AIAshraful Islam
@ashrafulislam3
Freelance GIS specialist delivering spatial analysis, training, and geodatabase solutions.
BangladeshWhat I'm looking for
I am a GIS professional with over 20 years of multidisciplinary experience delivering spatial data analysis, thematic mapping, geodatabase development, and project management across government, NGOs, and the private sector. I have led GIS design and analysis for urban planning, environmental, and health mapping projects, developed spatial databases, and provided extensive training and capacity building for institutional staff.
As a seasoned trainer and communicator, I have delivered ArcGIS and QGIS courses for organizations including JICA, UNEP, and national agencies, and managed full project cycles from proposal through reporting. I am comfortable with short-term field placements, remote GIS support, and producing high-quality cartographic outputs using tools such as ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, ENVI, and Adobe Illustrator.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
GDAssociate Professor in Geography
GoB, Dhaka
Jan 2008 - Present (18 years)
Taught geography and environment courses and delivered GIS training while supporting research in spatial analysis and geodatabase development since 2008.
Freelance GIS Specialist
Self Employed
Provided freelance GIS design, spatial data analysis, thematic mapping, and field GIS support for government, NGO, and private-sector projects, delivering training and project reports over a 20+ year career.
Freelance GIS Expert & Analyst
Multiple Organizations
Jan 2001 - Dec 2008 (7 years 11 months)
Delivered GIS design, spatial database development, thematic mapping, and institutional training for clients including JICA, Swiss Red Cross, UNEP, DoE, and WHO from 2001 to 2008.
Chief GIS Expert
GEODESEC Consultants & Services Ltd.
Jan 2005 - Dec 2007 (2 years 11 months)
Oversaw GIS project operations including policy, design, training, and end-to-end project delivery for environmental and planning clients between 2005 and 2007.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UDUniversity of Dhaka
Master of Science, Geography & Environment
Master of Science in Geography & Environment from the University of Dhaka.
UDUniversity of Dhaka
Bachelor of Science (Honors), Geography & Environment
Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Geography & Environment from the University of Dhaka.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
BangladeshAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
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