SHAIK MOHAMMAD IRFAN
Nandyal
Summary
Senior Geospatial Specialist with extensive experience at the Department of Survey and Land Records, achieving a 99.8% data accuracy rate. Proficient in QGIS and ArcGIS, with strong capabilities in geospatial data management and team leadership. Successfully led projects in land administration and utility mapping, delivering high-quality results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Geospatial Specialist
Department Survey and Land Records
Nandyal
02.2022 - Current
- Managed and optimized quality control (QC) workflows and topology correction for over 500,000 land parcels, achieving a data accuracy rate of 99.8%.
- Designed and oversaw workflows for integrating high-resolution Drone/UAV imagery, including photogrammetry outputs and precise boundary mapping.
- Maintained and synchronized critical Enterprise GIS databases (ArcGIS/PostgreSQL), ensuring data integrity for municipal and land administration clients.
- Provided expert consultation on Cadastral Mapping standards, ensuring all spatial data met strict state-specific digitization guidelines.
- Led and trained a team of 10 Junior Analysts in advanced QGIS functions, spatial analytics, and standardized mapping operations.
- Government of Andhra Pradesh | Nandyal, India
GIS Analyst - Land Administration & Utility Services
Department of Survey and Land Records
Nandyal
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Executed large-scale land records digitization and geo-referencing projects, successfully migrating legacy paper maps into digital GIS frameworks.
- Performed complex spatial analysis (buffer and overlay analysis) to support right-of-way (ROW) clearance and infrastructure planning.
- Managed the Raster-to-Vector conversion pipeline for utility assets and land parcel features derived from aerial and satellite photography.
- Authored detailed technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for geospatial data processing and quality assurance activities.
- Government of Andhra Pradesh, Nandyal, India
Junior GIS Executive
Department of Survey and Land Records
Nandyal
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Utilized AutoCAD and for initial mapping activities before transitioning to core GIS platforms like ArcGIS and QGIS.
- Supported senior staff in Georeferencing tasks and the creation of digital land boundary maps.
- Government of Andhra Pradesh, Nandyal, India
Education
B.E./B.Tech. - Civil Engineering
JNT University Anantapur
Nandyal06-2016
Skills
- QGIS and ArcGIS expertise
- Geospatial data management
- GeoDatabase design and development
- Cadastral GIS and land records
- Utility mapping and topology correction
- Quality assurance and control
- Drone imagery processing
- Raster-to-vector conversion
- Photogrammetry and remote sensing
- Standard operating procedure development
- Technical documentation creation
- Training materials development
- Analytical reporting and insights
- AutoCAD and Microstation proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite skills
- Surveying instrument operation
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Urdu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Telugu
Native
Native
Certification
Certified knowledge in QGIS, Autocad & MS Office
Timeline
Senior Geospatial Specialist
Department Survey and Land Records
02.2022 - Current
GIS Analyst - Land Administration & Utility Services
Department of Survey and Land Records
01.2021 - 01.2022
Junior GIS Executive
Department of Survey and Land Records
10.2019 - 12.2020
B.E./B.Tech. - Civil Engineering
JNT University Anantapur