RESUME

Biju Phukan

MA (Geography), PGD in Cartography

4B, ANJALI, 41/32, Gostha Behari Colony,

Dum Dum Road, Kolkata – 700 074, West Bengal, India

Contact No. 0091-943-***-****

Email: sv842d@r.postjobfree.com

Email: sv842d@r.postjobfree.com

Date of Birth : 31th December, 1970

Experience in Relevant Field : 14.3 yrs.

Years with the Present Firm : 7.5 yrs.

Nationality : Indian

Passport No. and Expiry Date : H5656689 / 08.06.2020

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

• Over 14 years of extensive experience in the fields of GIS Technology, Remote Sensing, and GIS based Mapping, AM/FM projects, GIS Services and Solutions. Extensive experience gain on GIS project Execution, Technical support and Project Management.

• Performance oriented project management with effective communication skills to meet technology needs, provide solutions for system enhancements and understands client requirements to execute the project and delivered to the client.

• Worked on tremendous GIS project for national & International such as Infrastructure, OIL Industries, Telecom, Defense, Land Records, Urban Planning and development, Environmental protection and Management etc.

• Experienced in designing and creating a systematic multi-layered and multi-scale GIS database having both spatial and non-spatial components to develop a comprehensive GIS-based information system for Defence Project in entire North East India.

• Responsibility also includes preparation of various GIS model (relief model, anaglyph model, fly-through model, shaded relief model) for Defence Project of India.

• Expertise in GIS creation, Data management, analysis, QC, QA using all world standard GIS software like GeoMedia Suite of s/w, Arc Info, ArcGIS, Microstation and Autocad.

• Experienced in Digital Image Processing on various types of satellite data, expertise especially in the field of Image Rectification, Atmospheric Correction, Enhancement, Pansharpening, Georeferencing, Classification, Hyperspectral, Interpretation and data visualization with high level of accuracy. To achieve high-level accuracy by using word class image-processing software like Image Analyst (Z/I Imaging), ERDAS, Rolta Geometica, ENVI, and GeoMedia Image etc.

• Familiar with full life cycle of GIS projects from project conceptualization, consulting to designing, execution and delivery to the client.

• Experienced in imparting training on RS/GIS software’s to IIT (Image Interpretation Team), MoD Govt. of India, Dept. of Soil & Agriculture Govt. of West Bengal, ONGC Nazira Assam, Geophysics Department Oil India Limited.

• Experienced in dealing with customer independently and has the ability to assess client requirements for Geo-information services and solutions to meet them.

• Extensive on site project experienced at ONGC, Nazira for one & half year, Oil India Limited, Duliajan for one & half year and three months at Raiganj, Dept. of Irrigation, Govt. of West Bengal.

Academic Qualification:

1996: MA in Geography from Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi-25.

1994: P G Dip in Cartography (Remote Sensing & GIS) from Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi-25.

1991: BA in Geography from D. H. S. K. College, Dibrugarh, under Dibrugarh University, Assam.

Computer and GIS technology Skills :

• GIS Software : ESRI’s Arc Info and Arc GIS, Intergraph’s GeoMedia and GeoMedia

Professional.Google Earth, Microdem.

• Image Processing Software : Rolta Geomatica, Image Analyst (Z/I Imaging), ERDAS.

ENVI (Environmental Visualizing Image), Geomedia Image (Intergraph).

• 3D Modeling software : MTA (MGE Terrain Analyst), Geomedia Terrain, Geomedia Grid

(Intergraph).

• CAD Software : Microstation, AutoCad. Cad Overly, AutoCadMap.

• Photogrammetry Software : ImageStation Photogrammetry, Rolta Photogrammetry Mappar (RPM).

• Office Packages : Microsoft Office, Sun Microsystem Ins. Open Office.

• Graphics : Adobe Photoshop.

Professional Trainings and Certifications:

• Special Training in : Digital Image Processing, Image Analysis and Image Interpretation at

RRSSC, ISRO,Bangalore.

• Project Report : GIS & RS in Mapping and Monitoring for Siting of Industries of

Ghaziabad District,Department of Geography, Jamia Millia Islamia

University, New Delhi.

