RESUME

Sagar Sonone – GIS Engineer

CGeog(GIS), FRGS (with IBG), MSSSI

Current location: - Doha, Qatar

E-mail:- add7oj@r.postjobfree.com

Mob (Qatar): +974-****-**** (Current)

Mob (India): +91-779***-****

Summary:

A self-driven person with proven capabilities of strong analytical and mapping skills with a strong communication experience for internal and external clients. Ability to adapt according to the work environments, continuously looks at ways to add value, to take initiative in improving processes and identify business opportunities. GIS Engineer with more than 10 years of experience working with GIS for generating data, Planning and Co-ordinating, data conversions, QA/QC, Asset data management – ArcGIS and InfoNet (Innovyze), Develop informative maps, preparing networks datasets for roads, drainage etc.

Experienced in various capital Infrastructure, utility projects & Master plans such as - Qatar Integrated Drainage Master plan (QIMP - ASHGHAL [PWA]), Qatar Rail, FIFA 2022, Expressway and Local Roads projects, Dubai Master Plan, United Utilities projects, Sandeigo Storm water drainage project achieving 98% of quality and efficiency. Chartered Geographer– CGeog (GIS) & Fellow of Royal Geographical Society (from IBG), UK, Certified from Canadian Institute of Geomatics in GIS/LIS and Member of SSSI- Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute, Australia. GIS Tasks involvement include,

Working on Drainage and Ground Water Network, Rail and Road Network.

Automations - achieving efficiency and quality

Asset data management

Geo-processing tasks

Working with master plan projects

Working with roads and drainage networks

Performed gap analysis

Preparing informative plans / maps

Working with spatial & non-spatial datasets

Work Experience:-

Ashghal - “Public Works Authority” (Doha, Qatar) Currently working as a “GIS ENGINEER”

From 23rd April 2017 to Till Date.

MWH UK Pvt. Ltd (now part of Stantec) (Doha, Qatar) Designation: “GIS SPECIALIST”

From 2nd Aug 2014 to 20th April 2017.

MWH Resource Net India Pvt. Ltd

Designation: “GIS ANALYST”

From 9th April 2012 to 31st July 2014.

TomTom India Pvt. Limited

Designation: “DIGITAL CARTOGRAPHER & TECHNICAL SUPPORT”

From 1st June 2011 to 6th April 2012

MWH ResourceNet India Pvt. Ltd

Designation: “JUNIOR ENGINEER (GIS)”

From 1st Dec 2008 to 31st Aug 2009.

Core Competencies

GIS Engineer

Create effective maps, map book, charts and other images based plans as project-specific requirements

Worked as a GIS coordinator to resolve day to day GIS queries & improve operations

Implementing data conversion techniques / tools and transforming data in various formats.

Align with projects for Local Road, Expressways, Rail, Drainage and various other utilities.

Co-ordinate and manage database exchange with FIFA - Supreme committee Qatar

Building file geo database and establish interface between the PWA and consultants

Resolving GIS queries using various GIS geo-processing tools.

Consolidating data using append techniques in GIS and performing quality checks.

Generating an interactive asset datasets in ArcGIS, AutoCAD and Google earth

Provide GIS guidelines and training to the team and consultants, Advise GIS activities within the organization

Conduct field surveys for data verification, collection and identification as required

Use model builder to automate tasks

Training and mentoring.

GIS Analyst / GIS Specialist

Provided cartographic designs and high quality map production used for future development plans, transportation networks (roads, rail drainage networks etc.)

Experience in GIS related tasks in Master Plans (Qatar, Mumbai and Dubai).

Asset management using ArcGIS, AutoCAD, InfoNet etc.

Spatial/ non-spatial data conversion.

Analyze and application of new strategies for efficient and effective with 98% quality and production output.

Working on Water and Waste water Networks, Utility Networks, Electrical & Transportation networks & Corridors

Generating 3D terrain models. Geodatabase creation from spatial and non- spatial data, spatial and attribute editing. Creation of GIS layers for existing and proposed customers from excel spreadsheets, heads-up digitizing.

Tool design for automation of tasks using ArcGIS Model Builder, Python Scripting for specific purpose tools.

Implementing GIS knowledge and technical experience to provide GIS solutions for utilities, land uses, transportations, databases and QA/QC of GIS data.

Generating contour plan, analyze potential flooding areas.

Quantity takeoff for pipelines & Identification of interfaces between utilities.

Assistance with interfacing GIS data with other software –e.g. Models etc.

Suitability Models using statistical analysis toolsets and ArcGIS.

Geo-referencing tasks of various datasets.

Balanced GIS support for 20+ individuals on 8+ projects.

