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Aseem Shaikh

Leeds

Summary

Highly skilled and experienced GIS Analyst with over 6 years of expertise in spatial data analysis, mapping, and programming. Currently pursuing a Master's in Urban Data Science and Analytics from the University of Leeds, which complements my practical experience. Seeking a challenging position where my technical skills, analytical mindset, advanced education, and programming knowledge can be utilized to contribute significantly to the success of an organization.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Data Science and Digital Twin Specialist Intern

Slingshot Simulations
12.2023 - Current
  • Data Science and Digital Twin Specialist Intern: Developed Python scripts for modeling and forecasting within Visualization Services.
  • Integrated diverse chart types into Compass App dashboard, enhancing data representation and user engagement.

GIS Analyst

UXO India
02.2017 - 08.2023

Anatomy of Urban Density

  • Classifying satellite images of over 200 cities globally from 1990 to 2020 using ERDAS and Google Earth Engine.
  • Automated urban border creation using Python, focusing on expansion area estimation.
  • Conducted detailed digitization of city blocks, including various housing types.


Ethiopian Urban Expansion

  • Collaborated with research scholars for the Ethiopia Urban Expansion Initiative, focusing on 18 cities' growth from 2012-2022.


Urban Expansion Study for 100 Resilient Cities - The Rockefeller Foundation

  • Executed GIS-based studies for 30-year urban growth projections, analyzing road networks, terrain, and urbanization trends.


GIS-based Urban Encroachment Monitoring for Panvel M. Corp.

  • Developed a system for identifying encroachments using satellite imagery, aiding in the mobile app (Encroachment App-Panvel) process architecture.


Studying Road Infrastructure and Traffic in 20 Indian Cities (Collaboration with WRI)

  • Managed arterial road network data collection, refining indicators using Java Open Street Map.
  • Evaluated node-segment-block setup and city performance based on developed indicators.


Drone Mapping of Mumbai Zoo

  • Processed Drone imagery of Byculla Zoo using PIX4D software, producing orthomosaic maps, DEMs, and 3D models.

Intern

Maharashtra Remote Sensing Applications Centre
02.2016 - 07.2016
  • Contributed to state government projects like MahaBHUMI, Asset Mapping, Land Records, JalTukt Shivar.
  • Built Pune city road network for tourism, optimizing routes based on transportation modes and current fuel prices.

Education

Master of Science - Urban Data Science And Analytics

University of Leeds
Leeds, UK
09.2024

Master of Science - Geoinformatics

BVIEER
Pune
08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Physics

V.K.K.Menon College
Mumbai
05.2012

Skills

  • GIS
  • Remote Sensing
  • Python
  • Google Earth Engine
  • QGIS
  • Statistics
  • Urban Planning
  • Transport Planning
  • Data Analysis
  • Database Management

Certification

  • Foundations of Data Science: K-Means Clustering in Python by the University of London
  • The Complete SQL Bootcamp by Udemy
  • 100 Days of Code: Python Bootcamp by Udemy
  • Do-It-Yourself Geo Apps Esri

Accomplishments

Best student project award ISG Pune chapter (2016) SMART CITIES AND GEO-ICT INITIATIVE - GEOVISION 2016 by ISG

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Data Science and Digital Twin Specialist Intern

Slingshot Simulations
12.2023 - Current

GIS Analyst

UXO India
02.2017 - 08.2023

Intern

Maharashtra Remote Sensing Applications Centre
02.2016 - 07.2016

Master of Science - Urban Data Science And Analytics

University of Leeds

Master of Science - Geoinformatics

BVIEER

Bachelor of Science - Physics

V.K.K.Menon College
Aseem Shaikh