Komal Meena

Managed large-scale ecological datasets from bioacoustic sensors, camera traps, GPS surveys, remote sensing, and satellite imagery to support biodiversity monitoring and conservation. Performed advanced GIS and spatial analysis using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, and remote sensing techniques to assess habitat health, ecosystem change, biodiversity hotspots, landscape connectivity, and restoration effectiveness. Managed, validated, and maintained vector geospatial datasets using ArcGIS Pro, following best practices aligned with water utility asset mapping, network management, and spatial data quality assurance.

ESG & Biodiversity Associate - Darukaa.Earth - Mumbai, Maharashtra

(2024-01 - 2026-02)

• Managed large-scale ecological datasets from bioacoustic sensors, camera traps, GPS surveys, remote sensing, and satellite imagery to support biodiversity monitoring and conservation.
• Performed advanced GIS and spatial analysis using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, and remote sensing techniques to assess habitat health, ecosystem change, biodiversity hotspots, landscape connectivity, and restoration effectiveness.
• Managed, validated, and maintained vector geospatial datasets using ArcGIS Pro, following best practices aligned with water utility asset mapping, network management, and spatial data quality assurance.
• Created, edited, validated, and maintained vector GIS datasets while performing data cleaning, QA/QC, feature editing, and spatial data integration to ensure high-quality geospatial information.
• Cleaned, validated, integrated, and standardized complex biodiversity and geospatial datasets for ESG reporting, biodiversity assessments, dashboards, and decision-making.
• Produced high-quality GIS maps, thematic maps, spatial visualizations, and analytical reports to support biodiversity conservation, ecological restoration, environmental impact assessments, and nature-based solutions.
• Contributed to South Asia's biodiversity conservation by supporting ecosystem monitoring, biodiversity assessments, and restoration initiatives across diverse landscapes.
• Leveraged GIS, ecological modelling, and geospatial analytics to translate environmental data into actionable insights supporting sustainability strategies and natural capital management.

M.Sc. - Geoinformatics - Symbiosis International University (2022 - 2024)

B.A. (Hons.) - Geography - MJRPU (2019 - 2022)