Mubushar Kiani

+1-437-***-****

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linkedin.com/in/mubushar

Ajax, ON.

Summary

Having diversified skill set acquired from the Middle East to North America in Information Technology, always enjoys to be a collaborative part of challenging innovative teams. Bringing over 22 years of international experience in various Information Technology and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) roles while receiving multiple accolades for service to the company. Worked for Saudi Arabia's largest national GIS and Mapping Institution, progressing from Specialist role to managerial Consultancy role, working on 100+ medium and 50+ large scale projects worth upwards of $150M USD. Commanded strong leadership skills and aim to be a great team player, having lead and worked in team of 5 people to team consisting of over 50 people, to successfully meet and exceed customer requirements in a timely fashion. Background in Computer Science with over 12 years of applied programming experience has enabled me to incorporate software development and programming to GIS, Mapping and Geomatics projects, achieving the institution efficiencies by reducing around 30% reductions in annual oprational costs. Excel at understanding the company's business cycle and have good customer service skills allowing me to continually provide customer delight in managerial roles.

Core Competencies:

Programming Languages

Python, C#, Java, C/ C++, Java EE, JavaScript

Development Frameworks

Django, Java EE, SOA, Spring, Angular, React, ESRI Web AppBuilder, JUnit, WebLogic Portal framework, JPA, JSP,

Working Methodology

Agile, Scrum, UML, Waterfall, SDLC

API / Web Services

REST, SOAP, JSON, Microservices, XML, OpenAPI

Software Libraries

jQuery, TensorFlow, OpenCV, GeoPandas, GDAL, NumPy, Matplotlib

RDBMS / ORM

Oracle, SQL Server, Hibernate, DB2, PostgreSQL, SQLite

DevOps

GIT, Maven, SVN, CVS, ClearCase

Application / Web Servers

WebLogic, WebSphere, Sun One, JBoss, Tomcat, Oracle 10, Apache, SQL, PL/SQL

IDE

Eclipse, Spider, Visual Studio, IntelliJ IDEA, WebLogic Workshop, JBuilder, JDeveloper, Dream Weaver

OS/Cloud

Unix, Linux, Windows, Spring Cloud, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Docker

Other Tools / Formats

JSON, Bootstrap, JSP, DOM, XML, HTML, Ajax, CSS, Git, Tableau, Visio, JProbe, JMeter, Erwin, XQuery, XPath

GIS / Mapping Software

ERDAS APOLLO, UltraMap/AT Photogrammetry, OrthoMaster, MATCH-AT, inBLOCK, MATCH-T DSM, OrthoVista, DTMaster, eCognition, FME, ERDAS Imagine, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Desktop, MicroStation

Professional Experience

Currently working at Loblaw Companies Limited April 2020 - Present

During COVID 19 pandemic the most important job is to provide essential help to the needy people who are at high risk and are more vulnerable with longstanding health conditions. Under the Loblaws Company we provide them errands and bringing necessities to keep them supported.

Providing help to remote customers and solving online complaints and questions, passing information about products and services, taking orders, and processing returns. Helping customers understand the product and answering questions about their reservations.

Providing retail responsibilities oversee the store sales team and other staff members, supervising employees, delegating tasks, evaluating employee performance, managing staff problems, and designing work schedules.

Software Development

June 2015 - Dec 2019

Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs

Environment:

ArcGIS REST API, ArcGIS SOAP SDK, ArcObjects, Spring Boot, Bootstrap, Angular, GIT, Hibernate, C#, Java SDK, Geodatabase, Orthophotos, KML, Pleiades, WorldView, Quickbird, IKONOS, GeoEye, ECW Compression, GeoTiff, DFI

Technology:

ERDAS APOLLO, UltraMap/AT Photogrammetry, OrthoMaster, MATCH-AT, inBLOCK, MATCH-T DSM, OrthoVista, DTMaster, eCognition, MicroStation, FME, ERDAS Imagine, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Engine, ArcGIS Desktop, Aerial Cameras DMC & UltraCam-Xp, PLANAR Stereoscopic Monitor, ORACLE, SQL Server, Windows

Projects / Assignments:

Designed and developed real time Street Name Collection System as an upgrade of legacy two-tier desktop application (VB/ORACLE) into three-tier architecture. In first tier updated Basemaps and Orthophotos are produced and stored in existing geodatabase. In second tier these GIS resources are offered as OGC compliant Web Coverage Service (WCS) through ArcGIS Server, whereas in third tier this web service is consumed by smart portable mobile app developed using Angular and ArcGIS JavaScript API to collect and update Street Names in real time while being online through gsm network.

Designed and developed web application for QR-Code embedded land ownership certificate printing and delivery system using Spring Boot, Hibernate and SQL Server to provide smart way for receiving and fulfilling web requests.

Build an archiving system for all history paper maps, diapositive and negative aerial photographs. Best possible digital impression through scanning and image capturing for all these historical assets are also made part of final database.

Build web based cadastral survey data uploading application using ArcGIS REST API, JavaScript, and geodatabase.

GIS Consultant

September 2012 - May 2015

Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs

Environment:

ArcObjects, Capture API, C#, Java SDK, Geodatabase, Orthophotos, KML, Pleiades, WorldView, Quickbird, IKONOS, GeoEye, ECW Compression, GeoTiff, DFI

Technology:

ERDAS APOLLO, UltraMap/AT Photogrammetry, OrthoMaster, MATCH-AT, inBLOCK, MATCH-T DSM, OrthoVista, DTMaster, eCognition, MicroStation, FME, ERDAS Imagine, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Engine, ArcGIS Desktop, Aerial Cameras DMC & UltraCam-Xp, PLANAR Stereoscopic Monitor, ORACLE, Windows

Projects / Assignments:

Developed and implemented plan to shift towards the e-Services environment, for the ministry's GIS Infrastructure in compliance with the stakeholder’s requirements. Leading to faster project initiation and reduction in production time.

