Faizan Bhat

Lead GIS planning and execution for BharatNet Phase III fiber broadband rollout across Jammu & Kashmir. Prepare and maintain GIS layers for OFC routes, Gram Panchayats, blocks, exchanges, handholes, manholes and network assets.

Led spatial data collection, analysis and mapping for Master Plans and Zonal Development Plans across urban and peri-urban areas. Prepared the Local Area Plan for the proposed alignment of Western Foreshore Road, Dal Lake.

Mapped HT/LT network assets and supported HVDS implementation; performed quality checking and management of consumer and network data.

Planned and designed fiber optic network routes using GIS, AutoCAD and QGIS; interpreted construction drawings, utility maps and permitting requirements.

Developed base maps using GCP-based georeferencing, administrative boundary digitization and satellite-image feature capture; mapped HT/LT assets and handled network/consumer data.

Worked on OSGB Master Plan Updation.

Worked on RAPDRP-B project.

Worked on National Rural Drinking Water Programme.

Worked on R-APDRP Part-A project.

Pursuing a Master of Urban Studies at IGNOU, expected completion in 2026.

Completed a Master's in Geo-informatics from the University of Kashmir from 2011 to 2014.

Completed a Bachelor's in Computer Applications from the University of Kashmir from 2007 to 2009.