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GeneralManager

Subha Chakraborty

Research Scholar
Kolkata,WB

Summary

  • The principal areas of my research interest are Socio-Ecological relationship assessment , Impact of climate change, coastal environmental changes, ecosystem services and management, and bio-geographical assessment of transitional landscapes.
  • Multi-tasking Consultant well-known for successfully taking projects from beginning stages to completion. Polished and professional offering proficiency in geospatial technology. Commended for consistently meeting new technical challenges and finding solutions to satisfy customer needs.

Overview

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Languages
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Certifications
13
13
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Consultant (GIS)

Karmick Solutions Pvt Ltd
Kolkata, West Bengal
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Contributed to success of client's organization by improving performance, motivation, job satisfaction, hiring practices, training programs and management systems.
  • Provided outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Cadastral maps rectification and filed point collection and verification

Guest Faculty

Department of Architecture and Regional Planning, IIEST, Shibpur
Howrah, West Bengal
07.2018 - 12.2018
  • Taking GIS and Remote Sensing practical classes of post graduate 1st semester Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) students

Project Officer

Architecture & Regional Planning, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur-721302
Kharagpur, West Bengal
06.2014 - 12.2016
  • Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
  • Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Produced image processing,Cadastral Map rectification-digitization-ROR update, LULC classification and inception reports each 3 month, updating customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
  • Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
  • Responded effectively to changes in project requirements, recalculating deliverables as needed.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Evaluated and solved technical problems affecting project deliverables.
  • Worked closely with organizations, individual businesses and government agencies to foster welcoming climate for business.
  • Gathered and organized supporting materials for meetings and project updates.
  • Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep team on track with project schedule.
  • Managed and motivated project teams to promote collaboration and keep members on-task and productive.
  • Investigated and corrected or escalated project problems.

GIS Instructor

Khagolam Institute of Geo-informatics
Kalyan, Maharashtra
08.2013 - 01.2014
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and effectively instruct and motivate students.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
  • Collaborated with administration to increase departmental budgets.
  • Initiated new learning methods, promoting total student comprehension while curbing learning time.
  • Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.
  • Educated students on Theoretical (Remote Sensing & GIS - GPS))and lab (Arc GIS - Auto CAD-Geomedia) training and GIS Application on Urban planning & Environment applying variety of instructional techniques, including hands-on curriculum.
  • Developed classroom guidelines and assignment rules to communicate expectations.
  • Monitored student progress through test administration and adapted learning plans to optimize progress.
  • Optimized learning plans, quantifying student progress through test administration.
  • Created and implemented written and oral assessments.
  • Reviewed class and student records to look for areas in need of improvement and implement plans of action.

Project Assistant

Dr.Sudeshna Mitra, Dept. of Civil Engineering Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Kharagpur, West Bengal
04.2012 - 05.2013
  • Land use / Land cover mapping, Transport planning using Arc GIS network analysis, Pollution Mapping using MODIS aerosol product, Technical support of B.Tech dissertation in Arc GIS network analysis, Image classification-Error management in Erdas Imagine, Database Creation & Management-Model creation-Thematic map preparation-Report preparation in Arc GIS.
  • Performed work according to project schedules and established quality standards.
  • Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion.

Project Assistant

Dr. Shubha Verma, Dept. of Civil Engineering Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Kharagpur, West Bengal
02.2012 - 03.2012
  • Main Activity & Responsibility Aerosol Optical Depth measurements and mapping using MODIS data, Biomass burning region detection-measurement-mapping using satellite data, report generation.
  • Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion.

Junior Research Fellow

Dr.S.K.Ghosh, Dept. of Civil Engineering Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
11.2011 - 01.2012
  • Main Activity & Responsibility Topology creation-modification-Land use & Land cover updating of Lands down Cantonment region, Field Verification, Report preparation.

Assistant Business Executive

Zymax Technologies
Kolkata, West Bengal
10.2011 - 11.2011
  • Main Activity & Responsibility Technical support-software demonstration of Arc GIS and Leica product, Tender – Project proposal preparation and customer dealing.
  • Developed in-depth knowledge of each client's business through research and regular on-site meetings.
  • Cultivated long-term relationships through focused effort on customer's unique needs and finding best solutions.
  • Participated in monthly training on latest technology trends and products in industry.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.

Project-In-Charge

MS Technologies
Kolkata, West Bengal
07.2011 - 09.2011
  • Name of the Employer MS Technologies Designation Project-In-Charge Main Activity & Responsibility Technical Support of Arc GIS-Map Info , Customer dealing- Proposal Preparation-Survey supervision.
  • Developed and initiated projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.
  • Developed implementation methodologies to rein in project costs while meeting key milestones.
  • Developed executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement.

