KHAN MORTUZA BIN ASAD
********@*****.*** 334-***-**** The Bronx, NY 10472
Summary
GIS professional with expertise in spatial data science, geospatial analysis, and data visualization. Skilled in using Esri tools and open-source platforms to manage and analyze spatial data. Known for problem-solving and adaptability in complex projects. Seeking to leverage GIS expertise in innovative solutions. More than 10 years of experience in GIS field. Skills
• Geodatabase management
• Geospatial data processing
• Spatial analysis & Geostatistics
• ArcGIS suite proficiency
• Open-source GIS tools
• Spatial data science
• Deep learning & AI for GIS
• Leadership & communication
• Python
• SQL
• Web GIS (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, APIs)
• FME (Feature Manipulation Engine)
• Mobile & Web GIS Apps
• LiDAR data processing
• Remote Sensing
• Project management
Experience
Texas Department of Transportation
Austin, Texas
GIS Analyst
01/2024 - Current
• Developed applications to optimize workflow efficiency using Python, SQL and FME (Feature Manipulation Engine).
• Managed spatial geodatabase with road networks.
• Used Linear Referencing System (LRS) and ensured data accuracy and accessibility.
• Created customized maps for clients by generating complex queries on large datasets.
• Developed and implemented long-term geospatial strategies and roadmaps to support organizational goals.
• Worked collaboratively with multiple departments to deliver geospatial solutions that meet diverse business needs.
• Used deep learning models to update mapping of roads using aerial imagery.
Texas State University San Marcos, Texas
Graduate Teaching Assistant
08/2019 - 01/2024
• Investigated various topics leading to publications related to GIS, Remote Sensing, and human geography.
• Conducted GIS and Remote Sensing labs and lecture sections as an Instructor of record.
• Researched new topics related to the subject matter of the course.
• Developed syllabi, visual aids and other teaching materials. Texas Department of Transportation
Austin, Texas
Summer Technical Intern, GIS
05/2023 - 08/2023
• Developed an ETL app leveraging SQL, Python, FME, and ArcGIS Experience Builder.
• Enhanced skills in linear referencing, asset management, and geometry editing under the instruction of TPP's Data Management team.
• Assisted with the development of web-based applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and other front-end technologies.
Auburn University Auburn, Alabama
Graduate Teaching Assistant
08/2017 - 05/2019
• Facilitated learning in a range of geographic studies at the undergraduate level.
• Researched new topics related to the subject matter of the course.
• Supported faculty clerical needs by preparing class materials, collecting assignments, and completing other tasks.
Habitat Planning Associates Dhaka,
Bangladesh
Assistant Town Planner
04/2015 - 10/2016
• Leveraged GIS for urban planning of residential and commercial zones.
• Reviewed alignment between proposed plans and existing master plans.
• Monitored compliance with local zoning regulations by developers throughout construction process.
• Conducted field investigations and surveys to compile and analyze data on economic and physical factors affecting land use.
Geo-Planning for Advanced Development
(GPAD) Bangladesh
Junior GIS Specialist
02/2014 - 03/2015
• Led workshops focused on Geographic Information Systems.
• Contributed expertise in GIS consultancy to support projects.
• Researched spatial data sources available from governmental agencies or other providers.
• Mapped critical urban infrastructure of assigned regions.
• Assisted in developing training materials and delivering presentations related to GIS topics.
Community-Based Disaster Risk and
Vulnerability Assessment Khulna,
Bangladesh
Researcher
06/2013 - 10/2013
• Identified key indicators to evaluate natural disaster vulnerability.
• Compiled comprehensive reports summarizing key findings from multiple sources of information.
• Created databases for tracking research activities and results.
• Analyzed data using statistical software programs such as SPSS and R.
• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to design experiments, collect data, and interpret results.
Education
Texas State University San Marcos, Texas
Ph.D. in Geographic Information Science (GIS)
05/2024
• Specialty: Big Geospatial Data and Human Mobility
• Advisor: Dr. Yihong Yuan
• Dissertation: Investigating the scale effect on human mobility pattern from big geospatial data.
• Relevant courses: Advanced Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition, Advanced Data Mining, Geocomputation. Auburn University Auburn, Alabama
M.S. in Geography
07/2019
• Advisor: Dr. Christopher Buroton
• Dissertation: Development of Global Social Vulnerability Model for Earthquakes.
• Relevant courses: Advanced GIS, Remote Sensing.
Khulna University Khulna, Bangladesh
Bachelor’s in urban and Rural Planning
11/2013
• Specialty: Natural Disaster and Social Vulnerability
• Advisor: Dr. Rezaul Karim
• Dissertation: Assesing Social Vulnerability of South-western Coastal Region of Bangladesh: A Case Study on Koyra Upazila.
• Relevant courses: GIS, Remote Sensing, Transportation Planning, Urban Design.