Ahmad Samir Shahim
Personal information
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55423
Richfield, Minnesota
About me
Hi, my name is Ahmad Samir
shahim. I am a GIS and Remote
Sensing expert with more than nine
years of experience delivering
exceptional services to
organizations. My expertise includes
GIS analysis, remote sensing, and
data management. I excel in Data
Analysis, cartographic visualization,
and geospatial modeling. I
effectively communicate complex
concepts and have a proven track
record of collaborating with diverse
stakeholders. I have worked across
industries such as environmental
management, Geological Mapping,
Agriculture, and natural resource
Data Management with strong
leadership and project management
abilities. I have successfully led a
team in executing geospatial and
Remote Sensing projects. My
passion for leveraging geospatial
technologies to drive innovation
makes me a valuable asset to any
organization.
Languages
English - Fluent
Dari/Persian - Native Tongue
Pashto – Fluent
Work experiences
Westwood Professional Service 06/11/2023 - 28/03/2024 GIS Specialist
Drafting Online Maps for Field Surveyors.
Produce Field Geotech Field Map
Importing Data from online resources into ArcGIS Pro using URL Address and Online Geospatial Portals.
Develop custom GIS applications and tools using Model Builder.
Identifying cloud base online image processing plat for
(Google Earth Engine) for Satellite Image processing
worked with ESRI Deep Learning tools for Crop differentiating
Worked with Large numbers of CAD Files in ArcPro
Integrate ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online for publishing data to field Surveyors using Survey 123
Worked with Hydrology Department for developing Water shield flow in a micro delineation sites.
IRDP Projects in United States International Development GIS/Remote Sensing Specialist 10/01/2020 - 05/03/2023 Lead remote sensing projects from
Data acquisition to analysis and reporting, utilizing a variety of worked with python scripting in Labeling items, and some field calculation.
Worked with Cartographic tools and methods for making map more sensible and readable.
Conduct image classification, land cover/land use mapping, change detection, and vegetation analysis to support various applications, such as agriculture, forestry, and environmental monitoring.
Migrating from ArcGIS Desktop to ArcGIS Pro and conduct projects using ArcPro for the better and creative solutions.
Making 3D Animation workflow in different time ranges of Earthquake, Water flow, Temperature and Precipitation for Cartographic and presentation.
Synergy International Systems at United States Agency for International Development 06/01/2019 -06/01/2020
GIS Specialist
Conduct geospatial analysis to support team for
decision-making processes to various projects.
Create and maintain GIS databases, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
Skills
ArcGIS Desktop
ENVI
ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS Online
Google Earth Engine
QGIS
Python
Adobe illustrator
Microsoft office
Ecognition
Social
• Generate thematic maps, spatial models, and
reports to communicate findings.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GIS into project workflows.
Perform quality control on geospatial data and troubleshoot data-related issues.
Configuring GIS Data into ArcGIS Server for maintaining and saving as a standard format
Landell Mills agency in UK 01/16/2016 - 06/30/2018 Land Cover and Soil Mapping Specialist
Produce Annual Land Cover using Satellite Imagery System Produce Annual Crop Type Maps using Satellite Image.
Attended at many Geospatial meeting regarding GIS impact on different Agriculture sectors
Developing Tools and Models using Model Builder for time frugality
Ministry of Mines and USGS
Geospatial Analyst Assistant 01/01/2010 - 01/10/2016
Assisted in geological research Projects, including fieldwork,
data collection, and laboratory analysis.
Conducted geospatial analysis to understand the geological processes and features in the study area.
Produce Hyperspectral USGS Maps for mineral potential maps.
Aerial photos interpretation for possible Geo-hazard occurrences.
Collaborated with faculty and research teams to create geological maps, stratigraphic diagrams, and interpretive reports.
Contributed to the development of geological models and simulations using geospatial data and 3D modeling
software.
Presented research findings at conferences and contributed to scientific publications
Educations
Kabul University 2004 - 2007
Bachelor of Geography