Experience

Alabama Forestry Commission

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• GIS Manager

  • Nov 2021 - Present

• Senior Geographic Information System Specialist

  • Dec 2010 - Nov 2021

  Abi Dhakal is a Senior GIS Specialist with the Alabama Forestry Commission, where he is responsible for conducting all forestry related GIS activities with an opportunity to redesign GIS infrastructure in the state agency’s county offices. Previously, Abi was with the Central Alabama Regional Planning Commission, where he managed GIS/IT infrastructure office wide. While there, he played a leading role in GIS initiatives in the 12 Regional Planning Commissions of Alabama. His experience includes database design, management, administration, data development, system administration and technical consulting. Abi has a Master’s degree in Zoology, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, 1992. He conducted wildlife research in relation to forest conservation and management plans. In 1999, he obtained a Masters in Environmental Analysis and Management, Troy University. His research included utilizing computer models to simulate the movement of nitrates, phosphorous and sediments in the soil. As a research assistant Abi has helped publish a paper on “Simulating the Effectiveness of Vegetative Filter Strips in Reducing Sediment Yield. International Erosion Control Association, February, 2000. Additionally, he has presented “Implementing ArcGIS Geoprocessing Models In Assessing Tornado Damage In Alabama”. Esri International UC (San Diego), July 23, 2012. Recently, he again presented a paper in Enterprise GIS Enablement in State Forest Acency, Esri International UC (San Diego), 2016. Show less



Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission

• GIS Coordinator

  • Dec 1999 - Dec 2010

  Performed spatial analysis, mapping and IT for the agency. Chaired the 12 Alabama Regional Planning Commission's GIS Task Force. The primary objective was to consolidate and share data

• GIS/IT Coordinator/

  • Dec 1999 - Dec 2010