Sheraz Khan - Research Associate: Geospatial Data Infrastructure

Q: Where is Sheraz based?

Sheraz is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Sheraz speak?

Sheraz speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Urdu (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Sheraz have?

Sheraz has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Sheraz has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years . Note that Sheraz may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sheraz's latest experience?

Sheraz's most recent position is Research Associate: Geospatial Data Infrastructure at Federal Environment Agency .

Q: What companies has Sheraz worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sheraz has worked for Federal Environment Agency and Self-employed .

Q: Which industries is Sheraz most experienced in?

Sheraz is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Government and Public Administration , and Arts and Crafts . Sheraz also has some experience in Utility Services .

Q: Which business areas is Sheraz most experienced in?

Sheraz is most experienced in business areas like Marketing , Research and Development (R&D) , and Business Intelligence . Sheraz also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Sheraz worked in recently?

Sheraz has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Government and Public Administration .

Q: Which business areas has Sheraz worked in recently?

Sheraz has recently worked in business areas like Marketing , Business Intelligence , and Information Technology (IT) .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 2 months

Berlin, Germany

Research Associate: Geospatial Data Infrastructure

Federal Environment Agency

Management and further development of the geospatial data infrastructure
Technical support
Metadata management
Consulting other departments
Coordinating data flows with the European Environment Agency
Open data
Dashboards and visualizations
Cloud-based solutions for process optimization
Representation and participation in national and international committees and events

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

3 years

Berlin, Germany

Cartographer

Humboldt Forum Foundation at the Berlin Palace

Concept and production of new map materials
Content consulting for the curatorial teams on cartography
Coordinating approval processes with external project partners (curators, designers)
Creating interactive digital maps
Developing Python scripts to automate processes

Aug 2015 - Present

10 years 7 months

Berlin, Germany

Cartographer and Designer

Self-employed

Designing graphic identities
Conceptualizing and creating maps, infographics, and interactive data visualizations

Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

4 months

Toronto, Canada

GIS Coordinator

Canadian Urban Institute

Collecting and analyzing data
Producing all maps for the organization
Mapping cultural resources
Analyzing orthophotos
Analyzing demographic data
Urban land-use planning

Dec 2013 - Jul 2014

8 months

Berlin, Germany

Urbanist & Researcher

Center for Art and Urbanistics (ZK/U)

Designing artistic maps and objects exploring the materiality of Berlin's streets
Funded through a crowdfunding campaign with over 100 backers
Presented at five public exhibitions in Germany and Canada

Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

1 year 1 month

Toronto, Canada

Research Associate: Infrastructure

Canadian Urban Institute

Visualize water, electricity, and gas consumption data per parcel in Burlington, Canada
Create analyses and charts for decision-makers
Develop and document a methodology for the analysis
Build geoprocessing models to automate the analysis

Sep 2010 - Sep 2012

2 years 1 month

Toronto, Canada

Research Associate: Transportation and Urban Development

Cities Centre

Analyze and visualize multidimensional transportation data
Evaluate research results on modernizing old prefab buildings

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (10.5 years), Government and Administration (4.5 years), Arts and Crafts (3.5 years), and Utilities (1 year).

Professional Services

Government and Administration

Arts and Crafts

Utilities

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Marketing (10.5 years), Research and Development (5.5 years), Business Intelligence (5 years), Information Technology (5 years), Product Development (3 years), and Project Management (3 years).

Marketing

Research and Development

Business Intelligence

Information Technology

Product Development

Project Management

Skills

Software/it: Gis: Arcgis, Qgis
Data Services: Arcgis Enterprise, Geoserver, Arcgis Online, Hale Connect
Databases: Postgresql/postgis, Microsoft Access, Oracle
Programming: Python, R, Sql, Javascript
Design: Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Adobe Xd), Figma
Web: Wordpress, Squarespace, Sharepoint, Html, Css
Office: Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Word, Excel), Libreoffice
Continuing Education: Postgresql For Administrators, Communication And Collaboration (Teamwork), Project Management Basics, Diversity Awareness Training

Languages

English

Native

German

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Urdu

Elementary

Education

Sep 2011 - May 2013

University of Toronto

Master of Planning · Urban Planning, Infrastructure, and Cartography · Toronto, Canada · Final GPA: 3.88/4 (German Grade: approx. 1.21)

Sep 2006 - May 2011

University of Toronto

Honours Bachelor of Science (with High Distinction) · Chemistry with Forestry Minor · Toronto, Canada · Final GPA: 3.83/4 (German Grade: approx. 1.12)

Sep 2002 - Jun 2006

Martingrove Collegiate Institute

High School Diploma · Science Focus · Toronto, Canada · Final Grade: 85% (German Grade: approx. 1.45)

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Created

February 2026

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Where is Sheraz based?

Sheraz is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Sheraz speak?

Sheraz speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Urdu (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Sheraz have?

Sheraz has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Sheraz has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Sheraz may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sheraz be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sheraz would be well-suited for roles such as: Research Associate: Geospatial Data Infrastructure, Cartographer, Cartographer and Designer.

What is Sheraz's latest experience?

Sheraz's most recent position is Research Associate: Geospatial Data Infrastructure at Federal Environment Agency.

What companies has Sheraz worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sheraz has worked for Federal Environment Agency and Self-employed.

Which industries is Sheraz most experienced in?

Sheraz is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Government and Public Administration, and Arts and Crafts. Sheraz also has some experience in Utility Services.

Which business areas is Sheraz most experienced in?

Sheraz is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Research and Development (R&D), and Business Intelligence. Sheraz also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Project Management.

Which industries has Sheraz worked in recently?

Sheraz has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas has Sheraz worked in recently?

Sheraz has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Business Intelligence, and Information Technology (IT).

What is Sheraz's education?

Sheraz holds a Master in Urban Planning, Infrastructure, and Cartography from University of Toronto and a Bachelor in Chemistry with Forestry Minor from University of Toronto.

What is the availability of Sheraz?

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What is the rate of Sheraz?

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