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Joel Chandrakanthan

@joelchandrakanthan

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I build GIS-driven land-use plans, spatial analyses, and urban development insights.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute GIS, spatial modelling, and land-use planning skills to urban transformation, infrastructure, and data-driven development projects while continuing to grow through interdisciplinary collaboration.

I'm currently completing an MSc in Urban Transformation at TU Dortmund while working remotely as an Urban Planning Consultant for Arcspazia in Jaffna, advising municipal clients on land-use, urban development concepts, and spatial data analysis.

At Sri Lanka's Urban Development Authority, I coordinated GIS-based planning studies for infrastructure and settlement projects and prepared land-use plans and spatial analyses. My work also includes data collection and analysis for agriculture and nutrition at Sanyu Consultants, plus participation in a 24 MLD SWRO desalination project at GreenTech Consultants.

I bring First Class Honours in Town & Country Planning and practical spatial modelling skills across Python, R, ArcGIS, QGIS, and web mapping. My portfolio includes live projects on Sri Lankan urban growth, German walkability and transit, and spatial econometrics.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Urban Planning Consultant

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Arcspazia

Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Provided GIS-based advisory on land-use and spatial development projects. Offered remote advisory on urban development concepts and spatial data analysis for municipal clients.

GIS Spatial Data Analysis Land Use Planning Urban Development

City Planner

Urban Development Authority

Dec 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 3 months)

Coordinated GIS-based planning studies for infrastructure and settlement projects. Prepared land-use plans and spatial analyses supporting urban development projects.

GIS Spatial Analysis Land Use Planning Urban Planning