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Sharad Chand Joshi

Sharad Chand Joshi

North Delhi, Delhi, India

Summary

Geospatial Technology Expert with nearly 13 years of experience in GIS, remote sensing, and spatial data analysis. Skilled in leading geospatial projects, ensuring data accuracy, and training teams. Proficient in ArcGIS technologies and 3D mapping techniques. Holds an M.Sc. in Remote Sensing & GIS and a B.A. (Honors) in Geography. Recognized for contributions in digitizing village maps and synchronizing large-scale surveillance data with GIS databases.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

GIS Expert

Punjab Municipal Infrastructure Development Co.
09.2024 - Current

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the GIS cell at the MC and collaborate with the City’s Urban Planner and IT cell
  • Supervise GIS based firm contracts of the MC
  • Develop RFP/TORs for any new procurements required, including preparation of initial scope of work and cost estimates for GIS development activities.
  • Conducting use-case analysis to establish GIS application requirements and geospatial data model requirements.
  • Identifying through research and defining appropriate innovative and disruptive applications of the system and associated GISproducts for improving municipal egovernance. Present these ideas to the Commissioner/Joint Commissioner and lead the implementation of the selected solutions in the MC.
  • Support Commissioner/Joint Commissioner with GIS based data for decision making. Make presentations to share GIS based inputs, findings and solutions to enhance operational efficiency of the MC.
  • Planning and designing the analytic procedures and methodologies for performing the applications.
  • Working on map and its related information dissemination, Validation of Surveys along with the Property Tax Wing, Building Wing, Trade License Wing, Engineering and O&M Wing etc.
  • Capacity Building for ULB staff to increase adoption of GIS data for day-to-day operations, functions
  • Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications as specified by PMIDC time to time.
  • Updating data into the state level GIS system and ensuring that the GIS database is up to date
  • GIS Data Management, image processing, 3D Mapping and supervise the use, care and operation of GIS equipment (Like GPS, DGPS, Drones etc.)
  • Periodic (quarterly/half yearly/annually) monitoring and progress reports to the PMSIP Project Management Unit and Project Implementation Unit and any other relevant authorities, as required.
  • Managing other tasks and upcoming projects assigned from time to time by PMIDC and MC.

GIS Analyst

Airport Authority of India, AAI
07.2024 - 09.2024

Responsibilities:


  • Collect and compile geographic data from a variety of sources including satellite imagery, GPS, and field surveys.
  • Manage and maintain GIS databases, ensuring data quality and integrity.
  • Analyze spatial data using GIS software to identify trends, patterns, and relationships.
  • Create maps, charts, and reports to visualize data and present findings to stakeholders.
  • Provide support and training to users on GIS applications and tools.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand spatial analysis needs and provide solutions.
  • Stay updated with advancements in GIS technology and methodologies.

Sr. Consultant (Map)

OFFICE OF REGISTRAR GENREAL OF INDIA(through Alankit Ltd.)
02.2021 - 03.2024

Govt. of India

• Geodatabase Development;

• Team Lead (Quality Assurance/ Quality Check);

• Map Publication (Web Map Publication);

• Digital Surveying (GPS, DGPS);

• Layout Map Creation;

• Transport Layer Development;

• Boundary Recreation;

• Prepare regular reports on bid process management activities (SOP);

• Maintain comprehensive records of all bid-related activities;

• Regularly review and update the bid process management SOP;

• Developed a customized QuickCapture App (ESRI tool) involving a team for Mobile mapping;

• ArcGIS Pro Learning Plan;

• ArcGIS for Microsoft Office.

Sr. Associate (Map)

HEXAGON GEOSYSTEM PVT. LTD.
02.2015 - 02.2021

Responsibility


• Led the capture of various features including buildings, land use

• GIS based solutions/Remote Sensing data analysis / Crop Yield Modelling/ Drought Assessment.

classifications, linear, area, and point features using photogrammetry- based techniques.

• Conducted quality checks utilizing 3D glass, DATEM Software, and ArcGIS 10.2, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

• Collaborated with teams using ArcCatalog and Arc Toolbox for project planning and execution.

• Served as Quality Manager for the Path Network Capture project in urban areas, employing ArcGIS 10.2 and ArcCatalog for planning and Arc Toolbox for execution.

• Oversaw quality management for the Path Network Capture project in rural areas, utilizing ArcGIS 10.2, ArcCatalog for planning, and Arc

Toolbox for implementation.

