Objective

 

Professional: - Seeking a position as IT - GIS Consultant / Architect / Manager / Expert with opportunity to provide solution in design and development of enterprise wide solutions for various clients includes GIS Applications design & development, GPS, Remote Sensing and Geodatabase development.

 

Personal:-  To be continuously on a learning curve & to be the best in every walk of life, to have one’s own standards of quality & be focused on basic aspects of business

Profile

• Experience of diverse functional area ranging from IT, GIS to Environment.
• Worked with various sectors including Non Government, Government and Corporate sectors.
• Ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status.
• Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities.
• Organized, highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver.
• Proven ability to work in unison with staff, volunteers, and board of directors.

 

Education

• B. E. (Computer Engineering), North Gujarat University
• M. Sc. (Ecology & Environment), Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment

 

Skill Sets

GIS

• Offering GIS Technical solutions for Business support.
• Excellent command over GIS integration with ERP as per client’s requirement.
• Expertise on various software also many Open Source GIS Software to lower the TCO.
• Delivering Client/server, Internet/Web and components based solutions.
• Expertise in design & development of applications for diversified areas of Engineering, Environmental and Utilities sectors.
• Managing team of GIS analysts and Software Programmers by playing a prominent role to lead, co-ordinate and offer technical support.
• Managing multiple projects from its inception through system study, architecture, documentation, execution, quality maintenance, till the end.
• Ability to understand user domain knowledge, system study and simplifying the process leading to best solution
• Expertise in Asset Management, GIS Decision support systems, Design & Analytical tools development, evaluation of offers for GIS platforms and other application softwares etc.
• Geodatabase creation and maintenance. Multiple formats conversion/ transformation between various GIS software’s. Projection systems & co-ordinate conversions.
• Development experience with various GIS software for desktop & web solutions.
• Expertise in GIS Survey, GPS methodologies, mapping & data processing.

 

Information Technology

• Possessing developed skills that have been gained through establishing and developing full IT projects, networks and infrastructures from initial conception to completion.
• Extensive experience in troubleshooting IT problems and Helpdesk management for user.
• Managing IT infrastructure procurement and deployment projects.
• Up-to-date knowledge on latest IT developments.
• Thorough Experience in Technology and vendor management. Also expertise in system integration and procurement of Hardware and software.
• Systems and Network Design Integration, development and maintenance.
• Expertise in Open Source Technologies and it’s integration for better usability according to user need and also considering various factors like user satisfaction, deployment, and financial matters.
• Expert skills on research and development related to project and organizations requirement with future expansion options.
• Exposure to SAP R/3 System Administration and ERP Software and their integration.
• Responsibilities included internal and external customer requirements assessment, application design, development, quality assurance, user support and product infrastructure needs.
• Maintaining networks, software & hardware assets, end user support, software license compliance and laptops & desktops.
• Management
• Capable of conceptualising and formulating thematic programmes, as well as managing their implementation, as well as drafting project briefs within the organization’s framework and approach.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Capable of leading technical teams on formulation and monitoring of development programs.
• First-class analytical, design and problem solving skills. Dedicated to maintaining high quality standards.
• An effective communicator at all levels within an organization.
• Design and prepare project proposals and ensure that design and implementation of programs are in accordance with the organization policy, practice and principles
• Expert in consulting with government, donor agencies, civil society organizations, research institutions and other stakeholders on issues of environment, including urban environment.
• Marked ability in Public Relations and Social Activities in general. A strong natural bent for working in Environment Policy and Projects.
• Develop strong relationship with internal as well as external communities
• Excellent Oral Communication and Organizational skills.
• Proactive thorough planning skills combined with excellent analytical and documentation skills.

