Khalid Mubarak
GIS Specialist
Vienna,Virginia
Summary
Dedicated GIS Specialist and spatial analyst with 21 years of remarkable skills and expertise acquired through academics, work, and extra-curricular activities in USA, Oman, Qatar, Sudan, and UN Agencies (UNICEF, UNDP, and UNFPA).
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
GIS Engineer
Public Works Authority (PWA) 'Ashghal'- Qatar
09.2014 - Current
- Providing GIS services to the Drainage Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Department teams and stakeholders, assuring accurate and up-to-date Asset Information are available to users
- Involved in Asset Management by maintaining core and thematic data in GIS databases for mapping, analysis, and presentation
- Delivering expert assistance to planners, designer and network engineers to assure effective use of GIS and Spatial data tools and providing geo-spatial analysis and reports for better understanding of the O&M of drainage networks
- Carrying out GIS data manipulation and analysis and disseminating results as maps & reports
- Contributing to the improvement of the GIS/EAMS database quality by applying effective data geoprocessing and QC tools such as geometry network, topology, model builder, etc
- Coordinating, managing, and monitoring the inbox of GIS related service requests (SRs) and tasks through the Enterprise Asset Management Solution (EAMS) based on IBM's Maximo
- Participating in projects handing over processes by reviewing projects submittals and updating standardized, and georeferenced outdated AutoCAD data in ArcGIS
- Providing Orientation on GIS and preparing training material for new engineers.
GIS Information Management Officer
UNICEF - United Nations (UN)
06.2010 - 09.2014
- Responsible for promoting The Information Management System of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) program, by incorporating and managing spatial and non-spatial information through databases, GIS system, and website
- Data maintaining and timely updating different data formats (images, vector/raster databases, metadata and statistical data from different sources
- Frequent analysis of WASH information, activities, results, indicators, and bottlenecks, utilizing GIS tools, database, spreadsheets, and statistics in mapping
- Provided technical boost and support for incorporating WASH and other humanitarian core and thematic data in GIS database structure, and incorporating tools and techniques to facilitate better analysis, data exchange, presentation and disseminating geospatial and statistical data
- Assisted in preparation of policy guidelines for the establishment of local and regional spatial data infrastructures and their integration into national information infrastructures
- Responsible for ensuring timely monitoring implementation of WASH programme VS annual work plans
- Developed and utilized standardized tools, operational procedures and frameworks for tracking project implementation to be in line with agreed plans, results & schedule
- Participated in identifying barriers and bottleneck of spatial and non-spatial WASH data management, and in discussion for promoting opportunities for WASH programme improvement and implementation actions
- Participated in enhancing the effective use of geospatial information, software and technologies for the counterpart and partners' staff in states, and regional institutions
- Highly contributed in building capacity of UNICEF counterpart and partners' staff in terms of data management and Analysis, GIS and mapping by planning, organizing and servicing conferences, seminars and training workshops, in order to strengthen the sector information management and monitoring practices
- Contributed in development of the information and documentation banking system, include documentation of UNICEF programmes, activities and information carried out by governments, IGOs, NGOs, international organizations, related to programme.
GIS Trainer/Lecturer
Computer Man (Future) University - Khartoum, Sudan
08.2007 - 03.2010
- Taught GIS and Cartography at Future University Sudan for 3 semesters
- Supervised Future University students who include GIS mapping and analysis in their dissertations and graduate projects
- Designed and conducted training at Kordofan in cartography and GIS
- Trained students and GIS users from staff, and co-supervised students who include GIS mapping and analysis in their dissertations and graduate projects.
GIS Consultant
UNFPA - Khartoum, Sudan
08.2007 - 03.2010
- Worked as a GIS Consultant for 9 months in contract with UN Population Fund (UNFPA)
- Provided assistance to the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) on mapping the enumeration units of the 2008 Census of Sudan and supported and trained the CBS technicians in working with GIS software and ArcGIS tools
- Supervised and assisted when required GIS deliveries supporting operations including creation of services, maps and databases.
