# Almudena Paniagua Vela

Almudena Paniagua Vela is a remote worker on Himalayas, Master in Geographical GIS at University of Málaga, based in New Zealand.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@almudenapaniaguavela

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Entry-level GIS and Remote Sensing Analyst focused on spatial automation and Sentinel-2 mapping.
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| Detail | Value |
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| Availability | Open to opportunities |
| Location | New Zealand |
| Authorized to work in | New Zealand |
| Job categories | GIS Analyst, GIS Analyst, Remote Sensing Analyst, Environmental Scientist, Spatial Data Analyst, GIS Data Analyst, Geographic Information Systems Analyst, GIS Technical Analyst, Geospatial Analyst, Gis Technician |
| Skills | GIS, Spatial Analysis, Raster Workflows, Cartography, CRS, Buffer, Raster Calculator, Sentinel 2, Raster Analysis, SNAP R, Python, QGIS, GDAL, Geopandas, Rasterio, Workflow Automation, Batch Processing, PostGIS, GeoPackage Management, Metadata Management, Geodatabases, QGIS Processing Toolbox, English, French, PostgreSQL |

## What I'm looking for

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I’m looking for a remote GIS Analyst/Remote Sensing Analyst role where I can apply QGIS, Python automation, and Sentinel-2 mapping to real spatial data projects, with opportunities to grow in geoprocessing and environmental geospatial workflows.
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## About

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I’m a GIS and Environmental Science professional with hands-on training in QGIS, Python for GIS, and remote sensing workflows. My background centers on spatial analysis, raster processing, and building reproducible mapping pipelines.

I’ve worked with Sentinel-2 imagery to generate NDVI and vegetation-related products, and I automated raster calculations and batch processing using Python/PyQGIS. In projects, I also built geoprocessing automation scripts for buffering, clipping, raster calculations, and layer management to reduce manual effort.

I’m careful about data quality—validating outputs, maintaining CRS consistency, and organizing vector/raster datasets using GeoPackage-based workflows. I’m now seeking a remote GIS Analyst / Remote Sensing Analyst role where I can apply technical GIS, automation, and environmental mapping skills to real-world spatial data projects.
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## Experience

### Master in Geographical GIS

University of Málaga. Jan 2026 - Jan 2027

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Master's-level training in geographical information systems focusing on programming and automation for GIS workflows, plus data management and metadata handling.
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Skills: Python, GDAL, Workflow-Automation, Batch-Processing, GeoPackage-Management, Metadata

### Remote Sensing (Sentinel-2)

University of Málaga. Jan 2019 - Jan 2023

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Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences with training in remote sensing and Sentinel-2 imagery, including raster analysis and vegetation monitoring concepts such as NDVI and change detection.
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Skills: QGIS, Spatial-Analysis, Vector-Raster-Workflows, Raster-Calculator, Sentinel-2, Raster-Analysis

## Education

### University of Málaga

Bachelor's degree in Environmental monitoring, Environmental Sciences. 2019 - 2023

Activities and societies: Projects included Sentinel-2 vegetation monitoring, NDVI/vegetation index generation, raster processing, and reproducible workflow documentation. Used QGIS/pyQGIS, GDAL, and automated batch raster calculations; supported CRS consistency and CRS/QA-QC checks.

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Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences with hands-on GIS and remote sensing work using Sentinel-2 imagery. Built NDVI/vegetation monitoring workflows in QGIS and automated raster geoprocessing with Python/PyQGIS.
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## Tech stack

- PostGIS
- PostgreSQL
- Gmail
- F#
- Remote
- X++

To contact Almudena, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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