 

Environment and Wildlife

• Habitat conservation and restoration. Innovative ideas for better Environment and wildlife conservation.
• Developing and deploying detailed project for avian and marine fauna monitoring programs.
• Collecting and analyzing various data for preparing effective reports and action plans for conservation.
• Use latest IT and other tools like GIS for wildlife research and conservation.
• Possesses a very thorough broad knowledge about the broad issues of environment and conservation as well as those of development in general.
• Master skills in Collation, collection and compilation of data from literature. Strong emphasis on Internet communications.
• Experienced Wildlife Photographer and Cinematographer.
• Comprehensive knowledge of best-practice biodiversity management techniques including adaptive management and enhancing community interest and involvement.
• Capacity building: Technical assistance, on the job training and institution building for NGOs and development programs. Production of manuals and reports for management.
• Sound knowledge of the role of local government, its structure and operation.
• Ability to develop new policies, and monitor existing policy implementation to achieve organizational goals.
• Ability to negotiate, establish and maintain partnerships of benefit to the organization.
• Knowledge of relevant local government programs, policies and activities.

Employments History

 

Consultant - IT, ICMA –South Asia, Ahmedabad / Washignton D.C. 2007 - July 2008

• Designed Sharepoint Portal for ICMA’s international users for better use of technology in collaboration and project management.
• Also developed 2 CMS based web sites.
• Trained the users on the better use of technologies.

Consultant – Environment & GIS, Essar Oil Limited, Jamnagar – Gujarat 2006- July 2008

• Designed Eco Friendly Greenbelt with suitability as a wildlife habitat with the help of IT and GIS technologies.
• Complete documentation, design and monitoring techniques.

Consultant – GIS, PEACE Institute Charitable Trust,  New Delhi 2006 - 2007

• Thematic mapping of Little rann of Kutch area for  Environment protection and development purpose
• Extensive Geo Database creation and cartography for Natural resource management and utilization.

Consultant – GIS, Paryavarn Vikas Kendra, Rajkot – Gujarat 2006 – 2007

• Thematic mapping of Mangrol Coastal Area
• Geo Database creation and cartography using GPS, Landsat ETM +7 satellite imagery.

Consultant -  Environment & Conservation, Good Earth Consultants- BHUJ – Gujarat 2006 - 2007

Good Earth Consultant was hired to develop Fossil Park at Balasinor region of Kheda Dist. In Gujarat. I was responsible to guiding the team for development of design of Fossil Park in Paleontological point of view. I was also responsible to design and also guide the team on Interpretation center design mainly specimens’ display, information sharing technologies. In over all project I was responsible for Paleontological and Natural history aspects of project.

Consultant -  Environment & Conservation, Good Earth Consultants, Ahmedabad – Gujarat 2005 - July 2008

I'm responsible to facilitate in designing landscapes with reference to local fauna and flora.  GEC is constantly trying to weave out a vocabulary of systemic interventions that can be utilized towards endeavoring an environment – friendly initiative. Knowledge of traditional systems with their in-built ecological outlook provides us the basis for expanding the search for better environments. The present consumerist times that have commoditized the architecture, presents an ever increasing challenge to us. The struggle to free ourselves from such pressures and to involve in innovative solutions is what GEC is constantly striving for.

Consultant  - IT & GIS, Kutch Nav Nirman Abhiyan, BHUJ – Gujarat 2003 – 2006

• Designed, deployed and maintained District wide WAN network.
• Recommendation for various software as well as hardware along with vendor management.
• Also developed pioneer wireless network in rural area of kutch to reduce digital divide using wi-fi 802.11b.
• ERP system and database maintance.
• Designed and deployed windows 2003 server based network and also SharePoint service for better working and collaborating environment.
• I was also responsible for GIS functionality of this unit that includes Digital Image Processing (Satellite Imagery) and GIS mapping. I had also developed web based GIS system for dissemination of NRM related data at village level.
• I was also responsible for all the recommendation and purchasing for IT infrastructure of the organization.
• Resource Person for IT and GIS, CESC-INDIA (CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIALCONCERNS), Ahmedabad – Gujarat 2002 - July 2008
• Designing various software and tools to reduce digital divide
• Recommending various software and hardware as per the projects need and vendor management.
• Developed many scientific software based on GIS as well as traditional engineering practice.