GIS Project Engineer
Infotech Enterprises America, Inc.USA
02.2006 - 08.2007
- Conducting the final quality check and assessment the project GIS Mapping products
- Applying quality control tools on the GIS geodatabases and images delivered to client delivered to client, Fredrick County
- Compiling planimetric and topographic data sets, processing ortho-photographs and calibrating LiDAR data
- Data conversion from AutoCAD, spreadsheets, shapefiles, etc, into Geodatabases, utilizing and customizing conversion tools
- Included conversion of DGN data to geodatabases datasets and feature classes
- Performed image geo-referencing, color enhancements and tiling tasks
- Preparing, checking and adapting GIS Data to Load into Geodatabases Mode
- Created metadata files for final datasets, geodatabases and other layers and files, and kept tracking records of the quality assurance statistics and work done in spreadsheets
- Regular GIS mapping, data manipulation and analysis activities using ArcGIS-Arc/Info 9.1 - 9.3 packages & extensions
- Developed complex geo-processing models and wrote programming codes and Python scripts for batch processing and automating the quality control processes, which was being applied on huge data sets.
GIS Technician
Public Works - City of Rochester, USA
03.2004 - 02.2006
- As one of the GIS team, providing routine GIS services and tasks to the Public Works (PW) Department
- GIS mapping in ArcGIS, GIS data manipulation and conversions, data analysis of sanitary, storm water, transportation, snow removal, bus line public works networks
- Maintenance and frequently update of public works and infrastructure GIS datasets and geodatabase based on field data collection and engineers reports
- Quality checking and controlling the datasets, error tracking and correction by applying validation rules and QC tools, including GIS geo-processing and spatial data manipulation tools and database queries
- Utilized MS Excel and Access to assess and analyze a one-year recorded alarm notification email messages, reported and generated by the Storm Water monitoring system
- Based on the analyses results new Critical Limits for triggering the Storm Water Alarm System are set
- Created thematic map books for the zonal information of PW department
- Map Atlases for drainage, watersheds, snow removal districts utilizing GIS Map Books Tool
- Developed a complex geoprocessing model in ArcGIS for automatic calculation of the developable areas in each transportation improvement district (TID), based on districts and criteria determined by PW engineers
- Coordinated and agreed upon with City of Rochester Public Works, I completed a voluntary assignment with the United Nations mission in Ivory Coast, Africa, working as a GIS Analyst to provide GIS services the UN Mission in building the GIS mapping services unit
- Task included: geo-referencing of images and various data formats, conversion to GIS, cartography and mapping, developing MS Access application for managing and tracking map production and mapping services
- Within my employment with City of Rochester, I took a 4 month unpaid leave during which I volunteered as UNV for UNDPA - Ivory Coast in a position of GIS Analyst
- I undertook many GIS services, including mapping, spatial analysis and data manipulation for the United Nations Operation mission in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI).
GIS Analysis Intern
Olmsted County, NRCS, Rochester MN, USA
05.2001 - 08.2003
- Analyzed groundwater quality data, particularly the distribution of nitrate and chloride, in part of Olmsted County aquifer using Microsoft Access, SPSS, MS Excel, ArcInfo, and ArcGIS components
- Applied Raster Overlapping Methods (GIS Spatial Analyst) and other geospatial, statistical and geo-statistical methods and tools in the analysis
- Compiled the lithological data of hundreds of water wells and other geological information along with contours to remap the subsurface bedrock geology, particularly the Decorah shale layer by sections, utilizing GIS
- Digitized and attributed the Natural Resource Conservation Services (NRCS) Soil Survey data
- Prepared reports, maps, statistical and analytical charts, and graphics.
Hydrologist
Ministry of Electricity & Water - Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
08.1992 - 05.2000
- I was the hydrogeologist of the water supply improvement and water well drilling project in the Dakhliya (Interior) Region, provided drinking water supply to tens of villages and settlements during seven years
- Monitored tracked implementation of project in term of implementation of annual plan, growth of water sources, supply networks, water production, increase of beneficiaries and consumption
- Improved the percentage of successful (productive) wells and the percentage of the quality of the produced drinking water in the region by more than 35%
- Created hydrogeological and water quality (chemical and bacteriological contamination) database & contributed in creating sets of tabulated data for the GIS system and mapping.
Geologist
National water Corporation, Khartoum, Sudan
05.1988 - 08.1992
- Involved in establishing the NWC hydrogeological database (previously called Data Bank) and performed data quality assessment, utilizing information management system, Apple computer based application at that time
- Supervised the hydrogeological part of the UNICEF Water Supply Project in Kordofan State
- Included site selection, drilling follow up, well design, pumping test, geophysical survey, water quality tests, and the overall monitoring of implementation and management
- Contributed in all phases of the data preparation, calibration and execution of the 3-D Numeric Groundwater Model in Gash Basin, eastern region of Sudan
- Worked as hydrogeologist in a five month contract with the UNDP water supply project in Darfur, Sudan.