Professional Experience:

2004 - Till date : Sr Executive L-3, Rolta India Limited, Kolkata, RO (Regional Office)

Providing solutions and services in Geo-Engineering, Geo-spatial, Digital

Mapping, Remote Sensing and GIS Technologies.

2003 - 2004 : Team Leader (FQA), DSM Soft (P) Ltd., Trichi-1

To accept and commit to the team role, planning and project documentation.

To dispatch the deliverables to the Client after the formal clearance of the FQA.

Organizing regular training programs on the technical skills based on the needs.

2000 - 2003 : Sr. Executive, GENESYS International Corporation LTD, SEEPZ, Andheri (E), Mumbai

Digitization and map conversion, QC, QA using GIS Software AutoCAD Map, Cad Overlay,

Arc-Info, Arc view. Digital and Visual Interpretation of Satellite Images & Aerial

Photograph for Urban Planning, Forest Area Management, Mapping of Environmentally

Sensitive zones, Land use, Wasteland, Soil Erosion &

Land slide prone zones. GIS database creation for Lot and Parcel mapping, Village

land record, Management of telecommunication networks and electrical networks.

Feb 1997 - 2000 : Cartographer, WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature India), IIPA, New Delhi.

Preparation of Directories “National Parks & Sanctuaries: of

India. GIS Analysis for Ground Water Development, Environmental Degradation &

Evaluation, Forest Management, Resource Mapping etc. These services include GIS

database design and development, Map creation, updating and finishing.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE (Professional)

Assignment –I

Project : Directory of National Parks & Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, J&K & GAO.

Duration : 1998-2000

Location : New Delhi

Client : WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature India)

Environment : Auto Cad, ArcView

Role : Research Associate

About Project : Preparation of Directories “National Parks & Sanctuaries: of India.

Responsibilities : GIS Analysis for Ground Water Development, Environmental Degradation &

Evaluation, Forest Mapping and other Resource Mapping. These services include GIS database design and development, Map creation,updating and finishing.

Assignment –II

Project : Cook County Tax Parcel Mapping [USA]

Duration : 2000 to 2001

Location : Mumbai

Client : SDS (USA)

Environment : Microstation-J, Arc/Info

Role : Production, QC and QA Member

About Project : The project involved creation of tax parcel database for Cook County. The work process requires construction of Lot, Parcels, ROW (Right of Way), Landhook, Sub Division, Tax Block from Ortho-Photos and Taxmap using BEST-FIT methodology.

Responsibilities :

Worked first six months in production section, captured Lot, Parcel, ROW, Landhook, Sub Division, Tax Block from Ortho-Photos and Taxmap using BEST-FIT methodology. Generated Topology for each Lot & parcel having centroid and attached a parcel pin number with external Database.

Next six months involved in QC Bench for quality check. In this process the quality of Orthophoto tiffs are checked for correct projection system, geometric accuracy and radiometric accuracy to ensure correctness of Orthophotos for production or data capture. Captured data is checked in respect of geometric accuracy, positional accuracy, edge matching, and topology accuracy as per specification. QC Bench also needs to send the QC reports or feed back to the production section for incorporation and improve the quantity & quality.

Last one year I worked as a permanent QA member for all ongoing projects during that time. The Quality Department, which is an independent department, has the same role to play for each project.

QA department selects a suitable sample varying from 10 to 30% of the total volume and checks it as per customer requirements. If the errors found are within the acceptance criteria then the lot is passed else sent back for rectification. QA thoroughly checks the file for missing components, graphic symbology and some general checks according to graphical connectivity of each feature as per customer’s specifications. Graphic connectivity checks would check converted linear and point features up to accuracy of zero tolerance.

Assignment –III

Project : Reliance

Duration : 2001 to 2002

Location : Mumbai

Client : RELIANCE

Environment : Auto Cad, Erdas and Arc Info, Arc View

Role : QA Member

About Project : Land Base Map Creation and IKONOS Image Interpretation for Reliance Infocom.

Reliance Industries Limited was building up an Information System for various Major Cities. Cities are considered in 1st Phase of Implementation in India using IKONOS images. These images were provided intelligence with an appropriate interpretation and converting the data into digital format with all the necessary database attributes attached to it. Major cities covered in this project included Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Kanpur, Mathura, Behrampur, Erode, Anand and Valsad.

