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Amruta Awachat

@amrutaawachat

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GIS professional passionate about sustainable development and eco-friendly solutions.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to apply my GIS expertise in sustainable projects, fostering collaboration and innovation in environmental conservation.

I am a dedicated GIS professional with extensive experience in spatial analysis and environmental impact assessment. My journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Botany, followed by two Master's degrees in GeoInformatics and GIS from prestigious universities in India and the UK. My academic background has equipped me with a solid foundation in research methodologies and technical skills, which I have applied in various roles throughout my career.

Currently, I am the Designated Partner at Eco Potli, where I lead initiatives to provide certified organic produce and eco-friendly products. My previous roles, including Managing Director at APR Media Studio and GIS Freelancer, have honed my business development and management skills. I have also contributed to significant projects in the GIS domain, working with organizations like Microsoft Research and the Scottish Government, where I focused on biodiversity mapping and data management.

My passion for sustainability drives my work, and I am committed to leveraging my skills in GIS to create innovative solutions that promote environmental conservation and community well-being. I am eager to collaborate with like-minded professionals who share a vision for a sustainable future.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Designated Partner

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Eco Potli

Oct 2020 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Founded Eco Potli to provide certified organic produce and eco-friendly products, promoting a sustainable future. Successfully catering to two Indian cities with over 500 products including fresh produce, groceries, and cosmetics.

Business Development Sustainability Organic Produce Product Management

Managing Director

APR Media Studio

Jun 2015 - Sep 2020 (5 years 3 months)

Managed projects, prepared marketing materials, and met clients for business development purposes. Gained valuable experience in business development and management.

Project Management Marketing Business Development

GIS Freelancer

Jan 2016 - Sep 2020 (4 years 8 months)

Worked independently on research-based projects, content writing, technical writing, editing, and presentation creation. Provided GIS project consulting services.

Research Content Writing Technical Writing Editing

GIS Researcher and Technical Manager

GISTANDARDS

Nov 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 2 months)

Worked remotely on projects in Smart Cities, Environmental Conservation, Elderly Care, and Location-Based Services. Assisted the director with research, technical documentation, and project coordination.

Smart City Conservation Technical Writing Project Coordination Research

GIS Manager

GeoSpoc

Nov 2013 - May 2015 (1 year 6 months)

Undertook diverse responsibilities including research, business development, market identification, and client interaction. Managed projects, finances, recruitment, and contributed to map production and report generation.

Business Development Market Research Project Management Financial Management Recruitment

GIS Technician

Virgin Media

Mar 2013 - Oct 2013 (7 months)

Captured and converted high-speed fiber optic broadband network data from customized GI Systems to a logical inventory system. Worked with diverse data from across the UK.

Data Conversion GI Systems Data Management

GIS Digitizer

Scottish Government

Oct 2012 - Nov 2012 (1 month)

Worked on a fixed-term contract project, editing and updating maps and databases for Scotland's land parcel registry information. Ensured accuracy and completeness of geographical data.

Database Management Land Parcel Registry Map Updating

GIS Technician

Forestry Commission Scotland

Jun 2012 - Oct 2012 (4 months)

Performed data capture and editing for the 'Open Habitat' Project using ArcGIS10. Identified, digitized, and classified vegetation data using various sources like Ordinance Survey maps and satellite images.

ArcGIS Vegetation Mapping Remote Sensing

GIS Research Associate

Microsoft Research & IUCN

Mar 2012 - May 2012 (2 months)

Researched and reviewed pre-existing global biodiversity threat data for a web application. Acquired, processed, and transformed GIS data using ESRI ArcGIS10 for application integration.

GIS Data Processing ESRI Web Application Development

GIS Editorial Assistant

Scottish Government

Mar 2011 - Mar 2011 (0 months)

Edited the definitive place-name Gazetteer for Scotland, characterizing and geo-locating a wide variety of geographical features. Provided part-time assistance while pursuing master's studies.

Gazetteer Management Geographical Features

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Symbiosis International University

M.S C.GEOINFORMATICS, Geoinformatics

Grade: GPA 2.717 out of 4.0

Completed a Master's Internship focused on editing and upgrading urban maps of Pune city, including populating, updating road networks, and performing shortest path analysis using GeoConcept software. Master’s thesis: ‘Rainfall Thresholding for Triggering Landslides In parts of Chamoli District, Uttarakhand, India’ under the supervision of Dr. P. K. Champati Ray, Group Head, IIRS (Indian Institute

University of Edinburgh

M.S C.GIS, GIS

Grade: 2:2 (Class II Division II)

Studied courses to enhance skills specifically in spatial analysis, hyperspectral remote sensing, radar remote sensing, environmental impact assessment (EIA) and spatial modelling of human – environment interactions. Master’s thesis: ‘Analyzing Spatio – Temporal changes in the forest cover of Chamoli District, Uttarakhand in India from 1999 to 2010’ under the supervision of Dr. Caroline Nichol, Pr