Subtain Hussain Syed
@subtainhussainsyed
Experienced GIS and IT specialist focused on humanitarian support.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned IT and GIS professional with over two decades of experience in managing and implementing technology solutions for humanitarian support. My journey began with a strong educational foundation in Computer Science, culminating in an M.Sc. from the University of Peshawar. Throughout my career, I have led multidisciplinary teams in various projects, focusing on land administration systems, digital census coordination, and geospatial data management.
My core expertise lies in project design, implementation, and management, particularly in the context of urban and rural planning, climate change analysis, and WASH management. I have successfully developed and deployed interactive dashboards using Power BI, enhancing real-time data visualization for informed decision-making. My commitment to capacity building is evident through my extensive training initiatives, equipping teams with essential geodata handling skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
As I seek new opportunities, I am eager to contribute my skills in a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration. I am particularly interested in roles that allow me to leverage my technical expertise while making a meaningful impact in the community.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Land Information System Lead Consultant
DAI-USAID
May 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Led the design and implementation of a modern, centralized Land Administration System for the Merged Areas of KP, focusing on GIS integration, IT infrastructure, and government staff capacity building. Oversaw the development and rollout of the Centralized Land Records Management Information System (CLRMIS) and a GIS-based Data Center. Designed and deployed an interactive Power BI dashboard to mon
GIS/MIS Manager
Terra Matrix Technologies (TMT)
Aug 2021 - Apr 2022 (8 months)
Managed and supervised various in-house projects, providing technical support to team members. Successfully completed city master plans, including geospatial land use surveys and LiDAR data processing. Designed and implemented a multiuser Geodatabase for land records and urban land use projects.
Manager MIS/GIS
Associate in Development (AiD)
Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)
Managed the GIS/MIS Unit for all ongoing projects, leading IT infrastructure and establishing services for implementation, monitoring, data management, and analysis for urban municipal services. Led field-level data collection projects and developed MIS applications for mobile survey tools. Oversaw team management and data analysis for various projects, including the National Institute of Populati
LPTR Technical Specialist
DAI
Aug 2019 - Present (5 years 10 months)
Provided recommendations for individuals and organizations to meet with in Pakistan, coordinating and scheduling meetings. Assisted in outlining a technical questionnaire to guide discussions. Contributed to and reviewed post-trip reports in coordination with the DAI recon team.
Technical Expert Land Settlement
MAGP-UNDP
May 2019 - Present (6 years 1 month)
Led as Technical Expert (IT/GIS/MIS) for a sample case study Land Settlement GIS-based project, focusing on modern technology design and implementation. Supervised compact land records beneficiary parcel revenue surveys and automation processes. Developed methodologies and oversaw the implementation of resettlement/settlement of landowners revenue surveys using DGPS and Android App.
Director IT/MIS
Terra Matrix Technologies (TMT)
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 5 months)
Managed and coordinated various in-house projects, providing technical support to team members. Successfully accomplished the Mardan City Master Plan, including geospatial land use surveys and land suitability mapping analysis. Integrated Land Records Computerization MIS and GIS with a web reporting dashboard.
MIS Expert
PEPAC
Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 5 months)
Conducted surveys and analysis for the identification of proposed slum areas in five urban cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Designed household survey questionnaires for slum areas and risk assessment. Developed an MIS Slum database for household surveys and a centralized Geo-database linked with the MIS database for visual maps.
Information Management /Mapping Consultant
UNDP
Dec 2014 - Present (10 years 6 months)
Verified and analyzed collected damage and loss sector-wise data, ensuring all observations were uniquely identified. Supported PDMA for consolidation and statistical analysis of field survey data management. Liaised with counterparts at PDMA and the UNDP team for data interpretation and analysis.
Data Mapping Analyst
UNDP
Oct 2014 - Present (10 years 8 months)
Designed and formatted Recovery Need Assessment (RNA) sector-wise for flood-affected districts. Presented damage and loss data to government departments, including NDMA and SDMA. Reviewed geospatial data and provided technical support for data needs gap identification in hazard districts.
Manager – IT/GIS
United Nation Human Settlement Program (UN-HABITAT)
Jun 2006 - Present (19 years)
Spearheaded operations of the ITSU GIS/MIS section, developing proposals and coordinating IT activities. Managed various projects, including Earthquake & Flood Disaster, IDPs Conflict, and Land Computerization. As Project Manager for the Census Project, successfully set up and equipped GIS/IT labs in nine regional offices and developed a centralized geodatabase of urban blocks.
