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Rida Kanwal

@ridakanwal

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Passionate GIS specialist with expertise in remote sensing and analysis.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment where I can apply my GIS expertise to impactful projects, fostering growth and innovation.

I am a dedicated professional with a Master's degree in Engineering from the University of Science and Technology of China, specializing in Satellite Remote Sensing and its applications. My academic journey has equipped me with a robust understanding of digital image processing, global climate change, and safety monitoring technologies. I have conducted significant research, including an exploratory analysis of the relationship between wildfire properties and air pollution in China, which has been recognized in various publications.

My practical experience includes internships at DAI Pakistan and TDCP Pakistan, where I utilized my GIS and remote sensing skills to develop and digitize datasets for risk assessments and contributed to financial analysis and event management. I am proficient in tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, and Python, and I have a strong foundation in spatial analysis and data-driven approaches for wildfire mapping and prediction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Internship

DAI Pakistan

Aug 2017 - Present (8 years)

Developed and digitized missing data using GIS and remote sensing expertise to enhance existing datasets for risk assessments. Performed spatial analysis to assess and validate the alignment of wildfire risk zones, identifying discrepancies between risk zones and insurance coverage.

GIS Remote Sensing Spatial Analysis Digitalization Risk Assessment

Internship

TDCP Pakistan

May 2016 - Present (9 years 3 months)

Gained experience in financial analysis and event coordination as an intern. Supported both finance and event management departments.

Financial Analysis Event Coordination Data Entry Administrative Support Microsoft Office

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Science and Technology of China

Masters of Engineering, Safety Science and Engineering

2021 - 2023

Grade: 3.2

Activities and societies: Exploratory Analysis of the relationship between wildfire properties and air pollution in China

Focused on Safety Science and Engineering, with coursework including Satellite Remote Sensing on Land Surface and its Application, Digital Image Processing, and Global Climate Change. Studied Modern Safety Monitoring and Technology, Fire Risk Analysis, and Performance Based Design.

Anhui Normal University

Chinese Language Course, Mandarin

2019 - 2020

Grade: A

Activities and societies: Chinese Panorama

Completed an Advanced Chinese language course, achieving HSK Level 4 proficiency. Gained a comprehensive understanding of Chinese culture and language.

Punjab University

Masters of Science, Geographical Information System

2015 - 2017

Grade: 3.21

Activities and societies: Flood Inundation in Nowshera Charsadda using GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques

Specialized in Geographical Information System, covering Principles of Remote Sensing, Spatial Object-oriented analysis and design, and Web GIS and Mapping. Also studied Water Resource Management and Database Design and Management.