AAAla Ud Din Awan
@alauddinawan
GIS and Remote Sensing specialist with 5+ years of experience.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I am a GIS and Remote Sensing specialist with over 5 years of experience in precision agriculture and spatial data systems. My expertise lies in backend GIS development, remote sensing workflows, and delivering actionable insights through advanced data analysis techniques. I have a proven track record of leading technical teams to deliver innovative GIS solutions for large-scale agricultural and urban monitoring projects.
Throughout my career, I have successfully developed field-ready applications and spatial decision support tools that empower farmers across Pakistan. My work includes designing scalable remote sensing and machine learning pipelines for crop health monitoring and harvest analytics. I am passionate about leveraging technology to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.
In addition to my technical skills, I have experience in managing cross-functional teams and facilitating agile collaboration. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can contribute to impactful projects that drive data-driven decision-making and support community development.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager GIS
BaKhabar Kissan Pvt. Ltd.
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Led GIS and Remote Sensing teams to deliver Agri-digital services to farmers across Pakistan. Developed field-ready applications and spatial decision support tools. Designed scalable RS and ML based pipelines for crop health monitoring, identification, and harvest analytics.
Software Developer
Topps Environmental Solutions
Aug 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 5 months)
Built automations and project tracking tools using Basecamp, Notion, and JavaScript frameworks. Maintained hosting infrastructure and deployed solutions for internal and client environments. Facilitated agile collaboration and conducted training workshops for cross-functional teams.
GIS Backend Specialist
BaKhabar Kissan Pvt. Ltd.
Nov 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Developed backend systems and workflows for crop insights using remote sensing data. Maintained spatial databases and automated daily satellite image processing for near real-time farm monitoring. Optimized scripts and queries to support faster data retrieval and processing.
GIS Developer
GIS Plus Total Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Mar 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 7 months)
Developed spatial tools and custom scripts in Python and JavaScript. Created GIS dashboards and web maps for urban and rural projects.
GIS Research Analyst
Spatial Stack Pvt. Ltd.
Apr 2020 - Jun 2020 (2 months)
Conducted spatial analytics on roads network and generated thematic maps. This role focused on research and data visualization within GIS.
GIS Specialist
Traf Quest
Nov 2019 - Jan 2020 (2 months)
Supported spatial data integration for RTA-funded project dashboards. This involved ensuring seamless data flow for urban development monitoring.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
N(National University of Science and Technology (NUST)
MS, Remote Sensing & GIS
Completed a Master of Science degree focusing on advanced concepts and applications in Remote Sensing and GIS.
UPUniversity of the Punjab
M.Sc., GIS
Grade: Gold Medalist & Merit Scholarship Recipient
Earned a Master of Science degree in GIS, receiving a Gold Medal and Merit Scholarship for academic excellence.
IBIslamia University Bahawalpur
B.Sc., Computer Science
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, gaining foundational knowledge in computing principles.
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