Keshar Banpela
Summary
Experienced GIS Analyst with over 4 years of operational experience using the Esri ArcGIS applications (Desktop, Pro, Online, and Enterprise). Expert in software testing, developing test automation using Python and SQL, and applying a fundamental understanding of web services (REST) for system integration. Proven ability to lead cross-functional efforts by effectively gathering user requirements, defining technical specifications, and producing clear documentation. Dedicated to enhancing product reliability, availability, and quality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
GIS Analyst
Medina Electric operative & ASK IT Solutions
10.2023 - Current
- Operational Reliability & Enterprise Stack: Managed and maintained production GIS databases leveraging the ArcGIS Enterprise backend, ensuring high availability and data integrity for utility operations.
- Software Testing & Quality Assurance: Implemented rigorous QA/QC procedures and data conflict resolution strategies, acting as the final quality gate to ensure technical reliability and data consistency.
- Automation & Scripting: Developed complex Python scripts and SQL queries to automate data transformations and streamline operational processes, directly supporting the foundation for test automation.
- User Support & Mobile Deployment: Acted as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, resolving technical complaints and defining system needs. Deployed and supported mobile applications (Survey123, Field Maps).
GIS & Data Analyst
City of Tempe, Arizona
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Documented rigorous GIS workflows and QA/QC procedures (editing features) to ensure high data consistency and quality, applying deep domain knowledge in geospatial analysis.
GIS Supervisor
State Government of Madhya Pradesh, India
04.2018 - 03.2022
- Cross-Team Leadership: Supervised complex mapping projects, including land surveying using Drone technology. Led cross-team efforts in data creation and defined clear documentation for all GIS workflows.
- Web Deployment: Utilized ArcGIS Experience Builder and ArcGIS Online to create and revise web application production and Web Maps, coordinating with technicians for publishing property parcel details.
Education
Master's - GIS & Cartography
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ07.2023
Master of Science - Geology
DAVV University
Indore, India05.2014
Bachelor’s - Computer Science
DAVV University
Indore, India06.2012
Skills
GIS Platforms & Tools: ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal, Server, Datastore), ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap), ArcGIS Online, Survey123, Field Maps, ArcGIS Experience Builder, ESRI Model Builder
Programming & Data: Python (Scripting, Automation), SQL, Enterprise-level Databases, Geospatial Queries, Web Services (REST), HTML, CSS, C, C
Reliability & QA: Software Testing, QA/QC Procedures, Conflict Resolution, Linear Referencing, Data Consistency Monitoring, Geodatabase Editing, Cartography
Timeline
GIS Analyst
Medina Electric operative & ASK IT Solutions
10.2023 - Current
GIS & Data Analyst
City of Tempe, Arizona
06.2023 - 08.2023
GIS Supervisor
State Government of Madhya Pradesh, India
04.2018 - 03.2022
Master of Science - Geology
DAVV University
Bachelor’s - Computer Science
DAVV University
Master's - GIS & Cartography
Arizona State University