Experience

ASRC Research and Technology Solutions (ARTS)

• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• GIS Analyst III

  • Jul 2011 - Present

  - Automate routine map production using Python Scripting - Prepare Model tools using ArcGIS ModelBuilder for efficient geoprocessing task - Address Geocoding and verification using ArcGIS, Census geocoder and multiple geospatial sources. - Update Census Tiger/Line geospatial dataset using ArcGIS and GATRES - Perform feature sources evaluation and data conversion using FME software - Review spatial data and geographic reference files for accuracy of geographic boundaries, names, codes, and other geographic information. - Analyze, query and check for quality and consistency of data - Evaluate and validate imagery generated from different sources Show less



Oromia Water Works Design and Supervision Enterprise

• Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• Senior GIS and Remote Sensing Expert

  • Oct 2006 - Nov 2008

  - Produced multiple suitability maps for variety of crops, livestock, and forest production in a land use plan and natural resource project. - Produced land cover and land use maps from satellite imagery and aerial photographs for Oromia region. - Provided technical expertise in GIS technology to clients and end users in addition to conducted training workshops on the basics of the principles and application of GIS, GPS and remote sensing for main and branch staffs for efficiency and quality purposes. Show less



Ethiopian Mapping Agency

• Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• Geospatial Analyst/Photogrammetrist

  • Aug 2002 - Sep 2004

  - Analyzed data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite imageries for topographic maps proparation, orthophoto maps, and related charts. - Applied photogrammetric techniques to generate and multiply coordinates for map production. - Created feature classes from different sources (Aerial photograph, Satellite images, etc.) for topographic map production, and land covers and land use mapping. - Produced maps, statistical reports, tables, charts, etc. - conducted quality control for map production. Show less