GIS Analyst
United Nation Humanitarian Information Centre
Dec 2005 - Present (19 years 6 months)
Served as an Information Management team member, coordinating with HIC clients in the development of mapping products and multiuser geodatabases. Assisted in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) with partner UN/INGO organizations. Ensured compliance with data standards within the humanitarian community of disaster districts.
Program Manager Of CIS – MIS/GIS
IRDP
Jun 2002 - Present (23 years)
Implemented the Community Information System (CIS) in District Mardan. Managed the project lifecycle from design to deployment, ensuring successful integration and functionality.
GIS Analyst
GTZ
Jan 2002 - Present (23 years 5 months)
Worked as a GIS Analyst for the LTRC Center/School Mapping project. Applied GIS techniques to analyze and map educational data.
GIS/Data Analyst
DFID / British Council Peshawar
Aug 2000 - Present (24 years 10 months)
Performed GIS and data analysis tasks for various projects. Utilized GIS software to process and visualize spatial data.
Computer Programmer
Oriental Public School
Apr 2000 - Present (25 years 2 months)
Worked as a Computer Programmer, developing and maintaining software applications. Contributed to the school's IT infrastructure and systems.
GIS & Database Consultant
Multi-Donors / Semiotics Consultants
May 1999 - Present (26 years 1 month)
Provided GIS and database consulting services for various projects. Advised on data management strategies and spatial analysis techniques.
GIS Specialist /Data Analyst
DFID / British Council
Nov 1998 - Present (26 years 7 months)
Served as a GIS Specialist and Data Analyst, contributing to various projects. Applied GIS and data analysis skills to support project objectives.
GIS Developer/ Database Admin
UNICEF/ School Mapping Consultants
Jan 1998 - Present (27 years 5 months)
Developed GIS solutions and administered databases for school mapping projects. Ensured data integrity and accessibility for educational planning.
GIS Specialist /Data Analyst
UNICEF/ Pep-Co
Nov 1996 - Present (28 years 7 months)
Worked as a GIS Specialist and Data Analyst for the Primary Education Program Co-Ordinate Office. Provided GIS and data analysis support for educational initiatives.
GIS Specialist
DAI-USAID
Jan 1993 - Present (32 years 5 months)
Involved in human development activities, providing live demo presentations of various agency (district) data on health and education sectors. Utilized GIS for data mapping to support project objectives.
GIS Technician /Data Analyst
USAID/ World Bank Supported EMIS
Jan 1993 - Present (32 years 5 months)
Performed duties as a GIS Technician and Data Analyst for the Education Management Information System. Supported data collection, processing, and analysis for educational planning.
WEB Developer
EIROP-UNDP
Jan 1993 - Present (32 years 5 months)
Developed the EDNET Database for the British Council Peshawar. Contributed to web development initiatives within the ST&IT Department.
GIS Specialist
School Mapping Consultant(SMC)
Jan 1993 - Present (32 years 5 months)
Developed geospatial data for the entire Northern Areas for an educational project of the British Council. Applied GIS expertise to create comprehensive school mapping solutions.
Computer Lab In-Charge
Petroman (Computer Training Institute)
Oct 1992 - Present (32 years 8 months)
Managed the computer lab, ensuring smooth operation and providing technical support to students. Maintained hardware and software systems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Peshawar
M.Sc., Computer Science
Completed a Master of Science degree in Computer Science. The curriculum focused on advanced topics in computer science.
Government Post Graduate College Mardan
B.Sc., Science
Obtained a Bachelor of Science degree. The program provided foundational knowledge in various scientific disciplines.
PETROMAN Training Institute Peshawar
Diploma, Computer Science
Completed a Diploma in Computer Science. This program provided practical skills and knowledge in computer science.
BRAINS Degree College of Computer Science Peshawar
Certificate, Computer Science
Completed a certificate course in SUN JAVA (Object Oriented Language). This course focused on object-oriented programming principles using Java.
BRAINS Degree College (ICS) Peshawar
Certificate, Database Administration
Completed a certificate course in ORACLE Administration. This course focused on the administration and management of Oracle databases.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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