Adil Nawaz

Geospatial Data Engineer with hands on experience in GIS, remote sensing, and spatial databases using PostgreSQL (PostGIS), GeoServer, QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Enterprise. Experienced in satellite imagery processing, spatial analysis, and building reliable geospatial data workflows. Comfortable working with modern tools like Docker, AWS Clouds to automate processes and deliver practical, scalable solutions.

Geospatial Data Engineer - Cognizant Technology- Google Maps (Vendor) - Krakow, Poland

(2021-08)

• Act as POC for Google Maps Triage operations, managing ingestion, validation, escalation, and resolution of geospatial datasets from global partners.
• Serve as escalation POC for critical data issues, ensuring timely resolution and coordination across teams.
• Consume and integrate external geospatial services (WMS/WFS APIs) from municipalities and global partners.
• Transform and standardize incoming datasets to align with Google Maps schema, quality, and performance requirements.
• Design, manage, and optimize spatial databases using PostgreSQL (PostGIS), ensuring data integrity, scalability, and efficiency.
• Publish and maintain geospatial services using GeoServer (WMS/WFS).
• Automate data ingestion, validation, and transformation pipelines using SQL, Python, and ETL tools to improve operational efficiency.
• Develop internal automation tools and utilities to enhance team productivity and reduce manual processing effort.
• Integrate diverse geospatial data sources (APIs, file based datasets, GeoServer/ArcGIS services) into scalable and reliable workflows.
• Perform spatial validation, QA checks, and data enrichment to ensure high-accuracy map representation.
• Conduct shadow sessions and technical walkthroughs for senior management, presenting workflows, challenges, and improvements.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional stakeholders to resolve data issues and continuously improve delivery processes.
• Mentor team members and contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and process optimization initiatives.

DevOps Engineer - EPAM Systems Poland - Krakow, Poland

(2020-09 - 2021-08)

• Automated AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, VPC, RDS) using Terraform and containerized applications with Docker.
• Built endtoend CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins for automated build, test, and deployment on Kubernetes (EKS).
• Deployed and configured web servers (Apache/Nginx) and PostgreSQL databases on Linux, with Bash/Python scripting for monitoring and backups.
• Collaborated in Agile/Scrum teams using Git; performed rootcause analysis to resolve deployment failures.

Depository Analyst - State Street Bank Polska - Krakow, Poland

(2020-03 - 2020-11)

• Monitored daily cash flows and asset safekeeping, including OTC derivatives, ETDs, and private equity.
• Ensured fund compliance with AIFMD/UCITS regulations by monitoring investment restrictions and performing instrumentlevel reconciliations.
• Reviewed NAV calculations, income distributions, and shareholder subscription/redemption activity.
• Collaborated with oversight teams, prepared depositary checklists, and escalated risk items for resolution.

Operations Analyst - Brown Brothers Harriman Poland - Krakow, Poland

(2019-06 - 2020-04)

• Managed end to end trade lifecycle for financial instruments (trade capture, confirmation, settlement)
• Monitored daily cash flows, prepared client cash flow reports, and generated statements and reporting
• Reconciled client holdings and transactions across internal systems, investigated discrepancies, and reduced operational risk
• Collaborated with internal teams and external counterparties, including funds, transfer agents, brokers, and vendors worldwide, to ensure seamless trade settlement and client updates.

GIS Professional - The Urban Unit Govt. of Punjab - Lahore, Pakistan

(2012-08 - 2015-06)

• Built and maintained the project geodatabase in the ESRI environment for the Urban Immovable Property Tax (UIPT) project in Faisalabad, Punjab.
• Georeferenced high resolution satellite imagery and digitised over 100,000 building footprints and property boundaries to create a digital cadastre in ArcMap.
• Applied topology rules and performed regular validation checks to ensure spatial data integrity and attribute accuracy.
• Managed geological field reconnaissance, subsurface logging, and integrated geospatial maps
• Produced thematic maps, analytical reports, and tax area maps, collaborating with field teams and government stakeholders to resolve data inconsistencies.

Master of Science - Inz. - AGH University of Science&Technology (2016-02 - 2017-10) Krakow, Poland

MBA - Innovation & Data Analytics - SWPS University & Woodbury Business School, USA (2020-03 - 2021-11) Warsaw, Poland

Bachelors Of Science (Hons) - University of the Punjab (2007-10 - 2012-05)