Navpreet Kaur
Geospatial Associate
Delhi
Summary
Seeking a dynamic and challenging work environment that fosters learning, innovation, and creativity. Skilled in data collection, GIS mapping, and analysis, with experience in forestry, agriculture, and environmental management. Passionate about leveraging technical and research expertise to contribute positively to an organization’s success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
GEOSPATIAL ASSOCIATE
Tetra Tech
04.2024 - Current
- Working in Forest Plus 3.0 programme.
- Developed and maintained spatial databases and GIS systems for forest management, exploring potential applications in the forestry sector including agroforestry and ecosystem restoration.
- Designed and delivered training programs for frontline staff and GIS/IT personnel within State Forest Departments, covering data collection, GIS mapping, and analysis for Working Plans and the integration of advanced technological tools.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data collection progress, highlighting achievements, and identifying areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with Forest Divisions to implement and optimize the use of the VAN mobile app for data collection, providing training, resolving technical issues, and addressing user inquiries.
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL II
Indian Agricultural Research Institute
07.2019 - 04.2024
- Worked in the project ‘NICRA- National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture’ at Indian Agricultural Research Institute, PUSA, New Delhi
- Specialization in groundwater analysis and calculating crop water requirements using Cropwat software
- Experience in GIS-based work like spatial analysis, flood mapping, geo-referencing and digitization of data.
- Laboratory testing of physical and chemical properties of soil and water samples
- Knowledge of using statistical tools for analysis of compiled data like XLSTAT and SPSS
SENIOR DATA MANAGER
Forest Research Institute (Deemed to be) University
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Project name: ‘National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem-Task Force: Forest resources and Biodiversity’ at GIS Centre, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun.
- Report writing and data compilation.
- Recorded data from research to allow for accurate analysis.
Education
M. Sc. - Environment Management
Forest Research Institute (Deemed To Be) University
07.2016 - 06.2018
B.Sc. (Honours) - Zoology
Hans Raj College, University of Delhi
06.2013 - 05.2016
Skills
Good management skills
Leadership qualities
Ability to multitask
Strong work ethic
Research skills
Planning skills
Timeline
GEOSPATIAL ASSOCIATE
Tetra Tech
04.2024 - Current
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL II
Indian Agricultural Research Institute
07.2019 - 04.2024
SENIOR DATA MANAGER
Forest Research Institute (Deemed to be) University
05.2019 - 06.2019
M. Sc. - Environment Management
Forest Research Institute (Deemed To Be) University
07.2016 - 06.2018
B.Sc. (Honours) - Zoology
Hans Raj College, University of Delhi
06.2013 - 05.2016