Education
Master's Degree (M.Sc.) in Resource Analysis (GIS) - undefined
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Certificate in GIS - undefined
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Training on Groundwater Numerical Modeling - undefined
TNO - Netherlands and University of Khartoum
BS. (Honors Degree) in Geology - undefined
University of Khartoum
Skills
- Geographic plotting
- GIS Analysis
- Python Programming
- Data Entry
- Team building
- Multitasking Abilities
- Written Communication
- Time Management
- Digitizing skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Task Prioritization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Data Gathering
- Attention to Detail
- Continuous Improvement
- Analytical Skills
- Software expertise
- Map production
- Analytical Thinking
- Data Compilation
- Self-Motivated
- Planning and Coordination
- Google Workspace
- MS Office
Qualification And Skills
Spatial and non-spatial data manipulation and information management including collection, collation, analysis, reporting, and presentation to stakeholders., Extensive experience in using the full suite of ESRI (GIS) software products., Utilizing various tools including MS Excel, MS Access, and GIS Geoprocessing Tools in carrying complex Spatial and non-spatial data analysis and managing., Knowledge of ArcGIS development and great in working with Python, and utilizing model builder and scripting for automation of repetitive tasks., Spatial data conversion Integration between GIS data and CAD files and KML/KMZ data for visualization of information., Managing, mapping and analysis of utility networks and asset information., Carrying data conversion between GIS data types and CAD, KML/KMZ., Familiarity with the concept of Hydraulic Modeling and experienced in verification and coloration of Groundwater Numerical Modeling tools., Training and teaching skills and experience in training and coaching GIS users., Teamwork in complex environment, among variety of people and partners., Working independently and under stress, following procedures & meeting deadlines., Fluent in English and Arabic, 15 years of work experience in GCC countries.
Summary Of Qualification And Professional Experience
Data manipulation and information management including: collection, collation, analysis, reporting, and result presentation to stakeholders., Expertise in the full suite of ESRI (GIS) software products and fair AutoCAD., Usage GIS Software up to 10.6 and extensions, plus ArcGIS Server, Map Info., GIS and Spatial data Analysis., Remote Sensing and working with Orthophotos and Lidar., Familiarity with web based GIS mapping and ESRI ArcGIS Server., Experienced in ArcGIS development using Python, and utilizing model builder and scripting for automation of repetitive tasks., Professional experience in Drainage Data, utilities, & Public Works networks., Designing and managing geodatabases and GIS data files., Technical quality assurance and Checking of GIS data, geodatabase and shapefiles., Training instruction skills, providing orientation and coaching GIS users., Analytical skills and technical problem solving., Team work in complex environment, among variety of people and partners., Working independently and under stress, following procedures & meeting deadlines., Fluency in English and Arabic language, 15 years of work experience in Middle East.
Computer And Software Skills
ESRI ArcGIS, Visio, Trimble, Python, MS Access, Excel, VB, SQL, Oracle
Addresses
- 3017 Spice CT, Vienna, VA, 22181, USA
- Street 48, Building 15, Zone 56, Doha, Qatar
Accomplishments
Built a database for sewer house connections
Risk analysis for flood Hotspot
Managing and monitoring Service requests to keep KPI
Languages
Arabic
Advanced (C1)
English
Advanced (C1)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
GIS Engineer
Public Works Authority (PWA) 'Ashghal'- Qatar
09.2014 - Current
GIS Information Management Officer
UNICEF - United Nations (UN)
06.2010 - 09.2014
GIS Trainer/Lecturer
Computer Man (Future) University - Khartoum, Sudan
08.2007 - 03.2010
GIS Consultant
UNFPA - Khartoum, Sudan
08.2007 - 03.2010
GIS Project Engineer
Infotech Enterprises America, Inc.USA
02.2006 - 08.2007
GIS Technician
Public Works - City of Rochester, USA
03.2004 - 02.2006
GIS Analysis Intern
Olmsted County, NRCS, Rochester MN, USA
05.2001 - 08.2003
Hydrologist
Ministry of Electricity & Water - Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
08.1992 - 05.2000
Geologist
National water Corporation, Khartoum, Sudan
05.1988 - 08.1992
Master's Degree (M.Sc.) in Resource Analysis (GIS) - undefined
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Certificate in GIS - undefined
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Training on Groundwater Numerical Modeling - undefined
TNO - Netherlands and University of Khartoum
BS. (Honors Degree) in Geology - undefined
University of Khartoum
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