Tulkarm AE, Jordan
Phone: xxx-xxx-xxxx
Email: xxx@xxxx.xxx
Looking For: gis developer, GIS Manager
Occupation: IT and Math
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Career Level: Fully Competent
Languages: English/Arabic
Highlights:ESRI certified in ArcGIS Desktop Associate Esri ArcGIS Desktop Entry 10.3 Bentley Accredited Developer
Skills:ArcGIS Desktop, ArcPro, FME Desktop/Server, Citrex, ArcGIS Enterprise, Database Admin, Digital Twin, BIM/GIS integration, Microsoft PowerBI, Python for ArcGIS, Data Transformation, MS Products, Real Engine, Autodesk products, Bentely Products, Networking Skills, Photoshop
Goal:My career aspirations are centered around constant growth and skill enhancement. I am committed to staying updated with the latest trends and technologies in the industry. In the coming year, I plan to pursue specialized ESRI certifications and attend ESRI conferences to learn from experts.
Certification:ESRI certified in ArcGIS Desktop Associate Esri ArcGIS Desktop Entry 10.3 Bentley Accredited Developer
GIS Information Systems Integration Specialist March/2022 - current
AI-Digits, Ramallah, Ramallah Israel
Industry: Enginering Consultant
As part of AI-Digits team I was hired to manage ongoing development GIS projects and Microsoft Power BI/Dashboards projects
• Managing Data Transformation: Data transformation/manipulation where it’s required to exchange data between different sources, organizations internally and externally. Monitoring end user related issues and required enhancements as per the business requirements, building complex tools for (daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly) task automation via integrating and bringing different tools together such as python, FME, DB links, Replication, etc.
• Microsoft Power BI: Carryout all required changes that includes (creating, updating and publishing dashboards as per users requests and business requirements).
• Manage Enterprise High Available Platforms: Carryout any integration between complex systems such as (Autodesk apps, ArcGIS, Microsoft, Rest APIs, KPIs and DB/DB links) and keep monitoring the integration flow.
• Bring GIS Platform to the Picture: Act as information specialist while introducing GIS Platforms and capabilities to AI-Digists team members as this will help in bringing new solutions for AI-Digits customers and opportunities, for example integrating BIM with GIS generate simple/custom web-based viewers based on BIM data.
• Digital Twin : Bentley Accredited Developer (iTwin Platform – Associate).
• NEOM GIS Simulation Portal: Work as GIS expert to develop a GIS simulation portal platform for NEOM team driven from BIM Models and other data.
• E-ZIGURAT GIS Instructor: Joined AI-Digits partner (E-ZIGURAT Campus) and worked GIS Trainer for different GIS levels:
o Introduction to GIS for Beginner.
o Advanced GIS techniques.
o BIM GIS Integration Techniques.
o Developing web-based platforms using GIS Capabilities--
GIS Information Specialist June/2020 - November/2021
INJAZAT, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Industry: Information Technology Services
As part of ADWEA Contract with INJAZAT hired temporally to manage ongoing GIS projects and day to day operations for the with (ADWEA, TRANSCO, ADDC, AADC ADSSC).
• Managing different systems: Data transformation where it’s required to exchange data between different sources, organizations internally and externally. Monitoring Citrix end user related issues and system required enhancements as per the business requirements, building complex tools for (daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly) task automation via integrating and bringing different tools together such as python, FME, DB links, Replication, etc.
• Monitoring (Injazat GIS Service Desk): All users is required to register their issue or new request throughout Injazat service Desk system as each incident or new request can be tracked/updated, also communicating with the user to provide all the required/needed support, also making sure that the service desk system records are up to date according to the work that has been done.
• Fixing issues related to GIS Enterprise: Complex systems are being integrated such as (Maximo, GDI, ArcFM, NOI custom web apps, KPIs, SDE databases replication, DB links, custom scripts running using task scheduler and ESRI Desktop/Portal customizations) which requires to keep monitor, keep track of each error/tool failure if any and provide the required support as needed and priorities each according to its effect on end users daily work while keeping in mind all on going changes (data schema change, system patching(OS level, app level, user privileges change).
• Responsible of delivering new projects/change requests: Carry the new change requests required by the client while keeping in mind the down time needed and minimize as much as possible so the users will not be affected. Make sure that all other related tools/systems are up and running after the change. Coordinate with other teams if needed and share the latest status after the change to verify the successful result.
• Systems health check: Due to complex deployments implementation and the variety of different products that are being used, system health-check must be conducted at specific dates based on health check plan, for example making sure that all high available systems are probably configured and communication (IPs/Ports) are reachable to avoid any down time. System backup availability and recovery plan.
• System Output: Making sure that all GIS systems outcome and behaviors are matching the client expectation to accomplish customer satisfaction in terms of output, performance and usability.--
GIS Project Manager May/2019 - May/2020
Sharjah E-Government, Sharjah, Sharjah United Arab Emirates
Industry: Information Technology Services
As part of Sharjah E-Government team hired to manage all DEG GIS projects aiming to connect all of Sharjah government entities together using live APIs integrations and deliver GIS smart applications.
and data sharing is easier and less time consuming via reducing the formal producers and coming up with online services between the different entities.
• Coordination with Sharjah Government Entities: Coordinate and communicate with all Sharjah government entities that are involved in the project and making sure that the project goals, requirements, methodology, plan, execution, testing, and closure/acceptance are clear for each entity. Following up with each entity regarding all project requirements at each project stage. Arrange meetings to bring all parties together on the same page and follow up on the progress of all parties’ task according to the project plan.
