Babu Rethinam

I am a GIS/CAD professional with over 18 years of experience in project leadership, spatial data management, and mapping services. Proven ability to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines and manage teams efficiently. Adept at process improvement, ISO documentation, and quality control.

Expertise in ESRI and Intergraph GIS/CAD software suites. Skilled in AutoCAD Map, Bentley MicroStation, and ArcGIS 10.8. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experienced in managing large-scale topographic and utility mapping projects.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

GIS Specialist - Utilities Survey Co. - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(2022-04)

• Leading GIS operations for Green Riyadh and Neom (Sharma Valley) projects.
• Supervising GPS and GPR surveys for underground utilities (Water, Sanitary, Telecom, Storm water, and Electrical).
• Ensuring data accuracy by comparing GPS-acquired and topographic datasets.
• Using AutoCAD Civil 3D 2022 and ArcMap 10.8 for mapping and analysis.

Project Lead - Magnasoft Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. - Bangalore

(2009-11 - 2022-03)

• Directed multiple GIS and CAD-based mapping projects for international clients (USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa).
• Managed team performance, ensured quality deliverables, and maintained project documentation for ISO audits.

Senior GIS Engineer - GIS Spatial Services Pvt. Ltd. - Bangalore

(2008-07 - 2009-10)

• Led spatial data conversion and mapping for large-scale GIS projects.
• Supported aeronautical data migration and aviation chart creation.

Production In-charge - Empower Consultancy - Chennai

(2007-05 - 2008-06)

• Oversaw data production workflows and ensured quality output in GIS/CAD mapping.

M.Sc. - Sit for DM - Govt. Arts College, Kumbakonam (Autonomous) (2007)

B.Sc. - Geography - Govt. Arts College, Kumbakonam (Autonomous) (2004)