O L A S U N K A N M I (OLA) A. BUSARI

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Versatile and hardworking Geospatial Scientist. Proficient in using ArcGIS to analyze big spatial/GIS datasets (e.g. geographic data, US Census data) and visualize them through maps. Skilled in the use of ENVI software for visualization and classification of remotely sensed images. Uses R, Python and SPSS packages for statistical analysis. Expert in the use of MS office especially Word, Excel and Access.

SKILLS

Proficient in GIS and Remote Sensing software– ArcGIS, GeoDa and ENVI

Proficient in R, Python, SQL and SPSS

Can use spatial and non-spatial data to create maps with GIS applications

Skilled in extracting useful information from geographical data

Can create, maintain and use database information for spatial mapping and analysis

Expert in the use of Microsoft office packages, e.g. – MS Word, MS Excel and MS Access

Possesses strong statistical and analytical skills

Possesses strong written and oral communication skills

ATTRIBUTES

Fast learner with strong conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills

Adaptable

Ability to work well individually and as part of a team

Goal and result-oriented

Works effectively under pressure

EDUCATION

Master of Science: Applied Geospatial Science, August 2019

Bowling Green State University - Bowling Green, Ohio.

Took Courses like Geographic Information System, Applied Geographic Information System, Remote Sensing, Urban Geography, Quantitative Techniques and Methods, Spatial Modelling among others.

Bachelor of Science: Geography and Regional Planning, April 2009

Olabisi Onabanjo University - Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria

Diploma: Transport Planning and Management, January 2006

Olabisi Onabanjo University - Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria

CERTIFICATIONS

Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Technology May 2019

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio.

WORK & PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Graduate, Applied Geospatial scientist, 08/2017 to 07/2019

Bowling Green State University – Bowling Green, Ohio

Used GIS applications to analyze best location for new airport in the State of Ohio

Created spatial and non-spatial databases (attribute data, tables)

Analyzed big spatial data and visualized them through maps

Geocoded location addresses

Extracted useful information from geographic data

Conducted research on the spatial distribution of Nigerians in Toledo MSA for policy decision making

Created maps for spatial analysis of phenomena

Used remote sensing software to analyze urban development

Sourced and collected spatial data

Sourced metadata and documented data source

Conducted location suitability projects

Town Planning Officer/GIS Analyst, 12/2016 to 6/ 2017

Ibadan Local Government Properties Company Ltd - Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Used GIS applications to create maps and analyzed spatial data

Collected and interpreted spatial data for urban planning purpose

Conducted spatial analysis for company to make decisions

Created special maps for company use

Supervised and monitored company’s projects

Engaged in environmental and community development decision making

Served contravention notices

Conducted field investigations and prepared reports

Funds Transfer Officer, 12/ 2012 to 12/ 2016

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc - Ikirun, Osun State, Nigeria

Processed account to account transfers

Processed remittances

Processed and monitored clearing checks

Geography Teacher, 7/ 2011 to 7/ 2012

Ayetoro-Gbede Community College - Kabba, Kogi State, Nigeria

Taught Geography at Senior High school level (SS1, SS2, & SS3)

Managed the entire school activities as Master on duty occasionally

Managed School Social activities

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