Education

Ph.D. - Natural Resource Conservation And Management

IIEST, Shibpur
IIEST, Howrah, West Bengal
06.2017 - Current

Master of Science - Remote Sensing And GIS

Vidyasagar University
Midnapore, West Bengal
06.2007 - 08.2009

Bachelor of Science - Geography

University of Calcutta
Bangabasi College, Kolkata
05.2004 - 05.2007

Higher Secondary -

West Bengal Council For Higher Secondary Education
Kamalapur Kamala Vidyapith, Dumdum, Kolkata
05.2002 - 05.2004

Madhyamik -

West Bengal Board of Secondary Education
Rajarhat Shiksha Niketan, Rajarhat. Kolkata
04.2000 - 05.2002

Skills

    Project Management

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Accomplishments

    Professional Association (Reviewer)

  • Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier)
  • Ecological Indicators (Elsevier)
  • Award & Honors

  • Ashok Kumar Sarkar Memorial PG Research Award for the academic year 2020-21 received from Global Alumni Association of Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur (GAABESU).
  • Best Paper Presentation Award in Water, Energy, and Environmental Sustainability (WEES 2020), 2020, organized by National Institute of Technology, Durgapur in association with RMIT University, Australia, 13th January – 15th January 2020
  • Teaching

  • Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.

Publications

Journal (Full Paper):

  • Alam, N., Saha, S., Gupta, S. and Chakraborty, S ., 2021. Prediction modelling of riverine landscape dynamics in the context of sustainable management of floodplain: a Geospatial approach. Annals of GIS, pp.1-16.
  • Sahoo, S., Chakraborty, S ., Pham, Q.B., Sharifi, E., Sammen, S.S., Vojtek, M., Vojteková, J., Elkhrachy, I., Costache, R. and Linh, N.T.T., Recognition of district-wise groundwater stress zones using the GLDAS-2 catchment land surface model during lean season in the Indian state of West Bengal. Acta Geophysica, pp.1-24.
  • Majumdar, D., Chakraborty, S., Saha, S. and Datta, D., 2019. Geospatial analysis of the effects of tsunami on coral and mangrove ecosystems of Mayabunder in Andaman Islands, India. Brazilian Journal of Oceanography, 67.
  • Chakraborty, S., Sahoo, S., Majumdar, D., Saha, S., & Roy, S., 2019. Future Mangrove Suitability Assessment of Andaman to strengthen sustainable development. Journal of Cleaner Production, 234, 597-614.
  • Chakraborty S .,Majumdar D.,Sahoo S., ‘Comparative Analysis Of Different Supervised Classification Techniques Using Linear Regression Model', Zenith International Journal Of Multidisciplinary Research ,Vol.3 Issue 7; July 2013; ISSN 2231-5780, pp 317-327.

Book Chapter :

  • Chakraborty S ., Majumdar D., Datta D., Saha S., " T6-25: Long-Term Dynamics of Mangrove Forest in Andaman, India", Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Vol. 33, Applications of Geomatics in Civil Engineering, ISBN 978-981-13-7067-0)
  • Majumdar D., Datta D., Chakraborty S .,Saha S.,” A Geospatial Analysis of Anthropogenic and Seismological impacts on Coastal Ecosystem of Andaman during 2000-2017, Importance and Utilities of GIS, pp. 58-69, ISBN 978-81-939776-6-8.

Conference (Abstract Presented):

  • Presented a paper titled 'Investigating the Influence of Climate Change on Social-Ecological System along Mangrove-Coral Dominated Coastal Stretch of Andaman' in Water, Energy, and Environmental Sustainability (WEES 2020), 2020, organized by National Institute of Technology, Durgapur in association with RMIT University, Australia, 13th January – 15th January 2020.
  • Presented a paper titled 'Depletion Of Mangrove Ecosystem Due To Climate Change: A Case Study Of North Andaman, India ' in International Conferences on Climate Change Impacts, Vulnerabilities, and Adaptation: Emphasis on India and Neighborhood, 2019, organized by Centre for Oceans, Rivers, Atmosphere and Land Sciences (CORAL), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IITKGP), 26th February - 2nd March 2019.
  • Presented a paper titled 'Long Term Dynamics of Mangrove Forest in Andaman, India ' in An International Conference on Geomatics in Civil Engineering, 2018, organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR), 5-6 April 2018.
  • Presented a paper titled Monitoring mangrove forest dynamics of Andaman, India from 1988-2018' in 4th International Seminar “Population, Urbanization and Environment: Contemporary Issues and Challenges, 2018, organized by Department of Geography. University of GourBanga, 21-22 March 2018.
  • Presented a paper titled 'Trend And Impact Of Shoreline Change In Hooghly Estuary Using Remote Sensing And Gis Technique ' in International Conference On Environment And Ecology (ICEE 2015), 2015, organized by Foundation for Science & Environment, Kolkata In Association with Scientific & Environmental Research Institute, Kolkata, 2-4 March 2015.
  • Presented a paper titled 'Comparison between Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Different Supervised Classification Techniques using Linear Regression Model - A case study on Lothian Island, India ' in International Conclave on Innovations in Engineering & Management (ICIEM 2013),2013.

