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BAADAL DHINGRA

San Jose,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician with 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting high-visibility mapping and location-based platforms such as Apple Maps. Proven ability to analyze, validate, and edit spatial datasets to enhance accuracy, usability, and user experience. Strong background in spatial data management, map design, and geospatial analytics across commercial and research applications, including mapping lunar terrain at NASA and urban transit optimization at Genentech. Certified in ESRI Cartography and GeoApps.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

GIS Technician

Apple Via RMSI
05.2021 - 04.2025
  • Analyzed, validated, and enhanced data content on Apple Maps using data inspection, data editing, workflow, tools, and testing
  • Improved user experience and accuracy of Apple Maps by editing over 500 map features per week
  • Documented and reported data issues and quality metrics using Excel and PowerPoint
  • Performed geospatial analyses using advanced techniques such as network analysis and proximity analysis, supporting informed decision-making for clients.
  • Reduced errors in GIS datasets by proactively identifying discrepancies during data collection and analysis stages.
  • Used Geographic Information Systems technology and equipment to produce detailed maps.

GIS Intern

NASA (The National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Provided imagery of real-color of the surface of the Moon, elevations that can be interpreted as 3-dimensional terrain, and place names to label noteworthy Lunar features using World Wind and ArcGIS
  • Listed all available lunar topographic models such as Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) and Digital Terrain Models (DTMs) from various sources
  • Worked with Web Applications, Web Services, Web Service Description Language (WSDL), QGIS, and GIS Web Services

GIS Intern

Genentech
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Created maps using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for transportation usage analysis and recommendations
  • Analyzed employee ridership (gRide) for Bay-Area commuters to optimize Genentech employee transportation
  • Surveyed the local retailers in San Jose for tobacco sales near public schools

Education

B.A. Geography -

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
01.2021

Skills

  • GIS software proficiency -Apple GIS Platform, QGIS, GIS Web Services, World Wind (an Open Source Virtual Globe API, of NASA) ArcMap, ArcGlobe, ArcGIS Pro, Web Service Description Language (WSDL), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
  • GIS analysis
  • Geo-Referencing
  • Coordinate systems
  • Vector analysis
  • Spatial data management
  • Geographic plotting
  • GIS workflow
  • GIS troubleshooting
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Completed ESRI Certification Course on Cartography – 6 weeks – April 10, 2019 until May 20, 2019
  • Completed ESRI Certification Course on GeoApps – 4 weeks – July 29, 2020 until August 26, 2020
  • Completed Coursera Introduction to GIS Mapping – 6 weeks – June 2022

Timeline

GIS Technician

Apple Via RMSI
05.2021 - 04.2025

GIS Intern

NASA (The National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
08.2019 - 12.2019

GIS Intern

Genentech
05.2019 - 08.2019

B.A. Geography -

San Jose State University

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