Muhammad D.
Remote Sensing Analyst
Experience
May 2025 - Jul 2025
3 monthsRemote
Remote Sensing Analyst
Independent/Freelance Work
- Conducted supervised LULC classification using Google Earth Engine (GEE) with Sentinel-2 data.
- Mapped mangrove forests across Miani Hor, Kalmat Khor, Jiwani, Sahidi, Sarwar Khor, Shabi & Ankara Creeks.
- Applied NDVI-based models to estimate aboveground biomass (AGB), carbon stock, and annual carbon sequestration.
- Assessed spatial and temporal changes (2018–2024) to identify restoration potential and deforestation risks.
- Delivered technical findings highlighting carbon sequestration potential across Balochistan coastline mangroves, supporting REDD+ and coastal climate resilience initiatives.
- Skills gained: Carbon stock & sequestration estimation, blue carbon mapping.
May 2020 - Present
5 years 8 monthsGIS Analyst/Programmer
Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination - Green Pakistan Program
- Design, develop, and update Web GIS applications for environmental monitoring.
- Perform data updating, validation, and content checking of Web GIS platforms.
- Conduct regular GIS database backups to ensure data integrity and security.
- Integrate web-based applications and management systems into Web GIS as required.
- Carry out GIS-based physical monitoring of forest and wildlife activities.
- Produce detailed reports and comprehensive GIS maps of monitored sites.
- Manage workflow tasks, including routing and tracking section files.
- Skills gained: Remote sensing, spatial analysis, Google Earth Engine (GEE), survey report writing.
Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
7 monthsRS & GIS Consultant
Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) Sindh Project
- Conducted fire monitoring analysis using GIS and assisted SFM field staff in GPS handling.
- Performed area measurements and prepared Google Earth KML/KMZ datasets for spatial referencing.
- Processed Sentinel-2 satellite imagery for image classification and temporal mapping of forest sites.
- Carried out vegetation monitoring analysis using Google Earth Engine (GEE).
- Produced detailed reports, maps, and cartographic outputs for project documentation.
- Skills gained: Remote sensing (Sentinel-2), Google Earth Engine (GEE), vegetation monitoring, cartography, report writing.
Jun 2018 - Apr 2020
1 year 11 monthsResearch Associate (GIS)
Department of Pediatrics & Child Health, The Aga Khan University Hospital
- Digitized and corrected activity areas in GIS for improved data accuracy.
- Planned and coordinated GIS activities to meet project goals.
- Developed and implemented quality control standards for GIS system applications.
- Analyzed and resolved GIS-related issues in a timely manner.
- Performed technical quality assurance procedures, correcting errors in collected data using GIS tools.
- Produced, maintained, and updated a variety of maps, drawings, and graphic outputs from GIS databases.
- Supported field teams across multiple projects with GIS-specific tasks and spatial data integration.
- Skills gained: Health spatial analysis, hotspot analysis, survey data collection, cartography, GIS data quality control.
Jul 2017 - May 2018
11 monthsGIS Specialist
Pakistan Railways
- Assisted the project director and sector specialist in managing GIS-related operations.
- Supervised survey activities of railway properties within Karachi Division.
- Supported RS/GIS management for railway asset monitoring and planning.
- Produced GIS maps and ensured quality of spatial data outputs.
- Skills gained: Survey data collection, GIS mapping, team supervision, asset management.
Apr 2015 - Apr 2016
1 year 1 monthResearch Assistant
Institute of Space Technology
- Prepared and presented the research proposal for a project on assessment of stock and market potential of consumable seaweeds along Karachi coast funded by IUCN Pakistan.
- Participated in project cycle management training conducted by IUCN Pakistan.
- Conducted field surveys at Buleji Coast to validate research findings.
- Prepared survey reports and contributed to project monitoring activities.
- Performed GIS mapping of seaweed sites and remote sensing image classification.
- Assisted in writing the final project report and contributed to scientific paper writing.
- Supported project management activities and coordination of meetings.
- Skills gained: Remote sensing & GIS, scientific writing, survey reporting, project management.
Feb 2013 - Dec 2013
11 monthsResearcher - MyCOE/SERVIR Himalaya, ICIMOD, AAG
Institute of Space Technology
- Contributed to the preparation of a research proposal on climate change in Himalayan mountain regions.
- Participated in a 10-day fellowship program focused on geospatial applications for climate and environmental research.
- Conducted hazard mapping of Glacier Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in northern Pakistan using remote sensing and GIS.
- Carried out a field survey in Hunza Valley to validate research findings and compiled detailed survey reports.
- Authored and submitted the final project report to MyCOE/SERVIR.
- Skills gained: Remote sensing, spatial analysis, hazard mapping, survey reporting, climate change research.
Summary
I am a dedicated Remote Sensing and GIS Researcher with over 7 years of experience in both private and public research organizations. Strong background in spatial analysis, and remote sensing image processing. Experience in geospatial technologies and software. Passionate about utilizing GIS Remote sensing techniques to address complex environmental challenges. I have in-depth knowledge of geospatial applications in natural resources management, and climate change.
Languages
Urdu
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 2012 - Feb 2017
Institute of Space Technology
Master of Science · Remote Sensing, Geographic Information System · Karachi, Pakistan · 3.30/4.00
Jan 2007 - Dec 2010
Hamdard University
Bachelor of Engineering · Satellite Communication, Telecommunication · Karachi, Pakistan · 2.46/4.00
Certifications & licenses
The Pan Ocean Remote Sensing Conference (PORSEC)
The Pan Ocean Remote Sensing Conference (PORSEC)
Geographic technologies for climate change in Mountain areas
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
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