Major feature Includes :

Footprint of the building: Residential buildings and Complex buildings, Railway Station, Port buildings, Airport, Stadium, golf course, Playground, Industries, Sports complex, Slums.

Road Edge: All types of Roads, Railway lines, Flyovers, Bridges, Footpath, Island, Airport & Air Strips.

Others Landuse Features: Rivers, Streams, Canal, Culverts, Drains, Island, Dams, Cluster of Trees, Water bodies, Open Space, Rocky Area, Park and Cremation Ground.

Responsibilities : Quality assurance.

Responsible for establishing and maintaining quality assurance activities for the project and

setting criteria based on the Client requirements.

Interacting with QA dept. for resolving the issues and formalizing the process for constituent

specifications and smooth movement of the project.

Check the IKONOS image that is matching with the vector data.

Registration with master grid.

Check all the feature code, line type, legend and edge matching and topology building.

Assignment –IV

Project : KLR (Kerala land Record Project)

Duration : 2002-2003

Location : Mumbai

Client : KERALA Govt.

Environment : Auto Cad Map, Arc GIS

Role : QA Member

About Project : The main focus of the project is to effectively manage the land records, minimize the land and property disputes and enhance transparency in the land records maintenance system. Data created on spatial features will help KLR in proper developmental planning and utilization of resources in a sustainable manner.

The following comparison shows the project in a nutshell:

Ladder data entry and digital drafting of individual RSFs.

Block boundary creation using FMBs (Field Measurement Book values)

Parcel and lot lines are drafted according to the ladder in the FMBs

Khandam boundary creation and fitting in to block using FMB values..

Index lines are drawn according to the dimensions shown in the ladder.

Index lines text, dimension text, location text, parcel text and adjacent block text are put as in the FMBs.

Creation of features in the block map as per the map supplied separately for each block.

Creation of village map by integrating blocks.

Responsibilities :

The project related responsibilities of the QA Department include:

Implementation and maintenance of the Quality Plan.

Sampling of quality throughout the process.

Review & maintenance of Quality Records.

Review of Non-conformance Reports and report project management.

Final inspection of data before delivery.

The QA Department ensures that all of the project documentation is in place and up to date and that

the work is being performed in accordance with the customer’s specifications and satisfaction.

Assignment –V

Project : “BEWAG” (Berlin Electricity Works A.G.)

Duration : 2003-2004

Location : Trichy

Client : SHH (SystemHaus Hemminger, Germany)

Environment : Microstation-J, Oracle 8i, PARIS (customize software link with Oracle and

Microstation develop by SHH, Germany).

Role : Team Leader (FQA)

About Project : To build an Electrical Network Information System (NIS) of all existing Bewag electricity.

Principles of capturing entity is to be captured through two independent matching referenced points, a reference point in front of the utility, a reference point behind the utility.

The topological reference points are House & Building corner, Land & Plot/Parcel boundaries, Kerb lines & Traffic Island, other elements like Walls, Steps, Fence and Street Lamp Post etc.

The project is to develop a GIS system for Electrical Network Mapping & Consumer Indexing for planning and management of Electrical network and consumer database of Electric Supply Company. To analyze the developed Electrical Network Map and Consumer database, an interface was developed using VB++ on top of COTS product.

Responsibilities :

Accept and commit to the Team role to dispatch the deliverables to the client after the formal

clearance of the FQA (Final Quality Assurance).

Ensure the effective Quality Assurance activities, establish and maintain documented Quality

Assurance (QA) Plan.

Establish priorities of Quality Assurance activities of the jobs to match the delivery schedules.

Coordination of project training for quality assurance to the QA & QC Executives, coordination of

system support activities for Quality Assurance.

Identifying the technical skill needs to the Team Leaders, and Module Leaders through feedback.

Perform statistical analysis and create Trend Analysis charts regarding QA check results for

feedback to QC & production departments for helping them to achieve continual improvement.

Monitor PQR (Productivity, Quality and Reliability) norms for QA Executives also counseling for QA

Executives to improve on low PQR.