Conference Abstract (Associated Author)

  • 'Anthropogenic and Seismological impacts on Coastal Ecosystem of Andaman during 2000-2017' in 4th International Seminar “Population, Urbanization and Environment: Contemporary Issues and Challenges, 2018, organized by Department of Geography. University of GourBanga, 21-22 March 2018 as co-author with D. Majumdar.
  • 'Post Tsunami Resilience of Coral Reef- Neotechtonic Significance' in Developments in Geosciences in the Past Decade – Emerging Trends for the Future & Impact on Society & Annual General Meeting of the Geological Society of India, 2016, organized by Department of Geology and Geophysics, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IITKgp), 21-23 October 2016 as co-author with D. Majumdar.
  • 'Emergency Response Planning for Urban Area using GIS Based Network Analysis' in International Conference On Environment And Ecology (ICEE 2015), 2015, organized by Foundation for Science & Environment, Kolkata In Association with Scientific & Environmental Research Institute, Kolkata, 2-4 March 2015 as co-author with D. Majumdar.
  • 'A geospatial analysis for assessing the impact of environmental degradation on land cover change through satellite images-A case study of Lothian Island , Sundarban, India ' in International Exhibition and Conference on Water Technologies, Environmental Technologies, and Renewable Energy. 92nd OMICS Group Conference, 2013, organized by OMICS Group Conference, 13-14 February 2013 as co-author with S .,Sahoo and D. Majumdar.
  • 'Remote sensing and GIS based hydrological modeling using SWAT (Soil and Water Assessment Tool)' in International Exhibition and Conference on Water Technologies, Environmental Technologies, and Renewable Energy. 92nd OMICS Group Conference, 2013, organized by OMICS Group Conference, 13-14 February 2013 as co-author with S .,Sahoo and D. Majumdar.
  • 'Municipal solid waste management planning using remote sensing & GIS: A Case study of Kharagpur, West Bengal, India ' in International Exhibition and Conference on Water Technologies, Environmental Technologies, and Renewable Energy. 92nd OMICS Group Conference, 2013, organized by OMICS Group Conference, 13-14 February 2013 as co-author with K. Sur, S .,Sahoo and D. Majumdar.

Certification

• 2-Day Workshop on "Big data Analytics Using R Programming" , Organized by Institute Of Business Management, Jadavpur University in collaboration with Hands-On System, Kolkata during 20 th & 21st April 2018

Additional Information

  • Google Scholar Profile : https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=eZ7wd5wAAAAJ
  • Research Gate Profile : https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Subha_Chakrabort

Software

ArcGIS

Erdas Imagine

Envi

Microsoft Word - Excel - Powerpoint

RStudio

TerrSet

Timeline

Freelance Consultant (GIS)

Karmick Solutions Pvt Ltd
08.2020 - 03.2021

• Field School on "Environmental Change and Governance" organized by Environmental Change and Governance Group (ECGG) and School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED), University of Waterloo, Canada in collaboration with Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science and Happiness, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur and NIRMAN Odisha during 3rd - 10th August 2019.

08-2019

• Workshop on "Application of Quantitative Techniques in Spatial Planning", Organized by the Centre for Human Settlement Planning, Department of Architecture, Jadavpur University, Kolkata during 21st -28th December 2018

12-2018

• TEQIP short-term course on "Climate Change Risk on Sustainable Development in Rural India (Fact, Friction, and Policy)”, Organized by Rural Development Center Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur during 17th - 19 th July, 2018 at the IIT Kharagpur campus

07-2018

Guest Faculty

Department of Architecture and Regional Planning, IIEST, Shibpur
07.2018 - 12.2018

• 2-Day Workshop on "Big data Analytics Using R Programming" , Organized by Institute Of Business Management, Jadavpur University in collaboration with Hands-On System, Kolkata during 20 th & 21st April 2018

04-2018

Ph.D. - Natural Resource Conservation And Management

IIEST, Shibpur
06.2017 - Current

Project Officer

Architecture & Regional Planning, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur-721302
06.2014 - 12.2016

GIS Instructor

Khagolam Institute of Geo-informatics
08.2013 - 01.2014

Project Assistant

Dr.Sudeshna Mitra, Dept. of Civil Engineering Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
04.2012 - 05.2013

Project Assistant

Dr. Shubha Verma, Dept. of Civil Engineering Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
02.2012 - 03.2012

Junior Research Fellow

Dr.S.K.Ghosh, Dept. of Civil Engineering Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
11.2011 - 01.2012

Assistant Business Executive

Zymax Technologies
10.2011 - 11.2011

Project-In-Charge

MS Technologies
07.2011 - 09.2011

Master of Science - Remote Sensing And GIS

Vidyasagar University
06.2007 - 08.2009

Bachelor of Science - Geography

University of Calcutta
05.2004 - 05.2007

Higher Secondary -

West Bengal Council For Higher Secondary Education
05.2002 - 05.2004

Madhyamik -

West Bengal Board of Secondary Education
04.2000 - 05.2002
Subha ChakrabortyResearch Scholar