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MOHAMED ABDALLA AWAD

**** ********* ** *** ***, Frederick, MD 21703 704-***-**** abow01@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly talented GIS specialist with field work experience

Exceptional knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of GIS science

Expertise in automating geoprocessing and enhancing workflow using Python scripts and

ESRI Model Builder

Proficiency in ESRI GIS software suite, cartography, and mapping techniques

Profound programming knowledge and customization of interfaces using VBA and ArcObjects

Strong concept base in SQL, and Relational Databases

Comprehension of FGDC Metadata standard and SDSFIE data model

Deep knowledge of the Coordinate Systems and Projections

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

GIS Technician, BECHTEL CORPORATION - Frederick MD June 2011-Present

Providing GIS support for a wide range of projects worldwide as part of Bechtel s GIS

team

Performing spatial analysis to improve data-intensive processes, and help effectively

model data needed to support Bechtel projects

Preparing environmental data for mapping and reporting to government agencies

Maintaining the interoperability of spatial data in Oracle Spatial Enterprise from

different sources such as engineering drawing, web map services, GIS data clearinghouse,

etc.

Using SQL queries to manage GIS data in Oracle Spatial Enterprise Architecture

Producing professional maps for internal and external clients

GIS Private Tutor- Raleigh, NC Feb 2011-May 2011

One to one private tutor for two graduate students on a GIS programming course curriculum

Research Assistant, NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY - Raleigh, NC Feb 2008-Dec 2010

Participated in the GIS projects for local and federal government agencies as a member of

the Center for Earth Observation:

Developed GIS applications using ArcObjects with Visual Basic for Application (VBA)

Automated batch geoprocessing and enhanced workflow using Python scripts

Introduced instructional materials on customizing GIS applications for a graduate level

course

Teaching assistant for the GIS Programming Fundamentals and Special Topics in Geospatial

Information Science graduate level courses

EDUCATION

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, Raleigh, NC

Master in Geospatial Information Science and Technology - GPA 3.50 May 2010

Graduate certificate in GIS - GPA 3.75 May 2008

GIS Graduate Coursework: Introduction to Geographic Information Science, Principles of

Spatial Analysis, Principles of Geographic Information Science, Application Issues In GIS,

Introduction to Visual Basic for GIS, Applied Spatial Statistics, Geospatial Analysis and

Modeling, Introduction to GPS, Computer Cartography, Environmental Remote Sensing, and

some ESRI online courses.

COMPUTER MAN COLLEGE, Khartoum, Sudan

Bachelor of Sciencein Computer Science Aug 2004

UNIVERSITY OF KHARTOUM, Khartoum, Sudan

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics Dec 2003

COMPUTING

Programming languages: VBA, Python, VB.NET

ESRI: ArcGIS (ArcInfo license level), ArcGIS Server

ArcGIS Extensions: Geocoding, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, Data Interoperability

Open source GIS: GRASS

Other GIS software: ERDAS IMAGINE (image classification), Feature Analyst

GPS: GPS Pathfinder office software. GPS device: Trimble GeoXT

Web design: Adobe Dreamweaver

Graphic editing: Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

TRAINING

Microsoft lecture led course: Introduction to Programming Microsoft .NET Applications

with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 at Frederick, MD on March 2012

ESRI in class course: Introduction to Programming ArcObjects using VBA at Vienna, VA on

April 27-29, 2009.

ESRI online Courses: Introduction to ArcGIS for Developers, Getting Started with

ArcObjects in ArcGIS, Learning ArcGIS Spatial Analyst, Turning Data into Information Using

ArcGIS 9, Exploring the VBA Environment, Introduction to Visual Basic 6, Learning ArcGIS

Desktop, and Basics of the Geodatabase Data Model.

FUTURE LEARNING INPROGRESS

Programming ArcObjects using VB.NET

LANGUAGES

English (fluent), Arabic (Native)REFERENCES

Available upon requestNorth Carolina State University GIS Portfolio

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