Assignment –VI

Project : ONGC- GIS Project, ASSAM ASSET. Nazira, Assam.

Duration : 2005-2006

Location : Nazira, ASSAM

Client : ONGC, ASSAM ASSET. Nazira, Assam.

Environment : GeoMedia pro and Image Analyst

Role : On site Project Coordinator

About Project : Survey of ONGC mining lease areas and their 56 Installations sites using DGPS & Total Station and followed by field survey of Flow lines of GAS, OIL, WATER and TRUNK Lines which are all scattered over Rudra Sagar, Lakwa, Geleki, Amguri, Chariali, Changmai Gaon , Demolgaon and Moran areas under Sibsagar District of ASSAM.

Comparison of well locations with the available data and plotting the corrected Wells & GGS data on the map, providingInstallation wise and placement of flow-lines, gas injection lines, water and Trunk Lines.

Responsibilities :

Responsible for overall coordination of the onsite GIS project at ONGC, Nazira, ASSAM. Involved in planning, conducting, supervision and execution of all for this project. Organized DGPS & Total station survey for 1100 number of Wells and 56 nos INSTALLATION of Rudra Sagar, Lakwa, Geleki, Amguri, Chariali, Changmai Gaon , Demolgaon and Moran areas. Flow Line survey completed for OIL Lines, Water Lines, Gas Lines & Trunk Lines.

SOI toposheet of 1:50,000 scales were used as the base map. In addition to these base maps, IKONOS satellite images were used to create updated map on 1:20,000 scale followed by the field survey and ground truthing for final map creation.

Incorporated also all above survey data in to GIS software Geomedia Professional and prepared Based map, Well Location maps, Flow Line maps, and Key Plan maps of mine lease area for the Oil fields areas.

Assignment –VII

Project : “Mapping of Surveyed Seismic Lines of Assam Basin, GIS Based Seismic Database

Management System development, Seismic Survey Planning and Geo-Scientific

Database preparation for Oil and Gas Exploration”.

Duration : 2006-2008

Location : Duliajan, ASSAM.

Client : Oil India Limited, Duliajan, ASSAM

Environment : GeoMedia pro,Geomedia Grid and ENVI

Role : GIS Analysist

About Project : From the SOI TopoSheets, IKONOS imagery, surveyed information of Geophysics

Department, digitaldatabase of seismic lines and survey points of OIL Operational areas are being created in to GIS form using s/w GM Pro, GM Grid

and ENVI. This will help to bring all the related information in fingertip. The salient feature in the use of GIS technology is to create base map and overlay of various components relevant to the buildup of OIL operational area. It’s a GIS based application for query, analysis, preparation of plan map, meeting prerequisite of 2D & 3D Oil field survey, report generation and Asset Management System.

Responsibilities :

I have worked in this project since December, 2006 to 2007 as an onsite technical man power support, project execution as well as fulfillment of daily requirement of the department from Geophysics, NEF project, Geology, Land and Production department. GIS creation done for ML & PEL areas, Plan & Acquired 3D Blocks, Drilled & identified Structures of Oil Operational areas.

Assignment –VIII

Project : GIS Project-Defense

Duration : 2008 to continue

Location : EC (Eastern Command) and all Corps & Div Head Quarters under EC

Client : IIT (Image Interpretation Team), Indian Army, MoD, Govt. of India.

Environment : MicroStation, Z/I Imaging, GeoMedia suites of products, MGE suites of products,

Intergraph’s Photogrammetry solution and Rolta Photogrammetry Mappar (RPM).

Role : GIS Expert & Tech. Support.

About Project : The project is a continuous process of GIS based application developed for

militaryrequirements on Hardware and Software for the comprehensive operations. The project is to set world standard GIS software for image processing, GIS creations & development, Photogrammetry for 3D analysis to develop 2D and 3D GIS System etc.

The project involves the enhancement existing functionalities and to develop the specific requirements to fulfill the operational needs of Defence Officers to make rapid and effective command decisions by use of GIS software.

The software’s has the capabilities of seamlessly integrates, store and manages spatial data translated from formats like SOI DVD (Survey of India Topo-sheet), DGN (Microstation), CAD data and all other world standard file format without any loss.

