Noorullah Stanikzai
San Diego, CA - Mobil: 858-***-****- Email: ********************@*****.*** -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noorullah-stanikzai-ab714535/ OVERVIEW:
I am a GIS specialist with a master’s degree in Geology and Mineral Exploration. I worked in public, private and development organizations in Afghanistan for more than 14 years. My focus areas are Land use/Land Cover and Utilities data management, Land Surveying, Telecommunication, oil and Gas exploration and Urban development sector. ACADAMIC QULIFICATION:
Master's Degree: Geological Mapping and Mineral Exploration, Kabul Polytechnic University, 2017.
Bachelor's Degree: Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Engineering, Kabul Polytechnic University, 2008
RELEVENT EXPERINCE:
GIS SPECIALIST -Natural Stone Company- October 2022 –April 2023-Kabul, Afghanistan
Collected /transferred feature data from the field into the geodatabase.
Applied Total Station and Survey 123 tools for topographical Mapping and data collection.
Applied Trimble DGPS established Base stations.
SENIOR GIS SPECCILIST /GEOLOGIEST -Ministry of Mines and Petroleum Feb 2021-August 202)- Kabul Afghanistan
Applied remote sensing applications for mineral exploration and geological mapping.
Applied Geographic information system from upstream well planning to downstream refinery management.
GEOSPATIAL DATA ANALYST - National Statistical Office-March 2018 - Feb 2021-Kabul Afghanistan
Produced and developed national census enumeration area database.
Mapped/ Analyzed various statistical and geospatial survey data
Developed and implemented national geospatial data standards.
Applied Remote sensing techniques for annual Agriculture Surveys and Crop Area estimation
GIS SPECIALIST- World Bank On Farm Water Management Project-March 2015 – 2017-Kabul Afghanistan
Applied geographic information system and remote sensing application for crop area estimation.
Spatial monitoring and Mapping of national forest and range land area. GIS OFFICER -Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation-Jun2011-Feb 2015
Produced various analytical maps and reports for irrigated land expansion.
Applied Arc Hydro tools for watershed delineation and water resource management.
Developed national agro ecological Zones.
GIS ENGINEER- United State Agency for International Development-IRD Project May 2010 - May 2011-Kabul, Afghanistan
Spatial Monitoring of ongoing road projects in multiple provinces
Interpreted satellite imagery and available Raster data sets, produced topographical maps, Identified stream flows directions in the project area.
Prepared work progress Maps for Finance department of Project.
Produced rainfall, flood hazard assessment, and hydrological maps for the project design department.
LAND SURVEYOR/GIS OPERATOR -United State Agency for International Development -Feb 2008 Sep 2009
Applied and Conducted DGPS survey for Geo referencing of satellite imagery and Arial Phots.
Applied DGPS (Differential GPS) system, GIS and Total station for topographical Mapping, land acquisitions and Cadastral surveys.
Developed Facility locations and Utilities geo database GIS TECHNICIAN - LEWAL ESRI Official Distributor Kabul Afghanistan, October 2009 - May 2010
Proactively promoted ESRI Products.
Delivered ESRI Desktop/Desktop II standard GIS training for clients.
Conducted customized capacity-building training for governmental agencies. AWARDS
I have been Awarded Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award in 2016 when I was working as a GIS specialist with WB funded project
I have been Awarded world top 50 Geo Spatial Raising stars award in 2021 https://www.geospatialworld.net/rising-stars/2021/index.ht)
I have been Awarded civilian awards of the Government of Afghanistan which are typically issued for sustained meritorious service, in a civilian capacity, while serving in Afghanistan Government.
Computer Skills:
MS Office, ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Google Earth, and AutoCAD basics. LANGUAGES
Dari and Pashto (Native), English (Fluent), Urdu Very Good. REFERNCES
References will be provided upon request.