Muhammad Niazi

Work Experience 

Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst                                Jul 2014 to Dec 2023 (9 years, 6 months)

Hagler Bailly Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan                                     

Key Responsibilities:

• GIS Data Management and Analysis
  • Integrated remote and on-site data to create unified geographic maps.
  • Developed GIS data collection protocols and database guidelines for efficient intelligence retrieval.
  • Conducted spatial analysis tasks such as watershed analysis, view-shed analysis, and terrain analysis.
  • Generated GIS datasets for habitat distribution mapping, hydrological modeling, and noise/air quality environmental modeling.
  • Created 3D and 2D visualizations to support planning and evaluation of regional connectivity.
  • Managed and developed detailed land cover and use datasets through digitization.
  • Performed QA/QC on geospatial datasets using ArcGIS.
  • Geo-referenced and digitized toposheets and cadastral maps.
• GIS Technical Support and Development
  • Provided technical recommendations and support documentation to improve GIS processes.
  • Developed requirements for GIS solution data application.
  • Created effective maps, charts, and images based on project-specific requirements.
  • Directed GIS inputs in project proposals, field surveys, presentations, and monthly reports.
  • Compiled GIS data from secondary sources.
  • Wrote technical reports on GIS activities.
  • Created and updated regional GIS spatial geo-databases.
  • Managed metadata of GIS datasets.
  • Created and maintained structures for efficient GIS geo-database storage and access.
• Field Operations and Surveys
  • Served as Field Operations Manager, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Directed and participated in field surveys for spatial data collection in various analytical and thematic areas.
  • Conducted socioeconomic village profile baseline surveys.
  • Collaborated on environmental and social impact assessments and resettlement action plans.
  • Directed tree count surveys and socioeconomic field surveys for hydropower projects.
  • Delivered GIS/GPS usage training to relevant staff.

GIS Senior Assistant                                                                            May 2013 to Jun 2014 (1 years, 2 months)

Hagler Bailly Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan                                               

Key Responsibilities:

• GIS Data Management and Analysis
  • Provided GIS inputs for projects and wildlife conservation initiatives.
  • Conducted georeferencing, digitization, and species habitat mapping.
  • Generated datasets for hydrological models.
  • Managed data collection, processing, management, and analysis for GIS maps and reports.
• GIS Applications
  • Applied GIS technology to monitor and manage national park boundaries.
  • Used GIS and cadastral techniques for forest boundary demarcation.
• Field Operations and Support
  • Participated in field surveys to support data collection.
  • Maintained IT and GIS equipment.
  • Generated proposed sampling maps for Ecological, Environmental, and Socioeconomical studies.

GIS Internee                                                                                                      Jan 2013 to Apr 2013 (4 months)

Hagler Bailly Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan                                                     

Key Responsibilities:

• GIS Data Management and Processing
  • Digitized land use distribution in ArcGIS and Google Earth.
  • Participated in land use/habitat distribution marking for the Neelum-Jhelum Hydro Power Project.
  • Conducted georeferencing using control points and image-to-image processes.
  • Created and maintained efficient GIS geo-database structures.

Additional Work Experience

Administrative Officer                                                                                                             Dec 2023 to date

Urban Medical Centre L.L.C. Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinic Management and Operations
• Coordinated clinic activities and operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with policies.
• Supervised administrative staff and delegated responsibilities to maximize performance.
• Organized and managed schedules and calendars for doctors, managers, assistants, and staff.
• Directed agendas, arrangements, appointments, and other administrative tasks for specialist doctors.
• Administrative and Financial Tasks
• Managed phone calls, correspondence (email, letters, packages), and budgeting procedures.
• Created and updated records and databases for personnel, financial, and patient data.
• Tracked stock levels of dental clinic and lab supplies products.
• Submitted timely reports and prepared presentations/proposals regarding patient flows.
• Technical and Equipment Management
• Ensured functionality of office equipment and requisitioned new equipment and supplies as needed.
• Managed the X-ray machine and recorded patient data using Ai-Dental-Server software.

Education         

1. Post Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Systems & Remote Sensing                    2011 – 2012
2. National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar, Pakistan                                         

• Project: Selection of Solid Waste Disposal Locations for Peshawar City, by using ArcMap and Google Earth
• CGPA: 3.20/4.0

1. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Geography                                                                                       2009 – 2011
2. Department of Earth Sciences, University of Sargodha, Pakistan 

• Project: Demographic Sampling and Reporting of Rural Villages around Sargodha
• Key courses: Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, and GIS (Geographic Information System)
• CGPA: 3.37/4.0

1. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)                                                                                                        2011 – 2012
2. Institute of Education & Research, University of Peshawar, Pakistan

• Project: Taught Geography to 6th and 8th grades with 60 Students for 6 months

1. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)                                                                                                                   2007 – 2009
2. University of Sargodha, Pakistan

• Key courses: Geography and Economics

Additional Training

Certificate in AutoCAD                                                                                                                  2017 – 2018

1. Super Tech Institute of Computer Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan

Certificate in Foundations of Information Technology (IT)                                                      2006

1. Abasein Computer & Commerce Institute, Board of Technical Education, Peshawar, Pakistan