Venkata Dinakar Nimmala
Allen,United States
Summary
Dependable, rational, and innovative GIS Data Engineer/Data Visualization Engineer with over 15years of experience in water resources engineering, geospatial analysis, big data, spatial data management, project leadership, system design, and data visualization. Recognized for systematic leadership, effective communication, and a target-oriented approach in managing GIS projects, process development, and team management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained comprehensive product roadmaps for USDA data products, aligning product strategy with organizational goals and stakeholder needs
- Conducted in-depth research on market requirements, using feedback to refine product features and verify alignment with user needs
- Collaborated closely with Scrum teams to strategize app and data product development, focusing on agile execution and timeline management
- Oversaw product development from ideation to launch, ensuring high standards of usability, scalability, and customer value
- Monitored product performance metrics and user feedback to drive iterative improvements and enhance product offerings in response to market trends.
GIS Data Engineer
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Managed and optimized geospatial data workflows with QGIS and Python, improving processing speed by 30% and enhancing data accuracy
- Performed spatial analysis to support strategic project planning, streamlining resource allocation and reducing project timelines by 20%
- Developed Python-based automation tools, reducing manual workload by 40% and increasing efficiency across projects
- Designed interactive visualizations in Power BI to communicate spatial insights clearly, improving data comprehension for non-GIS stakeholders.
Senior Civil Engineer/Data Visualization Lead
Dewberry
10.2016 - 12.2021
- Developed and deployed BI applications using Tableau and Power BI to visualize complex geospatial data, enhancing user-friendly decision-making
- Led development, testing, and implementation of geospatial analytics frameworks, increasing data accessibility and operational efficiency
- Created detailed schedules and project scopes for GIS projects, optimizing workflow efficiency for teams of 10+
- Designed automated GIS workflows, reducing processing time by 30% and improving accuracy in spatial data handling
- Enhanced spatial database infrastructure, reducing querying time by 20%
- Collaborated with Web Portal developers to integrate geospatial data into user applications, improving GIS data accessibility
- Conducted ad hoc analyses and developed dynamic dashboards in Power BI, enabling non-GIS stakeholders to visualize and interpret spatial data
- Coordinated work distribution among team members, ensuring balanced workloads and consistent high-quality deliverables
- Directed the rapid development of GIS applications for emergency response, supporting real-time data access for field teams during critical events.
Engineering and Data Analytics Manager
Dewberry
10.2014 - 09.2016
- Provided strategic support for engineering projects, aiding project managers with risk assessment and workflow optimization
- Guided team members on prioritizing tasks based on complexity and risk, enhancing productivity and resource management
- Recruited and developed a high-performing team, conducting appraisals to align team skills with project needs
- Led rapid GIS deployment for emergency events, providing real-time data access and analysis for field responses
- Advised on best practices for data access and use, improving data integrity and application performance
- Offered technical expertise for hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS, delivering assessments for resource management
- Contributed to successful project bids through proposal preparation, aligning budget forecasts with project requirements.
Project Engineer
Dewberry
06.2006 - 09.2014
- Managed hydrologic and hydraulic evaluations as Task Manager, overseeing floodplain delineation and optimizing project budgets by 15%
- Conducted river system investigations, providing assessments that informed resource planning decisions in client meetings
- Collaborated with software developers to automate cyclical tasks, reducing processing time by 25%, and trained junior engineers in standardized reporting
- Managed and verified hydrologic model modifications, ensuring accurate data outputs and improving reliability for future projects
- Led hydrological studies, consistently meeting timelines and budget constraints to enhance team reliability
- Authored and reviewed technical reports, offering insights that informed critical project decisions and resource allocations.
Education
Postgraduate Degree - AI & ML Business Applications
The University of Texas at Austin
01.2022
Master’s in Civil and Environmental Engineering - undefined
University of North Carolina (UNC Charlotte)
01.2006
Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering - undefined
Osmania University
01.2002
Skills
- Technical Expertise: 15 years in project engineering/data engineering with 5 years in geospatial data wrangling and GIS
- Tools & Software: QGIS, ESRI ArcGIS, Tableau, Power BI, Python (Pandas, Dask, Numpy, Scikit-Learn, Datashader)
- Additional Skills: Spatial data processing, database management, GIS application development, project management, and team leadership
Timeline
Product Manager
10.2023 - Current
GIS Data Engineer
12.2021 - 10.2023
Senior Civil Engineer/Data Visualization Lead
Dewberry
10.2016 - 12.2021
Engineering and Data Analytics Manager
Dewberry
10.2014 - 09.2016
Project Engineer
Dewberry
06.2006 - 09.2014
Master’s in Civil and Environmental Engineering - undefined
University of North Carolina (UNC Charlotte)
Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering - undefined
Osmania University
Postgraduate Degree - AI & ML Business Applications
The University of Texas at Austin
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