Muhammad Niazi

GIS Expert and Field Surveyor with 11+ years' experience in environmental, social, and urban planning projects. Proven expertise in geographic mapping, data collection, and terrain analysis. Strong analytical and teamwork skills, contributing to project success. Proficient in GIS, remote sensing, and data management. I worked almost 9+ years as an GIS Analyst.

Work Experience 

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.

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.

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

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