Firoz Ahmad

Remote Sensing and GIS expert with 20 years of experience working with ArcGIS software and ERDAS Imagine for developing GIS databases and data creation. Regularly demonstrate skill in Photogrammetry, Digital Image Processing, and Interpretation of IKONOS, SPOT, and LANDSAT Images for various applications related to telecommunications and vegetation/forest/agriculture mapping, drainage mapping, etc. Generation of orthorectified images and DTMs. Critical thinkers continuously look at ways to improve the processes and analysis in GIS using multicriteria modeling. Proficient in composing maps for natural resource management/forest fire, deforestation, agriculture suitability, etc. Excellent in imparting training in Remote sensing and GIS. Self-motivated and is an asset to a team. 

• Skilled in the use of  ERDAS Imagine, ArcGIS, SSK PRO/SOCET SET, ER MAPPER (Image Processing Software), PCI GEOMATICS, EARTH ( version 2.1), Image Processing software from Pixoneer, Commercial Remote Sensing Software (CRSS) – RAYTHEON Systems, SURFER for generation Contours & 3D Elevation models, IMAGE ANALYST, I/RAS C, I/GeoVec, I/ParcelVec, MICROSTATION.

• Comfortable in working with operating Systems: UNIX, DOS, and WINDOWS. Great working knowledge of computers and electronics allows for better project results and quick troubleshooting.

• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills using open source remote sensing and GIS datasets which aid in finding workable solutions to problems related to climate change, agriculture suitabliltiy, land potential and forest conservation, wildlife monitoring and urban sprawl.

• Creating digital maps for an area of interest using geographic data. Deriving statistics in GIS. Excellent in GIS modelling application for large datasets from local, regional to national level. Worked extensively in high spatial resolution satellite product imagery such as Lidar/IKONOS stereo pair/ Sentinel/ Landsat /Google Earth images/ ASTER DEM/ TerraClimate/ WorldClim/ NCAR GIS Program data and various diversified ancillary themes/vector files datasets. 
• Creating reports for organizations with elaborate GIS methodology. Good communication skills and have a publication record of 60+ research mansucripts in high – impact Journals of  Springer/Elsevier/ Scopus/Thomson Reuters /NAAS Publications.

• Excellent trainer in ERDAS Imagine/Arc-GIS to various clients in image import/rectification/mosaicking/quality check/NDVI generation/image classification/vector data creation.

• M.Tech (1999): Degree in Remote Sensing with First Class from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
• M.Sc (1996): Degree in Forestry with First Class from Birsa Agricultural University, Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
• B.Sc (1992): Four-year Degree Course in Forestry with First Class from Birsa Agricultural University, Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.