GIS Data Creation & Analysis Software under 2D and 3D GIS System that integrates disseminates and communicates spatial Information visually on the existing communication network for planning and operational use.

The project is to prepare GIS Databank using Geographic Information System s/w for all sites under MoD. This will help the personnel in the field to take timely and effective decisions by acquiring the information for operational purpose.

Responsibilities :

Organized training on and off on MicroStation, Z/I Imaging, Z/I MTA (Modular GIS Environment

Terrain Analyst). GeoMedia suites of products, MGE suites of products, Intergraph’s Photogrammetry

solution and Rolta Photogrammetry Mappar (RPM) to IIT user staff and officers. Training impart on

presenting with proper document, PPTs, various GIS Model.

Involved in training on Image processing, Image Map generation, Base Map creation, Map Updation,

GIS analysis, Thematic Map generation, Map Publication. The job also included defining of

workflow, study of various inputs required, Database Table Structures and preparation of technical

write up for final presentation to the officials.

Responsible for providing technical support for GIS based projects, participate in technical

discussions, handle technical issues relating to software applications at customer sites.

Responsible for set map production workflow in digital environment using Intergraph’s solutions

and prepare GIS Databank at customer site.

Generate of ortho-rectified multi-temporal database, creation of GCP library, Generation of

Digital Elevation Model (DEM), slope map, aspect map, relief map, High resolution of shaded relief

map of the region, mapping the snow line. Prepared Flythrough Model for Terrain Areas and

inaccessible areas.

Advanced GIS functionalities -- Spatial data translated from formats – SOI DVD (Survey of India

Topo-sheet), DGN (Microstation), CAD data and all other world standard file format without any

loss in to Geomedia base GIS solutions, Projection System Transformation, Creation of Grid,

Geo-reference/warp, M GR, manipulate and display simultaneously adjacent vector and raster data

are added in to the Geomedia Solution. Other features include - Data Security, History Tracking,

Event Player etc.

Responsible for designing and creating a systematic multi-layered and multi-scale GIS database

having both spatial and non-spatial components to develop a comprehensive GIS-based information

system for Defence Personal for their OPS ROOM briefing and different operations at different

station Head Quarter in North East India. And incorporation of 3D Symbol Library for tactical

analysis.

Customer relation management, continual liaison with our onsite Defense offices on various,

production and budget related issues. Planning and implementing the processes and methodologies to

ensure product quality standard compliance.

Assignment –IX

Project : E-GIS

Duration : 2008-2010

Location : EC (Eastern Command) and all Corps & Div Head Quarters under EC

Client : Engr Branch, MoD, Govt. of India.

Environment : E-GIS, Geomedia

Role : GIS Expert & Tech Support.

About Project : The project is to prepare GIS Databank using Geographic Information System for Defence Engineers of all Branches under MoD. This will help the personnel in the field to take timely and effective decisions by acquiring the information for operational purpose like landslide, bridge construction, field operation, national calamities like Flood, fire, earthquake etc.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing technical support for Staff of Engr Branch, MoD, Govt. of India. Prepare training modules and technical papers for conducting training program for the s/w, participate in technical discussions with Officers to build the methodologies and plan program for above purpose, handling other technical issues relating to GIS s/w E-GIS and Geomedia software.

Assignment –X

Project : BHUMIKA

Duration : July, 2009 - June, 2010

Location : EC (Eastern Command) and all Corps & Div Head Quarters under EC

Client : Ops Branch, MoD, Govt. of India.

Environment : BHUMIKA, Geomedia Professional

Role : GIS Expert & Tech Support.

About Project : The project is to automate the flow of information in the field formations and present Decision support options to field commanders. The system will assist to Defence Staff in assessing offensive and defensive situations for timely planning and effective decision-making. Processed and developed various raster and vector data as per the format of customized software for tactical analysis for internal defense operation. Planning movement of men and materials during operational mobilization is quick and efficient using Road Network Analysis tools. Generation of a 3D Terrain Model of the displayed map based on varying lighting conditions for launching missions. Users can exploit the Inbuilt Library of Symbols for quick creation of tactical overlays thus enabling accurate and quick dissemination of operational information. War fighters can plan offensive / defensive operations quickly. Creation of an electronic Mapboard of the theatre of Operation.

