Efraim Velina, AFP®
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Specialist at WWF-Philippines- Claim this Profile
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Advance Your Skills in GIS
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Advance Your Skills in Python
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Advanced Python: Language Features
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ArcGIS Pro Essential Training
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Getting Started with Data Management
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Getting Started with Spatial Analysis
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InfraWorks and ArcGIS: AEC Collaboration
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Interpersonal Communication
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Learning QGIS
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Level Up: Python
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Prioritizing Your Tasks
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Python Automation and Testing
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Python Data Structures and Algorithms
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Python GUI Development with Tkinter
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Python Projects
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Python: Design Patterns
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QGIS and Python for AEC
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Web Scraping with Python
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ArcGIS Online Basics
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ArcGIS Pro Basics
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Corporate Finance: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
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Creating and Sharing GIS Content Using ArcGIS Online
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Data Science Foundations
Great LearningJun, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Deep Learning Using ArcGIS Pro
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Introducing Semantic Kernel: Building AI-Based Apps
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Performing Hydrological Analysis Using ArcGIS Pro
EsriJun, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Programming Foundations: Fundamentals
LinkedInJun, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Foundations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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Introduction to ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance
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Real-World GIS
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Associate Financial Planner®
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Certified Career Service Professional
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Licensed Forester
Philippine Professional Regulation Commission
Experience
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WWF-Philippines
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Philippines
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Specialist
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Oct 2022 - Present
Provide geospatial services and other related technical assistance to WWF-Philippines project sites around the country and/or region. Specifically, I am assigned to: 1. Assist projects in identifying geospatial requirements, recommend GIS solutions, technical applications and required budgetary allocations 2. Capture data in various formats using the Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment, drone technology, digitizer or other means; 3. Maintain inventories and catalogues of the GIS files and attribute data; 4. Create, update and maintain the geodatabases of the assigned WWF-Phils’ projects using the agreed requirements and mapping standards; 5. Perform basic to advanced GIS manipulations, such as overlays and conversion of coverages, spatial analysis, thematic mapping, GPS collection/post-processing, and data reconciliation; 6. Perform Image Processing techniques, which include acquiring satellite images, image classification and analysis, data conversion, temporal change analysis, and feature extraction; 7. Build qualitative and quantitative attribute data about the properties, entities, and phenomena relevant to the assigned WWF-Phils’ projects 8. Generate and update the GIS metadata, which allows estimations to be made on the completeness, history, ownership, and reliability of the data and information derived; 9. Design, produce, and print maps and other graphic products using the GIS and other computer software programs; 10. Build interactive web maps with ArcGIS online, ESRI’s web based mapping software; 11. Assist in sourcing and acquiring spatial data and models to describe phenomena and trends in land cover/land use, oceanography, ecological processes, biodiversity, and socioeconomic data related to the projects; 12. Submit monthly progress reports and closely coordinate GIS activities of the project to the managers, project staff, consultant, and partners; Show less
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Sun Life
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Financial Advisor
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Mar 2022 - Present
Financial Advisor serving more than 15 families. 3-Peat Bronze Medallion Awardee and awarded as the Top 1 Financial Advisor of Phil Knight Unit for the month of March 2022. Financial Advisor serving more than 15 families. 3-Peat Bronze Medallion Awardee and awarded as the Top 1 Financial Advisor of Phil Knight Unit for the month of March 2022.
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Certeza Infosys Corp.
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Philippines
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Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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May 2021 - Oct 2022
Provided expertise in the mapping of SINP Management Zones and identification of areas for installation of signages and areas to be planted using Google Earth Pro and ArcGIS software. Lead in the coordination, education, and public awareness meetings with thirty-seven (37) LGUs within the protected area.Act as the technical representative for administration and management for the implementation of two DENR R8-funded projects; the Demarcation of Legislated Terrestrial Protected Area for Samar Island Natural Park (SINP) Project and the Delineation of SINP Management Zones Project. Show less
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Project Coordinator
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Jul 2019 - May 2021
Provided expertise and technical assistance in mapping and lay-outing thematic maps, vulnerability maps, prescribed land use zoning and prescribed land management interventions based on the six NRM types applied in INREMP, i.e. AF, ANR, CBPM, CF, CTP, and RF, for the four priority river basins in the country namely; Upper Chico River Basin in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Wahig-Inabanga River Basin in the island of Bohol, Lake Lanao River Basin in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao and Upper Bukidnon River Basin Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao.Project Coordinator who served as one of the administrative supports, communications support and research and technical assistance for the Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental Management Project. Show less
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MFC Social • Environmental Performance Consulting Ltd.
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Canada
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Subcontractor
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Oct 2020 - Feb 2021
Created impact maps showing components, permanent losses, etc. for the Mada Solar RAP ESIA Project; and Provided assistance on the JTF Madagascar Socio-Economic Report by recreating the graphs for the socio-economic survey report and reviewed and checked the completeness of shapefiles of the maps in the report. Created impact maps showing components, permanent losses, etc. for the Mada Solar RAP ESIA Project; and Provided assistance on the JTF Madagascar Socio-Economic Report by recreating the graphs for the socio-economic survey report and reviewed and checked the completeness of shapefiles of the maps in the report.
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Project Assistant III
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Jan 2019 - Jul 2019
Technical writer of the Climate Change Responsive Integrated River Basin Management and Development Master Plan for The Butas, Mag-Asawang Tubig, Malaybalay Baco (Alag Baco), Pula and Pulang Tubig (Catuiran Bucayao) River Basins. Provided technical assistance and expertise in the development of the watershed characterization, conduct of vulnerability assessment, development of management strategies, comprehensive report and investment and implementation plan of the five principal river basins mentioned above, as well as policy studies and development of climate change resilient watersheds. Show less
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Education
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2015 - 2018
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Bachelor of Science in Forestry, Geographic Information Systems -
2013 - 2015
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Certificate in Forestry
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