Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Professional memberships
Languages
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Uzma Ali

Glasgow

Summary

Organised and dependable sustainability professional. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals. Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

GIS analyst

Active Spatial Science Research Group (Freelance)
Remote, Glasgow City
10.2023 - Current
  • Calculated carbon emissions and sequestration potential for a decade for transport and energy sector by estimating floating population in Bangalore.
  • Managed carbon emissions inventory, mapping emission sources and trends for carbon reduction initiatives.
  • Effectively communicated complex GIS findings with teammates and non-technical stakeholders through tailored reports, presentation and digitised maps improving stakeholder understanding on the map to achieve Net zero.

GIS Analyst

Active Spatial Sciences Research Group
Remote
07.2023 - 10.2024
  • Compiled and managed data from satellite imagery, survey data (climate, biodiversity, infrastructure and population) and aerial photographs to produce maps and charts.
  • Created thematic maps to present, organise and categorise survey data.
  • Processed pre-collected survey data to produce detailed technical documentation for use in planning activities.
  • Performed surveying calculations to guarantee accuracy of data and formulate insights.
  • Contributed to a carbon emissions inventory, mapping emission sources and trends for carbon reduction initiatives, aligning with environmental consulting goals
  • Generated high-quality GIS reports by compiling large quantities of data.


Education

Level 3 in Domestic Retrofit Advice -

Generation UK & Ireland
United Kingdom
09.2023 - 12.2023

MSc in Environmental Management - Environmental studies

University of Stirling
Stirling
02.2021 - 01.2023

Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainability and Environment Management -

Indian Institute of Environment Management
08.2019 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science in Zoology -

University of Mumbai
Mumbai
06.2016 - 05.2019

Skills

  • Sustainability Focused- Strong technical and practical understanding of Ecosystem, Biodiversity and Environmental principles and best practices
  • Excellent Organisation and time management skills- Strong work ethic which allows me to complete multiple tasks at once with time management, completing most urgent tasks first in a methodical way
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills - Great manner with customers, able to provide an excellent high level of service and professionalism
  • Strong Team Collaboration- Excellent ability to work effectively within a team structure to meet business targets Able to encourage, empower and motivate my peers and colleagues
  • Data Analysis: Flood risk assessment, biodiversity, climate change and Environmental projects
  • Excellent Communication Skills- Able to use active listening skills to withdraw information and meet customer needs through offering a polite, understand and empathic approach to service
  • Technical Proficiency- Report writing, QGIS, Data Management, Data Analysis, Scripting, Visualization, Innovation, MS-office, R, Python, SPSS

Certification

  • The Scrum Basics | 06/01/23
  • Managing and reducing costs by shaping your demand | 05/01/23
  • Lean Six Sigma for a sustainable Future | 02/01/23

Professional memberships

  • Grad IEMA, working towards associate membership of IEMA | Since 06/01/23
  • Toastmaster Glasgow club- Practicing, developing public speaking and enhancing leadership skills.

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Proficient (C2)
Turkish
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Volunteered as an executive assistant at ‘Stirling University Sustainability and Environmental Enterprises' with sustainability and conservation workshops and events, showcasing a commitment beyond the workplace. Other Interests: Sustainable design, public speaking and community engagement, hiking.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

GIS analyst

Active Spatial Science Research Group (Freelance)
10.2023 - Current

Level 3 in Domestic Retrofit Advice -

Generation UK & Ireland
09.2023 - 12.2023

GIS Analyst

Active Spatial Sciences Research Group
07.2023 - 10.2024

MSc in Environmental Management - Environmental studies

University of Stirling
02.2021 - 01.2023

Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainability and Environment Management -

Indian Institute of Environment Management
08.2019 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science in Zoology -

University of Mumbai
06.2016 - 05.2019
Uzma Ali