Walid Sabbah
Kenmore,USA
Summary
An experienced and highly qualified Principal Hydrogeologic Groundwater Modeler and/or Geospatial Data Analyst with an extensive background in groundwater flow, pollution transport modeling, and geospatial data sciences. Resourceful professional with excellent interpersonal skills to work as part of team to accomplish challenging objectives. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a senior-level hydrogeologist, groundwater modeler, or geospatial analyst position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Freelancer-Hydrogeology and Geospatial Modeling
Self-employed
07.2023 - Current
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and organization.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability under pressure.
- Expanded professional network through attending industry events and engaging in online communities.
Principal Hydrogeologist/Groundwater Modeler
Robinson-Noble Inc.
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Build, run, and calibrate groundwater flow and pollution transport models to simulate groundwater/surface water interactions and effects of climate change
- Build geodatabases using GIS and spatial data science
- Provide training services in GIS and groundwater modeling
- Write and submit research proposals in cooperation with potential clients
Hydrologist/Groundwater Modeler
USGS Oklahoma Water Science Center
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Performing water and hydrological research studies and publish results in articles and reports
- Write and submit research proposals to seek funding to perform water studies of hot topics
- Building groundwater flow models to simulate flow interaction between surface water and groundwater in various Oklahoma-Texas watersheds, streams and lakes
- Modifying existing models to fit current and future developments and embed more data to validate models using automatic and inverse calibrations
- Run try and error model calibration and switch to Parameter Estimation (PEST) when needed to enhance groundwater models using newly emerged automatic techniques of Pilot Point method with regularization to predict aquifer behavior under various assumed scenarios
Consultant for Hydrology and Geospatial Modeling
West Bank, Palestine
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Advise clients on hydrology and geospatial modeling, provide remediation solutions for polluted groundwater, and conduct environmental impact assessments
- Research and designate premium sites to recharge and withdraw groundwater, select landfill locations that will not impact the quality of groundwater or surface water.
Assistant Professor for GIS and Hydrological Modeling
Arab American University
09.2014 - 12.2018
- Served as the chairman of the GIS department (2014 – 2016) and performed duties of the position
- Prepared the GIS curriculum and the advisory study plan
- Established the GIS and Remote Sensing student laboratory
- Developed and guided diverse faculty and student research groups and integrated relationship between water resources and climate change and explained the effects on society and the world
- Encouraged students to devise solutions to these issues
- Taught GIS and hydrological modeling classes.
Hydrogeologist/Groundwater Modeler/GIS Analyst
Utah Geological Survey
02.2006 - 09.2014
- Evaluated regional surface water and ground-water flow budgets for watersheds and groundwater basins with hydrological and spatial GIS modeling
- Conducted design studies and evaluated pump and well testing of groundwater wells
- Examined aquifer characteristics and well hydraulics
- Utilized ArcGIS and similar geospatial modeling software to develop environmental assessment and perform water resources research
- Built ground-water flow models to simulate the flow and pollution from mining activities and landfills to surface water and groundwater aquifers
- Designed hydrological models to simulate pollutants caused by fertilizers, pesticides, septic tanks, and similar activities into ground and surface water
- Developed drinking water source protection plans to ensure safe drinking water.
GIS and Hydrological Modeling Consultant & Adjunct Professor
Earth Science Department, Utah Valley University
06.2004 - 12.2005
- Taught environmental geology, hydrology, and groundwater to college students
- Prepared and conducted hydrological modeling studies for research projects
- Designed drinking water source protection plans for groundwater wells.
Education
Ph.D. - Civil And Environmental Engineering
Brigham Young University
Provo, UTMaster of Science - Hydrogeology
University of Jordan
Amman, JordanBachelor of Science - Earth & Environmental Sciences
Yarmouk University
Irbid, JordanSkills
- Technical report writing
- Data Interpretation
- Remote sensing
- Groundwater modeling
- Proposal Development
- Data analyzation
- Statistical Analysis
- Hydrogeological investigations
- ArcGIS suite proficiency
- Raster Analysis
- Geospatial Data Integration
- Python Programming
- Geodatabase Management
- 3D GIS Modeling
- Advanced spatial analysis
- GIS Analysis
- Data Management
- Project Planning
- Project evaluation
- Project Management
- Document Management
- Technical Support
- Data Analysis
- Presentations
- Staff Management
- Stakeholder Communications
- Scope Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Work flow planning
- Contaminant transport analysis
Affiliations
- Member of the National Groundwater Association (NGWA)
- Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Member of the Geological Society of America (GSA)
Certification
Google Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certificate (In Progress)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
HybridRemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leave4-day work weekPaid time off401k matchTeam Building / Company RetreatsFlexible work hoursTimeline
Freelancer-Hydrogeology and Geospatial Modeling
Self-employed
07.2023 - Current
Principal Hydrogeologist/Groundwater Modeler
Robinson-Noble Inc.
07.2022 - 07.2023
Hydrologist/Groundwater Modeler
USGS Oklahoma Water Science Center
03.2021 - 07.2022
Consultant for Hydrology and Geospatial Modeling
West Bank, Palestine
01.2019 - 02.2021
Assistant Professor for GIS and Hydrological Modeling
Arab American University
09.2014 - 12.2018
Hydrogeologist/Groundwater Modeler/GIS Analyst
Utah Geological Survey
02.2006 - 09.2014
GIS and Hydrological Modeling Consultant & Adjunct Professor
Earth Science Department, Utah Valley University
06.2004 - 12.2005
Ph.D. - Civil And Environmental Engineering
Brigham Young University
Master of Science - Hydrogeology
University of Jordan
Bachelor of Science - Earth & Environmental Sciences
Yarmouk University
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