Shyama Prasad Mandal

Geoinformatics professional with 5+ years of experience delivering GIS solutions for national-scale water resources and river interlinking projects at the National Water Development Agency (NWDA), Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. Experienced in ArcGIS, QGIS, DEM-based terrain analysis, river basin studies, spatial database management, cartographic production, georeferencing, and engineering GIS support for Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), feasibility studies, and water balance assessments. Published researcher with 3 peer-reviewed international journal papers and 1 CRC Press book chapter in remote sensing and geospatial analysis.

Currently expanding expertise in Python-based geospatial automation (Pandas, GeoPandas, Rasterio, ArcPy, and PyQGIS) and developing AI assisted GIS workflows using Claude AI with QGIS through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Seeking a GIS Specialist, Geospatial Analyst, or Water Resources GIS role where domain expertise, research experience, and modern geospatial automation skills can contribute to infrastructure, environmental, and sustainable development projects.

Young Professional (GIS Expert) at National Water Development Agency (NWDA), Dept. of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Govt. of India (2021-06 – 2026-06)

• Detailed Project Report (DPR) — Ganga-Damodar-Subarnarekha (G-D-S) Link Canal Project, National Perspective Plan | Patna, Bihar: Supported transfer of surplus Ganga River water to the Subarnarekha basin to facilitate lift irrigation and meet municipal and industrial water needs along the canal alignment. Marked the G-D-S link canal alignment on Survey of India (SOI) topographical maps in consultation with Executive Engineer/AEE/AE, based on field survey data provided by NWDA. Geo-referenced SOI topographical maps and overlaid them in Google Earth to visualize current site conditions and support project feasibility study.
• Feasibility Study — Sone Dam, Southern Tributaries of Ganga (S-T-G) Link Canal Project | Patna, Bihar: Contributed to a feasibility study for irrigation of drought-prone areas in South Bihar, covering Gaya, Jehanabad, Nawada, Aurangabad, and Munger districts. Marked the S-T-G link canal alignment on SOI topographical maps and geo-referenced them in Google Earth for feasibility analysis. Developed contour plan maps along the canal corridor using DEM data and prepared L-section maps of the canal alignment. Identified command areas along the canal route in consultation with the engineering team.
• Surface Water Assessment — Yield Computation for the Sone Sub-basin of the Ganga Basin | Patna, Bihar: Assessed surplus surface water availability to support river-interlinking projects for irrigation and municipal/industrial water supply.

Computed Weighted Mean

Rainfall (WMR) for rain gauge stations using the Thiessen polygon method. Developed river basin yield series using Google Earth Engine (GEE) and satellite datasets. Produced administrative, isohyet, groundwater potential, soil, and LULC maps to support river-interlinking and water balance studies.

• Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) & DPR — Manas-Sankosh-Teesta-Ganga (M-S-T-G) Link Canal Project, National Perspective Plan | Kolkata, West Bengal: Supported transfer of surplus Manas River water to the Ganga basin to facilitate lift irrigation and meet municipal and industrial water needs along the canal alignment. Marked the M-S-T-G link canal alignment on SOI topographical maps based on field survey data and site consultations. Geo-referenced SOI topographical maps and overlaid them in Google Earth to visualize current site conditions. Performed DEM-based terrain analysis, L-section and cross-section plotting along the canal corridor. Produced administrative, isohyet, groundwater potential, soil, and LULC maps for project support.
• Water Balance Study — Teesta Sub-basin of the Brahmaputra | Kolkata, West Bengal: Assessed surplus surface water availability to support river-interlinking projects for irrigation and municipal/industrial water supply.

Computed Weighted Mean

Rainfall (WMR) for rain gauge stations using the Thiessen polygon method. Developed river basin yield series using Google Earth Engine (GEE) and satellite datasets. Produced administrative, isohyet, groundwater potential, soil, and LULC maps to support water balance studies.

M.Sc. in Geoinformatics – Central University of Jharkhand (2019)

B.A. in Geography – PRMS Mahavidyalaya, Bankura (Burdwan University) (2017)