Designed GIS Enterprise Architecture and system methodology to allow interoperability between various Geodatabase Services to be integrated with each other.

Design and implemented geoportal for the provision of geographic services to various consumers and taking further step towards e-Government initiative.

Prepared thorough technical specifications for all stages of project cycle including Aerial Data Acquisition, Geomatic Data Processing, Cartographic Feature Collection, Geodatabase Integration and QC & QA standards.

Established a standard methodology for Publishing, Dissemination, Security and Recovery for the GIS Data Centre.

Reviewed and advised on the bidding proposals for the Ministry’s projects and supported the different project teams directly as a representative of the Ministry.

GIS Systems Analyst

June 2007 – Aug 2012

Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs

Environment:

ArcObjects, Capture API, C#, Java SDK, PL/SQL, jQuery, JavaScript, XML, HTML, CSS, Geodatabase, Orthophotos, KML, Quickbird, IKONOS, GeoEye, GeoTiff, DFI

Technology:

UltraMap/AT Photogrammetry, OrthoMaster, MATCH-AT, MATCH-T DSM, OrthoVista, DTMaster, MicroStation, FME, ERDAS Imagine, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Engine, ArcGIS Desktop, Aerial Cameras DMC & UltraCam-Xp, PLANAR Stereoscopic Monitor, ORACLE, SQL Loader, MS Project, Crystal Reports, Vexcel UltraScan 5000, Wide-Format Plotters, Windows

Projects / Assignments:

Lead multiple GIS and Geomatics infrastructure projects focusing on data acquisition, evaluation and organization.

Planned successful mid to long term plans for Supervised GIS and Remote Sensing to meet department requirements.

Supervised production teams through all stages of GIS map production, from terrain surveys, aerial photogrammetry to analyzing city maps of varying scales and themes.

Designed and developed system for feature extractions including buildings, road networks and utilities in areas of interest using high-resolution aerial photos and satellite imagery.

Designed and implemented central Geodatabase to effectively store GIS data and developed queries and routines.

Further improved Geodatabase by implemented a data interoperability foundation to reduce query cost by up-to 32%.

Streamlined department techniques for remote sensing, geometric correction and radiometric enhancement with imagery from Quickbird, Ikonos, Spot & Landsat satellites.

Lead technical team to achieve effective Data Archiving, Importing and Linking of different Data Layers with GIS Services and the Central Geodatabase.

GIS Project Coordinator

June 2002 – May 2007

Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs

Environment:

MDL, ArcObjects, Java SDK, C/ C++, VBA, Visual Studio, PL/SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Geodatabase, Orthophotos, IKONOS, GeoEye, GeoTiff

Technology:

ISPM, ISAT, ISAE, ISSG, ISSD, MicroStation, Geomaedia, ERDAS Imagine, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Engine, ArcGIS Desktop, MapInfo, ORACLE, SQL Loader, Crystal Reports, Aerial Cameras RMK & DMC, Z/I Imaging PhotoScan, NTERGRAPH ImageStation, Wide-Format Plotters, Linux, Unix, Windows

Projects / Assignments:

Supervised the geomatics team in creating a Data Acquisition System using Aerial and Satellite Imagery for the Central Geodatabase.

Monitored progress and QC & QA for Aerial Survey, Line Mapping and GIS Data Collection Projects.

Supported and prepared the field management plan for all Geodetic Surveying Projects supporting Land Information System data acquisition.

Aided with analysis of GIS data and prepared the technical result needed using multi-criteria, site selection and network analysis.

Managed and arranged technical training, workshops and seminars for the geomatics projects team and other technical staff.

GIS Specialist

July 1997 – May 2002

Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs

Environment:

MDL, MapObjects, C/ C++, Visual Studio, PL/SQL, JavaScript, Geodatabase, HTML, CSS

Technology:

ISPM, ISAT, ISAE, ISSG, ISSD, MicroStation, ERDAS, ESRI Arc/INFO & ArcView, DB2, ORACLE, Aerial Camera RMK, Z/I Imaging PhotoScan, ImageStation, INTERGRAPH CLIX / Clipper architecture, Digital's VAX/VMS Mainframe, Optical Jukebox, Mapsetter film Plotter, Photolab

Projects / Assignments:

Created the GIS Production Unit to provide technical training to existing staff according to facilitate the expansion of the Ministry's GIS department, the unit has been used to train 300+ employees.

Integrated various surveying techniques with imagery exploitation to form a comprehensive geomatics discipline.

Directly managed project teams and prepared detail performance reports and analysis for teams and individuals.

Integrated land surveying, feature collection, aerial imagery photogrammetry and satellite imagery data into central geodatabase.

Built different standards, cartographic library, templates and QC & QA procedures GIS and mapping productions.

Worked on a land-use/land-cover classification project for the whole country using different classification decisions on Landsat Imagery.

Built complete raster and vector relational Geodatabase with data validation via topology checks & data cleaning.

Educational Background

Master in Computer Science

Lahore, Pakistan

University of the Punjab

1994 – 1996

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

Lahore, Pakistan

University of the Punjab

1993 – 1994

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics

Rawalpindi, Pakistan

F. G. Sir Syed College

1990-1992

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