Identified and communicated technical issues to team members and/or clients, such as exceptions from standards in client provided data and/or the scope of work which will impact production and/or end product Team Management / Technical Support

Effective communication for technical Support for field managers all over country regarding the technical solutions of the device.

Technical Support for the field managers for the product.

Raising and analysis of Map feedbacks.

Understanding the competitors of Portable navigation Devices with respect to our product.

Channelizing and responding inbound and outbound communications of users for technical assistance.

Quick, aligned & efficient response across all customer channels.

Effective feedback towards internal organization and business partners. Digital Cartographer

Maintaining spatial data quality for navigation & spatial error handling.

Spatial data editing - Road/transportation networks

Quality Checks and Analysis on various design datasets.

Customized software environment with highest productivity and quality.

Part of a release team, responsible for final data check and release process. Projects Information:

Project Duration Name of the Project: Qatar Integrated Master Plan Project

Position Held:

Sept 2012 – May 2016 Client: Public Works Authority (ASHGHAL) GIS Specialist Project Description:

Calculating ground water/wastewater inflow/outflow in Qatar and develop a master plan for drainage networks and assets with environment impact assessments. Generating reports for the projects.

Role:

MWH UK, Qatar

Gap analysis – Foul, Storm/Ground water & TSE networks Clash analysis - Foul Water and Surface Water networks with utilities.

To provide ongoing GIS support to the team to ensure the team delivers the work with increasing efficiency and is able to react to meet the requirements.

Flow calculations as per proposed catchments based on population.

Lagoon/wetland development and future beatification maps.

Handling GIS tasks for 20+ individuals on 8+projects

Coordinating GIS tasks with clients and other offices to achieve maximum quality and efficiency.

GIS Analysis & asset management software: ArcGIS, InfoNet,

MapInfo, AutoCAD, Python Scripts, Model Builder & others. Project Duration Name of the Project: Brihan Mumbai Storm Water Drainage (BRIMSTOWAD)

Position Held:

2011-2013 Client: Mumbai Municipal Corporation GIS Analyst Project Description:

The project was aimed at calculating ground water/Surface water inflow/outflow, designing storm water networks, develop informative maps, Asset management & quantity take offs.

Role:

MWH Pune and MWH Mumbai for Storm Water drainage.

• Preparing storm water drainage models.

• Calculation of cumulative flows and assigning flows to manholes.

• Model build for automations.

• Informative maps to identify the overflows and drainage patterns for all over city.

Assigning attributions using python scripting and automating the process.

Project Duration

Name of the Project: Storm Drain

Data Conversion for City of San Diego,

City of San Diego.

Position Held:

Dec 2008 to Aug 2009 Client: BSG US - City of San Diego Junior Engineer (GIS) Project Description: The project aimed at total conversion phases consist of 10 delivery areas with in total about 2800 AS-BUILT sheets.

Role:

MWH Pune

• Database attributing, digitizing, coverage creation.

• Data Conversion, Creation of advanced engineering maps for the SANGIS storm drain data conversion project.

• Informative maps generation, Gap Analysis.

Skills highlight -

ESRI ArcGIS software suite

GIS data creation / Manipulation

Map production

Model Builder - ArcGIS

Drainage Network Designs

Communication

QGIS, Google Earth

Asset data management

AutoCAD

Documentations & reporting

Quality improvement process

Simple and Complex geoprocessing

JavaScript, HTML, CSS (Basic)

ArcGIS web application

Noteworthy Milestones

Presented topic “Automation in GIS” at MWH Conference, Denver-Colorado, United States, 2015.

Recognition for achieving 98% quality and efficiency in projects. Educational & professional Qualifications

Dates Qualification Institution

Aug 2009-

April 2011

Masters in Geo-informatics (GIS and Remote Sensing) :

“O (Outstanding)” grades

Dissertation Topic:

“Habitat suitability model and Diclofenac safe

zone for Gyps vultures in India.” WII, Dehradun

University of Pune,

Department of Geography.

Pune, India

May 2005-

June 2008

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science:

“A+” Grade

Bharati Vidyapeeth

University Pune, India

Certification and Membership:-

• Member of SSSI - Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute, Australia

• Fellow & Chartered Geographer (GIS) Royal geographical Society (FRGS) – from IBG, UK

• Certified Member in GIS/LIS from Canadian Institute of Geomatics (CIG). Personal Data:-

Date of Birth: 03rd June 1987

Marital status: Married

Language known: English, Hindi, Marathi

Contact: add7oj@r.postjobfree.com, +974-****-****(Qatar) LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/sagarsonone Permanent Address: Pune, India

Passport: India

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