Arunima

Result and detail-oriented GIS and Geography recent graduate at the University of Toronto with hands-on experience field data collection, geospatial analytics, and visualization. Completed two summer internships at Ontario Public Service and applied GIS and data science tools for real-world projects. Currently employed as a Forest Analyst Intern at the Ontario Public Service and leveraging forestry data to automatically generate visualizations and dashboards.

I am willing to relocate to the job location.

Forest Analyst Intern - Ontario Public Service – Ministry of Natural Resources - Peterborough, ON

(2026-06)

• Migrating Python toolboxes from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro to improve GIS workflows.
• Updating existing GIS tools and developing, new custom tools using Python & ArcPy to improve functionality, streamline geoprocessing tasks, and enhance workflow efficiency.
• Developing Tableau dashboard templates that integrates Forest Resource Inventory (FRI) and other forestry datasets to automate data visualizations.

GIS Student Assistant - University of Toronto Mississauga Library - Mississauga, ON

(2025-09 - 2026-04)

• Designed & edited multiple user guides for ArcGIS Pro, RStudio, ERDAS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, PostgreSQL for students and staff in undergraduate courses.
• Facilitated GIS specialist on GIS, Tableau & Power BI workshops for various disciplines.
• Provided peer-to-peer support for GIS, data analytics and technical questions.

Data Analyst Assistant (SEO) - Ontario Public Service – Ministry of Education - Toronto, ON, Canada

(2025-05 - 2025-08)

Project on Non - Compliance Data Analysis:

• Analyzed 300+ compliance trends under the Child Care and Early Years Act, and IRR dashboard using Excel & Power BI; identified patterns by year, region, and program type.
• Built interactive dashboards in Power BI – wrote DAX queries to drive decision-making.
• Created real-time hotspot maps using ArcGIS Pro & ArcGIS Online that highlighted high non-compliance areas and presented to the Branch Director and Regional Managers.

Sustainability Program Assistant - Institute for Management & Innovation - Sustainability Hub, University of Toronto - Mississauga, ON

(2024-09 - 2025-04)

• Created impactful content to promote sustainability on digital platforms.
• Assisted in logistics to ensure efficient event operations and engagement.
• Designed visuals to enhance sustainability messaging across media.

Geographical Information Systems Technician (SEO) - Ontario Public Service – Ministry of Natural Resources - Peterborough, ON

(2024-05 - 2024-08)

Project on Geospatial Data Management: Aggregate Program:

• Collected and managed geospatial data using ESRI products and Trimble TerraFlex, including georeferencing 800+ aggregate site plans and developing extraction layers.
• Designed and enhanced digital platforms by building interactive dashboards and Story Maps and optimizing the ROD SharePoint site for accessibility and performance.
• Developed AODA-compliant form prototypes and integrated Land Information Ontario (LIO) maps to improve spatial analysis and data accuracy in land-related projects.

Marketing Coordinator - University of Toronto Student Union - Mississauga, ON

(2023-06 - 2024-04)

• Managed visual content and digital strategy for UTMSU events to boost engagement and visibility using Canva and Capcut.
• Accomplished creative, on-brand content across multiple platforms.
• Trained student leaders and drove strategic, high-impact campaigns.

Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) - Double Major in GeoSpatial Data Science (GIS) & Geography - University of Toronto (2021 - 2026)