• Sharjah Government Entities Requirements/Analysis: Identifying for each government entity the requirements (Data Type, Data Format, Data Schema, Software required, hardware required) and reporting back to DEG management to provide the all the needed support. Follow up for each entity on the status of all required approvals for software purchasing, data sharing, access, and custom developments.
• Sharjah Government Entities Data sharing: Conducting technical meetings with different Sharjah government entities to identify the easiest way of sharing information while keeping data security/integrity taken care of and while keeping in mind each entity concern regarding data sharing method and the level of security.
• Sharjah Government Entities Collaboration & Time Saving: Main goal is establishing a GIS portal to ease of the data sharing among different Sharjah government entities. less time consuming via reducing the formal producers and coming up with online services (Rest API’s) between different entities.
• GIS Project Management for DEG: Managing the GIS project plan during the project life Sycle (concept, plan, execution, testing, closure and acceptance), Also responsible for generating reports/updates to management, highlighting risks/delays to the management, creating materials and train end-users on how to use the GIS product.
• GIS administration and Fixing issues related to GIS Enterprise: Fix all GIS related issues/bugs/limitations for the connected systems between Sharjah government entities and DEG and make sure all services are reachable and accessible for all entities as per the project plan analysis.
• Time/Consultant Management: Monitor the progress of the project and entities data sharing process to make sure the timeline is following the project plan schedule.--
GIS Professional October/2016 - May/2019
Mace International, Dubai, Dubai United Arab Emirates
Industry: Enginering Consultant / Information Technology Services
As part of the Expo 2020 Dubai programme management consultant team hired to deliver all real estate and infrastructure assets for hosting the event, delivered critical GIS work for the client as well as key stakeholders supporting the programme.
• Project and programme management: Collaborated with roughly 30 projects on the programme to provide GIS support through the various design stages and through construction.
• GIS implementation: Implemented programmatic GIS standards for all contractors on the site.
• GIS administration: Worked with escalation management team to monitor the progress of hot fix requests related to RFIs, risk analysis and project schedule management.
• Streamlined workflow development: Developed automated workflows using Python Scripts and Model builder to support automated workflows, maintain data integrity, data quality.
• Data conversion: Integrated BIM with GIS across Dubai EXPO 2020 Programme via converting data from Autodesk (AutoCAD, Revit, 3DS and IFC) to the GIS enterprise database systems.
• GIS surface model app: Developed user-friendly application to allow users to review design surface level data without the need of proprietary software.
• GIS logistics tool: Developed a tool to support monitoring of the logistics site plan over time as well as all construction activities from start to completion by integrating GIS with planning data and activity P6 schedules to allow the site construction logistics team to plan activities.
• GIS risk app: Sharing of Critical Risk Information amongst Project Managers to support Coordination, Informed decision making and time saving.
• Process automation: Developed tools to automate components of the reporting process to visually identify project status through the lifecycle resulting in time saving and preserving data integrity.--
GIS Technical Support Professional October/2009 - September/2016
GISTEC, Sharjah, Sharjah United Arab Emirates
Industry: Information Technology Services
Applied developing plans and objectives to in the technical department with the company mission to provide superior technical support. Working as GIS consultant on projects for government entities across the UAE.
GIS integration management
• Integrated the GIS servers of Abu Dhabi Police department with the systems and servers of similar entities in other Emirates
GIS for asset management
• Worked with Federal Electricity Authority to connect and track utility maintenance between Ajman Dibba and Fujairah region offices.
GIS development and implementation
• Developed a GIS system from scratch for UAE Military forces for confidential use.
• Worked with UAQ municipality on best practice of GIS implementation.
GIS consulting
• Consulted with the Expo 2020 Dubai GIS team to set up a portfolio of GIS capability
• Worked with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority to support GIS/ArcFM UT system upgrade and hot bug fixing.
• Consulted with AlAin Zoo to set GIS tracker for animals and cage gates status within the park.
• Consulted with Dubai E47 BIM Design department to how integrate BIM with GIS using FME software.
• Consulted Dubai Municipality in moving spatial Oracle from version 9i to version 11g without downtime.
Bespoke tools development
• Developed bespoke tools for DoT, Abu Dhabi and RTA, Dubai to support tracking of movement and efficient routing of vehicles together associated budget and schedule management.
• Developed bespoke tools for SEWA to support easier and more efficient NOC sharing to SEWA Clients using GIS platform.
External/Internal resource management
• Provided GIS best practice knowledge sharing, lesson learned from system issues reported from clients, GIS training from Scratch up to advanced technical levels.
• Latest technology updates through providing sessions to all clients during GIS events held by ESRI (ESRI User Conference) and GISTEC (GISWORXx) every year from 2009 to 2016.--
Technical Support Analyst June/2008 - August/2009
ACEDELCO, Ramallah, Ramallah Israel
Industry: Information Technology Services
Provided supports for Dell hardware products for private and government organizations.
• Worked in hardware technical support department to fix production servers related issues.
• Responsible for technically support widows servers operating systems.
• Back-up and recovery Windows servers when required by the clients.
• Prepare custom orders requested by clients i.e. (specific OS/Hardware requirements).--
Arab American University, Jenin June/2005 - July/2009
Jenin, Jenin, Israel
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:BSc in Computer Information Technology
BSc in Computer Information Technology
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