Salman Khan

Dedicated Urban and Regional Planning professional with a degree in the field and a strong passion for town planning. Possessing a diverse skill set that encompasses urban planning, urban design, land use planning, master planning, and landscaping. Committed to leveraging expertise to contribute effectively across all facets of the built environment, with a focus on maximizing the impact of projects in this dynamic field.

Urban Planner/GIS Expert - The Urban Sector Planning & Management Services Unit (Pvt.) Ltd. (The Urban Unit) - Peshawar, Pakistan

(2024-05)

• Preparation of District Land Use Plans for the southern region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including contributions to background studies and draft land use plans for the districts of Bannu, Karak, Hangu, Lakki Marwat, and D.I. Khan.
• Managed spatial databases, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Digitization of settlements in KP districts using Google Earth and ArcGIS.
• Performed geo-referencing, data attribution, and data cleaning for spatial datasets.
• Applied topology rules to maintain spatial data consistency.
• Conducted quality assurance and error detection to improve dataset reliability.
• Executed EBA tracing, data clipping, and exporting for map production.
• Generated detailed maps for district land use planning and analysis.

Town Planner - ARCH NOTION - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2023-01 - 2024-05)

Actively involved in various urban planning and design projects, including:

• Extension and design of Gulshan City Housing Colony Bakkahar
• Prepared submission plans, Khasra Plans and created comprehensive residential and commercial inventories.
• Oversaw topographic surveys and conducted detailed checks to ensure accuracy.
• Conducted road profile assessments to enhance transportation infrastructure.
• Demonstrated proficiency in urban planning, design, and project management, contributing to the development and enhancement of local communities.

GIS Professional Surveyor - The Urban Unit - Mardan, Pakistan

(2022-11 - 2022-12)

• Conducted household surveys to gather critical data for urban and commercial development analysis.
• Measured residential and commercial areas, contributing valuable insights into urban growth and planning.
• Played a key role in the digitization of land parcels, enhancing data management and efficiency in urban planning.
• Demonstrated strong skills in data collection, analysis, and digital mapping throughout various projects.

GIS Associate - Sharher saaz Consultants - Peshawar, Pakistan

(2022-09 - 2022-11)

• Actively participated in the Peshawar Master Planning project, contributing to comprehensive urban development initiatives.
• Oversaw and verified survey data for accuracy, ensuring reliable information for planning decisions.
• Conducted digitization using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support data-driven urban planning efforts.
• Demonstrated expertise in urban planning and geospatial technology, enhancing the planning process for Peshawar.

Town Planner - Lalazar Consultants - Peshawar, Pakistan

(2021-06 - 2022-08)

• Actively engaged in Housing and industrial planning projects, including the design and planning of the "Hangu Housing Scheme PHA," "Bannu Industrial Estate SIDB," and "Peshawar II Industrial Estate SIDB."
• Contributed to the preparation of feasibility reports for industrial estates, assessing viability and development potential.
• Played a key role in creating impactful presentations to communicate project objectives and outcomes effectively.
• Efficiently prepared submission plans, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in urban planning, industrial development, and effective project management throughout various initiatives.

Post Graduate Diploma - Geomatics (GIS/Remote Sensing) - UNIVERSITY OF PESHAWAR (2021-09 - 2023-01)

Bachelor's Degree - Urban and Regional Planning - UNIVERSITY OF PESHAWAR (2017-09 - 2021-08)