• Utilized MicroStation with TSCAN for filtering and classification of point clouds, delivering LAS 1.2 formatted point clouds with comprehensive point statistics and QC documentation.

Research Assistant - GIS

SOMAARTH UNIT OF INCLEN TRUST INTERNATIONAL
10.2013 - 01.2015

• Making and Updating of Village base map using Field map (Primary data) and Satellite imagery (LandSat, Liss-4 & Google Earth)

• Large database handling of 51 villages

• Regular field visit to 51 Villages of Palwal District

• Support Supervision & Managing the field workers and their work in making of field drawing

• To monitor and supervise field workers in the collection of field datasets

• Numbering and Renumbering of Village dataset using the left-hand rule

• Data Synchronization with census team:

a) Providing maps to Surveillance team

b) Linking 55,000 forms of 51 villages with each parcel in Map

• Sending of all the forms for data entry and then joining of database with the map

• Giving Presentation on GIS and ongoing work in front of office guests

• Report Documentation and Work Planning for Field workers

• Capacity Building and Community Liaisoning

• Retail Shop data collection and Analysis for BTS

• Research on Road Network Analysis and Changing Health System in Palwal


Senior Associate-GIS

INNODATA PV T. LTD.
07.2011 - 09.2013

• Georeferecnce a map and images

• Geo-tagging an area of interest using python script(pre-build)

• Generate an XML file of a Geo-tagged area which are include the country name oil fieldgas field and basin name.

• In this it’s also calculates the bonding coordinate of map

• Writing a python scripts as per our client required

• A highly motivated, energetic individuals and a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education

M.Sc. - Remote Sensing & GIS

Centre of Excellence for NRDMS, SSJ University
Almora, Uttarakhand
07-2011

B. A. (Honors) - Geography

Kirorimal College, University of Delhi
New Delhi
07-2009

Skills

  • Develop RFP/TORs
  • Planning and Designing
  • GIS products for improving municipal egovernance
  • Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications
  • GIS Data Management, image processing, 3D Mapping and supervise the use, care and operation of GIS equipment (Like GPS, DGPS, Drones etc)
  • Updating data into the state level GIS system
  • Capacity Building for ULB staff to increase adoption of GIS data
  • Periodic (quarterly/half yearly/annually) monitoring and progress reports to the PMSIP Project Management Unit and Project Implementation Unit and any other relevant authorities, as required
  • Managing other tasks and upcoming projects assigned from time to time by PMIDC and MC
  • Arc Suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprises)
  • Digital Surveying (GPS, DGPS)

Affiliations

Dissertation:- Management of Agriculture for Sustainable Livelihood in Helang Village of Karmanasha Watershed on GIS Platform using RS & GPS Technology, Joshimath block, Chamoli dist. Uttrakhand

Certification

212 Degree Award for Demonstrating Continued Commitment and valuable contribution from Pierre de Rancourt, Managing Director (COWI India (p) Ltd.) COWI India (p) Ltd.

Languages

English (Intermediate)
Advanced (C1)
Hindi (Native)
Advanced (C1)

Software

Arc GIS Desktop
Arc Suite (Arc GIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Arc GIS Enterprises)
Erdas Imagine
QGIS Desktop
PostgreSQL
Google Earth Engine
Total Starion

Interests

  • Cooking
  • Travelling
  • Reading

Timeline

GIS Expert

Punjab Municipal Infrastructure Development Co.
09.2024 - Current

GIS Analyst

Airport Authority of India, AAI
07.2024 - 09.2024

Sr. Consultant (Map)

OFFICE OF REGISTRAR GENREAL OF INDIA(through Alankit Ltd.)
02.2021 - 03.2024

Sr. Associate (Map)

HEXAGON GEOSYSTEM PVT. LTD.
02.2015 - 02.2021

Research Assistant - GIS

SOMAARTH UNIT OF INCLEN TRUST INTERNATIONAL
10.2013 - 01.2015

Senior Associate-GIS

INNODATA PV T. LTD.
07.2011 - 09.2013

212 Degree Award for Demonstrating Continued Commitment and valuable contribution from Pierre de Rancourt, Managing Director (COWI India (p) Ltd.) COWI India (p) Ltd.

M.Sc. - Remote Sensing & GIS

Centre of Excellence for NRDMS, SSJ University

B. A. (Honors) - Geography

Kirorimal College, University of Delhi
Sharad Chand Joshi