Vineet Lohani

Geospatial solutions expert with 20+ years of experience specializing in satellite imagery procurement, GIS, remote sensing, and software requirement specification (SRS). Led 200+ successful projects across Asia-Pacific, Africa, North America, Europe, and Australia. Expertise in Spatial Decision Support Systems (sDSS), remote sensing analysis, and Web-GIS applications for government and private sector projects. Adept at managing cross-functional teams and delivering strategic geospatial solutions.

✔ 200+ Successful Geospatial Projects – Led diverse geospatial projects for government, private sector, and research institutions across five continents.

✔ Pioneering Geospatial Decision Systems – Developed and deployed decision-support tools leveraging GIS, satellite imagery, and analytics for enhanced decision-making.

✔ Web-GIS Coal Mine Monitoring System – Designed and implemented a Web-GIS system for continuous monitoring of coal mines, helping regulatory bodies detect and prevent illegal activities.

✔ Rooftop Solar Potential Mapping – Developed a comprehensive Web-GIS portal for UPNEDA to assess rooftop solar energy potential across Uttar Pradesh, integrating high-resolution spatial data and DSM models.

✔ Telecom RF Planning & 3D Modeling – Created country-wide clutter classification and 3D city models for RF planning, optimizing telecom network infrastructure and expansion.

✔ High-Resolution Satellite Imagery Reselling/Procurement – Successfully managed the acquisition, processing, and orthorectification of 62,000+ sq. km of satellite imagery for various applications.

✔ Disaster Response & Risk Assessment – Led GIS-based risk assessment projects for landslides, floods, and earthquakes, supporting disaster response and preparedness planning.

✔ GIS & Mapping:   ArcGIS, QGIS, Global Mapper, MapInfo

✔ Remote Sensing:   ERDAS Imagine, ENVI, Google Earth Engine

✔ Web GIS: SRS   Documentation, OpenLayers, API

✔ Office &   Reporting: MS Office, Adobe Acrobat

· Rooftop   Solar Potential Mapping for UPNEDA (Uttar Pradesh): Developed a Web-GIS   portal for rooftop solar feasibility analysis across urban areas in Uttar   Pradesh. Integrated high-resolution satellite imagery and Digital Surface   Models (DSM) for accurate rooftop shading and solar suitability assessments.   The system allows stakeholders to evaluate solar power potential, financial   benefits, and feasibility, encouraging solar adoption.

· Web-GIS   Monitoring for Coal Mine Surveillance: Led a nationwide Web -GIS-based mining   surveillance system, integrating monthly multi-temporal satellite imagery to   detect illegal mining activities. The system provides automated alerts,   interactive visualization, and reporting tools for regulatory authorities,   ensuring transparency and compliance.

· High-Resolution   Satellite Imagery Reselling, Procurement & Processing (62,000+ sq. km) : Managed the   procurement, ortho-rectification, and mosaicking of 62,000+ sq. km of   high-resolution satellite imagery for government and private sector clients.   The imagery supported infrastructure development, environmental impact   assessments, and land-use planning.

· Agricultural   Crop Monitoring & Yield Estimation (Sudan & India) : Designed and   implemented remote sensing solutions for agricultural monitoring. In Sudan,   collaborated with PSU/government agencies to analyze crop types and health   status using multi-spectral imagery and NDVI-based analytics. In India, led   projects on acreage estimation, drought impact analysis, and crop insurance   assessments for farmers and policymakers.

· Forest   Cover & Wildfire Monitoring : Developed GIS-based   forest classification models, integrating optical and thermal satellite data   for wildfire risk assessment. Supported national and state forest departments   in updating forest cover maps, tracking deforestation trends, and formulating   conservation strategies.

· Telecom   RF Planning & 3D City Modeling : Conducted   countrywide clutter classification and 3D urban modeling for telecom RF   planning. Developed population distribution maps and height-based   classification using LiDAR and high-resolution satellite data to optimize   cellular network infrastructure and coverage planning.

· Infrastructure   & Smart City Mapping : Led GIS-based   infrastructure mapping for road, railway, and smart city projects. Created   Digital Terrain Models (DTM), land-use maps, and site suitability models for   urban planning and infrastructure expansion, including the development of a   Smart Village DPR for YEIDA.

· Flood   Vulnerability & Hazard Zonation : Performed flood   risk mapping and vulnerability assessments using historical flood data,   hydrological modeling, and remote sensing. Developed zonation maps   highlighting high-risk areas and supported disaster management authorities in   flood mitigation planning.

· Disaster   Management & Rapid Response Mapping : Developed GIS-based   rapid response mapping solutions for disaster events, including landslides,   floods, and earthquakes. Used pre- and post-disaster satellite imagery to   assess damage extent and plan relief efforts for government and humanitarian   agencies.

· Change   Detection & Environmental Monitoring : Conducted   multi-temporal satellite imagery analysis for environmental monitoring,   including river course changes, urban sprawl detection, and wetland   conservation. Used automated change detection algorithms to quantify shifts   over time and provide actionable insights for policymakers.