Rangga Masdar

Senior Geospatial Engineer with 15+ years of experience leading GIS, Survey, GNSS, UAV, LiDAR, and spatial engineering projects across Indonesia, Nigeria, Myanmar, and Uganda. Experienced in large-scale plantation development, replanting engineering, land acquisition, water management, and geospatial automation, with project coverage exceeding 61 plantation estates and 150,000+ hectares. Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams, establish standardized workflows and QC processes, and transform geospatial data into engineering and business decisions.

GIS Section Head at KPN Plantation (2023-08 – 2026-07)

Initially led GIS, GPS Survey, and UAV Survey functions before organizational restructuring established dedicated GPS and UAV Survey leadership roles in February 2026.

• Directed large-scale UAV and LiDAR spatial planning covering 617,180 ha and 51,709 ha respectively, providing critical geospatial data for engineering design and plantation development across 16 estates
• Managed geospatial databases and engineering design data supporting replanting planning and implementation across 16 plantation estates
• Developed Python/ArcPy automation workflows for plantation layout design, reducing repetitive manual GIS processing and improving spatial design consistency
• Provided geospatial engineering and technical support across 61+ plantation estates and 27 operating entities in Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Papua
• Led cross-functional survey and GIS teams in project planning, field implementation, technical monitoring, and engineering delivery

GIS Engineer at KPU Plantation — PT Aditya Agroindo (2015–2023)

Led GIS engineering, survey, and mapping activities supporting plantation development and project planning across 15 estates in Kalimantan and Papua.

• Managed geospatial information and spatial datasets covering approximately 48,000 hectares of plantation operations
• Delivered spatial analysis and geospatial engineering support for land acquisition (GRTT), BAPP verification, feasibility studies, and due diligence projects
• Led cross-functional GIS and survey teams in project planning, field implementation, technical monitoring, and quality control across multiple plantation operations
• Standardized GIS workflows and spatial data management processes to improve mapping consistency and reporting efficiency

GIS Surveyor at Wilmar International Plantation (2011– 2014)

Delivered geospatial survey and engineering support for plantation development projects across Indonesia, Nigeria, and Myanmar.

• Established and maintained high-accuracy GNSS/GCP/CORS control networks supporting approximately 29,000 hectares of overseas plantation development
• Supported topographic, boundary, construction, and engineering surveys for plantation, sugarcane, refinery, and infrastructure projects
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary engineering teams to provide reliable spatial data for planning and land development
• Completed international field assignments in Nigeria and Myanmar supporting large-scale plantation expansion and survey operations

Bachelor's Degree in Geophysics – Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) (2006-2011)