Manager – Projects(IT), Sanghavi Infotech Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad – Gujarat 2002 - 2003

• Responsible for design, implement and support various network as per client’s requirement.
• Budgeting, vendor management,
• Leading team of 11 engineers and 6 technicians.
• Responsible for helpdesk management, troubleshooting.
• Responsible for in-house software development.

Centre Manager, Micro Computer Center, Mehsana, Gujarat, 2001-2002 (PART TIME)

• Responsible for managing study center and maintain support to their user.
• Budgeting, Course design, solving problems of faculty and student.
• Advertising, technology and Center Facility management

Sr. Faculty, Micro Computer Center, Mehsana, Gujarat, 2000-2001 (PART TIME)

• Teaching Oracle, Visual Basic 6 and Advance Networking

 

Tools & Technologies Used

 

GIS and Image Processing: ArcView 3.1, ArcGIS 8.1 and 9.2, ArcIMS and Arc Web Services, MapInfo, Idrisi32 and Idrisi Kilimanjaro, CartaLinx, NRDB, Jshape, Grass 5/6, ERDAS IMAGINE 8.6, ERDAS LPS Suite

Operating Systems: Red Hat Linux, Windows 2000 Server, Advance Server and Professional Editions, Windows 95/98, SCO Unix, Windows 2003 Server Editions, Windows XP

Programming Languages: C, C++,  SQL, PL/SQL, PHP

Integrated Development Environment: Visual Basic 6.0,

Database: Oracle 8i/9i, MySql, MS-ACCESS, MS-SQL Server 7.0 and 2000

Web Designing Tools: Net Object Fusion. MS FrontPage, Dream Weaver, Flash, UltraDev

Technologies and Concepts: Client/Server Technologies, Internetworking, RDBMS, OOP, IT Security, SAP and SAP DB, ERP,

Networking: Windows and Linux based networks, CISCO Routers and Switches, Internetworking, SAMBA, DHCP, DNS, Intranet Setup, VPN, Mail Services, Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g), wireless Communication, Windows 2003 Server Networking, SharePoint services, Content and Document Management Systems

Ecology, Environment, Wildlife  and Statistics: SPSS, Biodiversity Professional, EcoSim, EstimateS, PopTools, Populus, BioMapper; Desktop GarP; DIVA-GIS

Achievements

 

• First ever last mile connectivity solution/network designed and developed in Kutch for Rural Area Network using custom made antenna and wi-fi 802.11b spectrum.
• Developed web based GIS system to disseminate NRM and Demographic data at village level. I was responsible for the database design, mapping and cartography, digitization, map conversion and system design.
• For designing and developing wildlife habitat with the help of GIS and IT in Essar Oil Limited refinery site to help in creating active and field conservation environment in corporate sector.

 

Research Activities & Interest

• Open Source Software and their effective use in Enterprise.
• Developing Web based GIS system for effective decision making process.
• Better integration of GIS in day to day operations and management process.
• Designing and deploying Last Mile Network Connectivity solutions using various technologies including wireless communication.
• Effective use of ICT4D (Information and Communication Technology for Development) to overcome Digital Divide.

Volunteer Work

• Worked extensively as resource person with Forest Department, Marine National Park, Jamnagar, Gujarat and also to various other international and national organizations like Birdlife International, BNHS, GEER Foundation as a resource person for preparing various studies and reports.
• Image Master for Oriental Bird Image Database. (www.orientalbirdimages.org)­­­­­
• Official Photographer for IndiaBirds, An Authorative journal on Indian Ornithology

Personal Details

Full Name: Deomurari Arpit Niranjan

Birth Date: 11th May 1981

Nationality: Indian

Marital Status: Married