Fasih Ishfaq
@fasihishfaq
Geospatial specialist with 15 years' experience in GIS, 3D modelling, remote sensing and AI.
What I'm looking for
I am a geospatial specialist with 15 years of progressive experience in GIS, cartography, topography, survey and data acquisition, combining domain expertise with advanced 3D infrastructure modelling and geospatial analysis.
My work spans enterprise-level GIS data processing, EO (earth observation) analysis, LiDAR and photogrammetric workflows, orthorectification, DSM/DTM generation, and development of multi-temporal, multi-scale geoprocessing techniques using ML and DL models.
I have led airborne survey missions, produced immersive 3D visualizations and supported natural resource management, agricultural zoning and infrastructure planning; I am currently pursuing a PhD in AI and Machine Learning for multisensory and multitemporal EO data analysis.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Researcher
Trento
Feb 2025 - Present (11 months)
Developed enterprise-level GIS datasets and performed geospatial and geostatistical analyses using AI/ML for multisource, multi-temporal Earth observation data to support mapping and planning workflows.
GIS Manager
Suparco
Aug 2018 - Jan 2025 (6 years 5 months)
Managed geospatial data acquisition and processing (LiDAR, satellite, aerial) and led 3D DSM/DTM generation, thematic mapping, and airborne survey projects to support natural resource management and disaster risk assessment.
Geospatial Developer
Fatima Fertilizer Company
Aug 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year)
Developed GIS-based soil fertility and agricultural zoning analyses using satellite and survey data to design precision fertilizer application maps and support agri-business planning.
Senior GIS Engineer
Cyber Internet Services
May 2017 - Aug 2017 (3 months)
Designed national FTTH fiber-optic layouts and implemented GIS-based network topology, asset management, and real-time geospatial visualization to support deployment and maintenance.
GIS Manager
Master Consulting Engineers
Dec 2015 - May 2017 (1 year 5 months)
Led GIS modeling and DEM-based terrain analyses for rail feasibility and hydrological assessments, and developed 3D geospatial models to support urban and regional planning decisions.
GIS Engineer
Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs
Nov 2011 - Nov 2015 (4 years)
Developed and managed a centralized GIS database integrating high-resolution imagery and field surveys to support urban planning, utilities management, and interactive web-based dashboards for stakeholders.
GIS Analyst
Daleelteq
Sep 2010 - Nov 2011 (1 year 2 months)
Prepared digital base and navigational maps for NAVTEQ for 20 major Pakistani cities, conducted GPS-based POI collection and geocoding, and provided cartographic support for field surveys.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Trento
Doctor of Philosophy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Earth Observation
2024 -
PhD candidate in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning focusing on analysis of multisensory and multitemporal Earth observation data.
LUMS (Lahore University of Management Sciences)
Training Workshop, Precision Agriculture and Forestry (training)
2018 - 2018
Attended a training workshop on precision agriculture and forestry focused on geospatial applications.
Geo-Spatial Works
Training Course, Big Geospatial Data Analysis
2018 - 2018
Completed a hands-on training course on big geospatial data analysis using Google Earth Engine.
University of the Punjab
Master of Philosophy, Space Science
2016 - 2018
Completed M.Phil in Space Science with focus on space and remote sensing applications.
University of the Punjab
Master of Science, Space Science
2008 - 2010
Completed M.Sc. in Space Science covering remote sensing, geospatial analysis, and related methodologies.
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