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Thida Swe

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GIS Technician at myOSM/CDE Myanmar mapping and validating OpenStreetMap data to support a dependable basemap for Myanmar.

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At myOSM/CDE Myanmar, I map, import, and validate OpenStreetMap data in priority areas to support a dependable basemap for Myanmar. I also organize mapping workshops and meetups, validate community contributions, and manage myOSM’s social channels.

My work spans GIS mapping for energy infrastructure and forest classification, as well as translation of open mapping and water resources materials from English to Burmese. I hold a Master of Engineering in Water Resources from Yangon Technological University and have taught engineering and school courses.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Advanced mapper

myOSM

Jul 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Map, update, and validate geographic data to create an open-source map, collaborating with other mappers on advanced strategies.

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Current

Translator

One Water

Mar 2023 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Translate written materials related to water resources from English to Burmese.

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GIS Service Provider for Energy Infrastructure Mapping

CDE Myanmar

Apr 2025 - Jul 2025 (3 months)

Mapped high-voltage transmission lines and pylons using high-resolution satellite imagery and integrated energy datasets into OpenStreetMap.

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GIS Technician

Air Asia Survey Myanmar Co., Ltd

Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 (2 months)

Created forest type classification maps using ortho and laser images and interpreted forest road networks manually from red relief image maps.

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Service Provider for ArcMap Video Recording Course

CDE

Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 (2 months)

Developed and designed learning material, coordinated educational content, and recorded and edited audio and video for e-learning courses.

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Secondary Teacher

ConceptX International School

Aug 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Created lesson plans and delivered engaging lessons to promote effective learning, assisting students with adjustment and socializing.

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GIS Technician

Aung Dana Thukha Co., Ltd

Apr 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Created maps using GIS software, compiled reports from geospatial and GPS data, and managed the GIS database and troubleshooting.

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Assistant Lecturer

Yangon Technological University

Dec 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 2 months)

Designed and developed hydraulic and hydrology courses, delivered lectures and tutorials, and assessed student progress.

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Assistant Lecturer

Technological University (Myeik)

Jul 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 5 months)

Delivered learning instructions, prepared lesson plans, and developed innovative teaching techniques to create student interest.

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Demonstrator

Technological University (Myeik)

Nov 2014 - Jul 2018 (3 years 8 months)

Assisted teaching staff and course coordinators in delivering teaching activities.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Yangon Technological University logoYU

Yangon Technological University

Master of Engineering, Water Resources Engineering

2015 - 2018

Master of Engineering in Water Resources from Yangon Technological University from 2015 to 2018.

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Technological University (Myeik)

Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering

2008 - 2013

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil from Technological University (Myeik) from 2008 to 2013.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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