Ayda Shadkam

GIS and CAD professional with 9+ years of experience in spatial data management, map production, geodatabase maintenance, CAD-to-GIS conversion, and geospatial analysis. Advanced user of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, AutoCAD Map 3D, Python, and SQL, with a strong record of improving data quality, automating workflows, and delivering accurate mapping products. Experienced in environmental and land management projects, coordinate systems and transformations, aerial imagery, survey data, and independent remote work.

GIS Analyst and CAD Mapping Technician - Arbor Memorial Inc.

(2022-09)

• Create and maintain site plans, master plans, inventory maps, as-constructed records, and GIS datasets that accurately reflect real-world assets and site conditions.
• Convert CAD drawings to GIS and integrate aerial imagery, topographic surveys, and GPS/GNSS field data into reliable spatial records.
• Review and validate mapped assets, repair geometry, resolve location and attribute inconsistencies, and maintain accurate geodatabases.
• Use Python and SQL to automate data cleaning, validation, conversion, analysis, and reporting, reducing repetitive manual work.
• Produce spatial and raster analyses, acreage calculations, maps, and data outputs in ArcGIS Pro for project and operational teams.
• Collaborate with designers, project managers, surveyors, GIS specialists, and field teams to investigate and resolve urgent spatial-data issues.

EPIC Support Staff - University Health Network and Scarborough Health Network

(2021-09 - 2022-09)

• Provided hands-on technical support, troubleshooting, workflow guidance, training, and issue escalation during enterprise system implementations and Go-Live.

Data Analyst - Crux International Canada

(2021-05 - 2022-04)

• Queried and transformed client data with SQL, built Power BI reports using DAX, and presented profitability, cost-driver, and KPI findings to senior management.

Mapping and Records Associate - PVS Contractors Inc.

(2019-04 - 2019-11)

• Maintained mapping and records packages and GIS databases supporting utility mapping and damage-prevention operations; resolved spatial-data and locate-request issues.

GIS Specialist - Nature Conservancy of Canada

(2017-06 - 2018-06)

• Produced thematic and operational maps and performed spatial analysis, property research, and reporting for conservation and land-management projects.
• Developed Python, ModelBuilder, Oracle SQL, and FME workflows to automate GIS tasks and support database management.
• Integrated GPS, CAD, orthophotography, and other geospatial data in ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, and QGIS while maintaining accurate and accessible datasets.
• Evaluated and mapped properties under conservation plans and maintained ArcGIS Online datasets and an orthophotography catalogue for internal teams.

Assistant GIS Plan Technician - City of Laval

(2016-06 - 2017-06)

• Digitized, georeferenced, and interpreted architectural and multi-dwelling plans and maintained residential, floodplain, zoning, and related GIS data.
• Compiled and validated spatial records and produced clear cartographic outputs according to municipal mapping standards.

GIS Analyst, Cartographer and Urban Planner

(2003 - 2008)

• Prepared cartographic and planning products and supported spatial-data compilation, analysis, and urban design activities.
• Created technical drawings and maps in support of planning, design, and land-development assignments.

DESS - Geographic Information Systems - Université du Québec à Montréal (2016 - 2016)

Bachelor - Geography and Urban Planning - Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran (2003 - 2003)

Diploma - Drawing and AutoCAD - Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Iran (2007 - 2007)

Diploma - Building Design - Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Iran (2007 - 2007)