Ponnu Samy

Results-oriented GIS and Geospatial Specialist with 15+ years of proven expertise in Orthophoto, LiDAR, and GIS mapping. Skilled in managing large-scale geospatial projects from start to finish, delivering high-quality, accurate outputs under tight deadlines. Strong leadership in team management, aerial triangulation, quality control, and advanced photogrammetry techniques. Adept at optimizing workflows and training teams to achieve exceptional performance.

Team Lead & Project Lead - CRAFTY SOLUTIONS PVT LTD - Bangalore, India

(2023-09)

• Lead end-to-end orthophoto production including aerial triangulation, orthophoto generation, seamline creation, editing, QC, QA, and final delivery.
• Manage multi-member teams to deliver high-accuracy GIS outputs ahead of deadlines.
• Introduced process improvements that reduced processing time by 15%.

Principal QC Engineer - DSM SOFT (P) LTD - Trichy, India

(2018-05 - 2023-09)

• Supervised finalization of orthophoto mosaics for projects exceeding 5,000 sq km.
• Improved QC workflows, reducing rework rates by 20%.
• Coordinated with project managers to ensure deliverables matched client specifications.

Associate - COWI INDIA (P) LTD - Bangalore, India

(2017-08 - 2018-01)

• Managed orthophoto production, seamline editing, and quality assurance for multiple international projects.
• Applied advanced image enhancement techniques to improve clarity and accuracy.

Engineer Grade II - DSM SOFT (P) LTD - Trichy, India

(2014-09 - 2017-07)

• Processed and delivered large-scale orthophoto projects including the 3,200 sq km Madhya Pradesh project within strict timelines.
• Trained junior staff in ortho production workflows, increasing team productivity by 25%.

Orthophoto, LiDAR & 2D Mapping Technician - INTRASPATIAL SOFTECH (P) LTD - Bangalore, India

(2011-12 - 2014-09)

• Executed end-to-end orthophoto processing including mosaicking, seamline editing, and Photoshop QC/QA.

3D & 2D Mapping Trainee - DSM SOFT (P) LTD - Trichy, India

(2010-05 - 2011-12)

• Assisted in orthophoto, LiDAR, and mapping product generation using various CAD and GIS software.

Teacher - 3D-LABS - Trichy, India

(2009-06 - 2010-05)

• Delivered training in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Flash design tools.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Government Polytechnic College, Trichy (2006 - 2009)

HSC - St. Andrew's Higher Secondary School (2005)

SSLC - St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School (2003)