Responsibilities :

Involved in providing guidance to structure Database Table, GIS analysis, Thematic Map generation. The job included defining of workflow, study of various inputs required, Database Table Structures and preparation of technical write up for final presentation to the officials.

Responsible for providing technical support for Staff of Ops Branch, MoD, Govt. of India. Prepare training modules and technical papers for conducting training program for the s/w, participate in technical discussions with Officers to build the methodologies and plan program for above purpose, handling other technical issues relating to GIS & Software.

Assignment –XI

Project : MICRO SURVEY FOR 58000 HECTARES FOR TEESTA BARRAGE PROJECT OF WEST BENGAL

IRRIGATION DEPARTMENT.

Duration : 2011

Location : Kolkata

Client : SCOTT WILSON, India

Environment : Intergraph Solutions

Role : Project coordinator & GIS Analyst.

About Project : Ground Survey using DGPS & Total Station and Digital Photogrammetry. Preparation of 0.25m contour using survey data. Generation of DEM from the contours & Generation of Ortho-Photo. Extraction of major topographic features from ortho-photo. Collection, scanning, registration, digitization, mosaicing and digital Mouza maps preparation for the study area. Importing and merged the contour data, with updated graphic data and adding mosaic Mouza sheet as backdrop of the above layer in to GIS. Plotting and ground (field) verification after GIS creation & Model (DEM) generation. Incorporation of spatial and non- spatial data available within Irrigation and Waterways department. Finally Web GIS based Decision Support System by integrating the various data available within Irrigation & Waterways Department, West Bengal.

Responsibilities :

Involved as project coordinator and GIS expert in all activities of project support in defining process flow, software requirement projections, survey plan program and execution, field verification, production, QC and QA. Examine process and its work flow at every stage of production and takes suitable action against error propagation up-front. Attended survey program at Raiganj, West Bengal for DGPS & TS survey, field verification and ground truthing. The contours generated 0.5m interval from RL value (TS data) further interpolated in digital environment using standard mathematical algorithms available for deriving contours in to 0.25m interval.

Procured latest available cloud free Cartosat stereo satellite image from NRSC for the entire AOI of 580 sq. km and created ortho-photo for feature collection. Mosaicing and geo referencing carried out for Mouza sheets for whole area and incorporation of project features including digitization of Mouza boundary, extraction of major topographic features from ortho-photo (Cartosat Image), like roads, railway lines, water bodies, forest areas etc. Merged all topographic features, contour data, Mouza sheet as backdrop of the above layer and plotting in 1:3960 scale. Generated 3D model (DEM) from contour data, incorporated spatial and non-spatial data available within Irrigation and Waterways department, West Bengal.

Professional Appreciation & Certification:

20-11-2006 - Certified by ONGC, Nazira, Assam Asset for actively involved in the GIS Project.

15-07-2008 - Certified by Chief Geophysicist, Oil India Limited, Duliajan, Assam on efforts put during

execution of the GIS Project.

21-10-2009 - Appreciation Letter from IIT, HQ Eastern Command (GSI), Kolkata for excellent support

services in GIS s/w.

28-02-2009 - Appreciation Letter from IIT, HQ-57 Mtn. Div., Lemakhong on exceptional knowledge in GIS

Concepts & Commands.

25-04-2009 - Appreciation Letter from IIT, HQ-3 Corps, Dimapur, for Expertise and Command over

Expression in the subject of GIS.

02-12-2009 - Appreciation Letter from 5 Engineer Regiment, HQ-2 Mtn Div., Dinjan for excellent

support & Training on E-GIS & Geomedia Software.

Professional Affiliation:

Membership in Indian Society of Geomatics (ISG) since 2009

Professional Award :

26-06-2004 - I have received a best suggestion award from DSM Soft Ltd(P) company for GIS design &

solution for project evelopment “IMPROVED PROCESS ON INCORPORATION”

14-11-2009 - FIVE YEARS SERVICE AWARD received from Rolta India LTD

Declaration

I hereby declare that all statements made in this application form are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

(BIJU PHUKAN)

Date: 29/04/2012

Place: Chennai

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