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Aren Bedian

@arenbedian

GIS technician and survey specialist integrating CAD and geospatial data to deliver accurate infrastructure mapping and remote sensing insights.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a GIS role where I can build accurate geodatabases, validate spatial quality, and support infrastructure or environmental projects using ArcGIS and remote sensing—collaborating with engineers while growing my GIS and survey expertise.

I’m a GIS and survey professional focused on geospatial data processing, infrastructure mapping, and reliable survey data collection. I integrate AutoCAD/CAD datasets into ArcGIS workflows, validating topology and spatial accuracy to keep deliverables consistent and engineering-ready.

At GeoVibe, I digitized gas and utility infrastructure from AutoCAD into ArcGIS Pro with accurate alignment and performed QA/validation of geospatial datasets. I also built ArcGIS Online training modules using StoryMaps, feature layers, and imagery workflows, while researching UAV and satellite remote sensing approaches (including Sentinel-2) for environmental monitoring and infrastructure analysis.

Before that, I supported transportation and utility projects through CAD/BIM production with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and I handled field survey control, monumentation, construction layout, and subsurface utility/invert data using GPS, scanners, and Total Station. I bring a strong GIS foundation from Rutgers and Michigan State’s GIS certificate, and I’m motivated to keep improving how teams capture, analyze, and communicate spatial information.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

GIS Technician

Current

GeoVibe

Jun 2025 - Present (1 year)

Digitized gas and utility infrastructure from AutoCAD drawings into ArcGIS Pro, ensuring accurate spatial alignment and topology validation. Built GIS datasets and structured geodatabases for infrastructure mapping, and developed ArcGIS Online StoryMaps training modules for youth education programs.

ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Geodatabases Topology Validation GIS QA QC Feature Layers NDVI NDRE

CAD/BIM Technician

Liro-Hill

May 2024 - May 2025 (1 year)

Produced civil and structural engineering drawings in AutoCAD to support transportation and utility infrastructure projects. Created sheet sets and site plans, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to meet deadlines, and supported documentation through site inspections.

Autocad Sheets Technical Documentation Structural Drawings Project Documentation

Survey Technician

Langan Engineering

Jul 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 7 months)

Collected field survey data using GPS, scanners, and Total Station equipment for survey control and site documentation. Processed survey data to produce CAD and GIS deliverables using Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Carlson, and Leica Infinity, including subsurface utility and invert data capture with photo documentation.

Survey Control Recovery Civil 3D Autocad Carlson Leica Infinity

Traffic Engineering Intern

Stantec

May 2019 - Aug 2019 (3 months)

Analyzed traffic volume data in Excel to support transportation studies and conducted field traffic counts and roadway measurements. Assisted with preparing presentation materials summarizing findings for planning board meetings.

Excel Roadway Measurements Field Data Collection

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Michigan State University

Professional Certificate, GIS

Completed a four-course professional certificate program in GIS covering ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, spatial analysis, and remote sensing applications.