Rohila Tabasum

Geospatial professional with over nine years of experience in spatial data management, GIS platforms, WebGIS and spatial analysis. Experienced in supervising GIS and remote-sensing staff, allocating workloads, reviewing technical outputs and managing external consultants. Technical expertise spans ArcGIS Enterprise, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, GeoServer and workflow automation using Python and SQL.

Experience includes national spatial database development, land-record information management and Australian hazard mapping. Currently undertaking a Master by Research in Geospatial Science at RMIT University.

GIS Contractor - The Resilience Canopy - Melbourne, Australia

(2025-09 - 2026-02)

• Integrated Queensland hazard datasets, including flood data, with population and exposure datasets for spatial risk assessment.
• Automated hazard mapping workflows using Python scripting in ArcGIS Pro.
• Produced and validated hazard, exposure and risk maps to support spatial decision-making.
• Conducted GIS-based spatial analysis and modelling to assess hazard exposure across Queensland.
• Automated heat hazard data preparation workflows in Google Colab using Python to integrate and process different data types.

Manager (Remote Sensing and GIS) - SUPARCO - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2018-11 - 2024-12)

• Supervised GIS and remote-sensing staff, allocated workloads, provided technical guidance and reviewed project outputs while remaining directly involved in delivery.
• Managed external consultants engaged in geospatial project activities.
• Designed and implemented GIS and remote-sensing workflows covering spatial analysis, data management, quality assurance and geospatial product development.
• Developed and maintained spatial databases and WebGIS applications for the agriculture sector.
• Developed SQL queries and complex PL/pgSQL functions for the Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite database, supporting data retrieval, updates, quality checks and spatial analysis.
• Developed geospatial web services using ArcGIS Server and GeoServer to support spatial data sharing and interoperability.
• Supported an inclusive team environment through fair workload allocation and assistance during busy periods; followed workplace safety procedures and reported hazards.

GIS Specialist - Greenage Services - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2018-01 - 2018-10)

• Conducted GIS-based watershed analysis for flood mapping to delineate catchments and identify drainage networks and flow paths.
• Automated the flood mapping workflow using ArcGIS ModelBuilder.
• Conducted GIS-based spatial analysis and modelling for disaster monitoring, hazard assessment, and spatial planning applications.

Research Associate - The Urban Unit - Lahore, Pakistan

(2017-03 - 2017-12)

• Integrated satellite imagery, cadastral maps, and land-record data for the development of a Land Record Management System.
• Digitised and georeferenced cadastral maps and developed GIS databases for land-administration and spatial information management.
• Validated spatial and cadastral information and produced maps, spatial datasets, and technical outputs to support land-management and planning applications.
• Developed ArcGIS ModelBuilder models to automate repetitive geoprocessing workflows.

GIS Analyst - Geotechnical Planning & Surveying Associates - Lahore, Pakistan

(2015-10 - 2017-02)

• Developed and maintained geodatabases, performed spatial-data QA/QC, and produced thematic maps and technical outputs.
• Integrated satellite imagery, GPS observations, and raster and vector datasets in different formats to support planning and decision-making.
• Prepared geospatial datasets, including road and irrigation networks, using high-resolution Google Earth imagery and Landsat satellite data.
• Developed ArcGIS ModelBuilder models to automate repetitive geoprocessing workflows.

Master by Research - Geospatial Science - RMIT University (2025)

Master of Philosophy - Geomatics - University of the Punjab (2015 - 2017)

Bachelor of Science - Space Science - University of the Punjab (2011 - 2015)