I am an environmental professional specializing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and sustainability. I enjoy turning complex data into actionable insights that support conservation, policy analysis, and sustainable resource management. I have hands-on experience in labs, fieldwork, and academic teaching, collaborating with NGOs, universities, and government partners. I’m eager to contribute to meaningful environmental projects while expanding my technical toolkit and policy analysis skills.

IDDI BABU

I am an environmental professional specializing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and sustainability. I enjoy turning complex data into actionable insights that support conservation, policy analysis, and sustainable resource management. I have hands-on experience in labs, fieldwork, and academic teaching, collaborating with NGOs, universities, and government partners. I’m eager to contribute to meaningful environmental projects while expanding my technical toolkit and policy analysis skills.

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I am an environmental professional specializing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and sustainability. I enjoy turning complex data into actionable insights that support conservation, policy analysis, and sustainable resource management.

I have hands-on experience in labs, fieldwork, and academic teaching, collaborating with NGOs, universities, and government partners. I’m eager to contribute to meaningful environmental projects while expanding my technical toolkit and policy analysis skills.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent

Work Experience

Teaching Assistant at Nipissing University
April 1, 2024 - October 21, 2025
Assisted with grading assignments and lab projects for GIS and related courses, proctored exams, provided feedback to students, and supported project work in the computer lab.
Lab Supervisor at Activation Laboratories LTD
August 1, 2023 - October 21, 2025
Performed quality control on samples, enforced safety procedures, trained new hires, and maintained laboratory equipment and processes.
Sample Preparation Technician at Activation Laboratories LTD
February 1, 2022 - October 21, 2025
Crushed and pulverized geological/environmental samples for analysis and trained new hires in preparation techniques.
Work-placement (Nipissing University Experiential Learning) at AerialBest
March 1, 2019 - October 21, 2025
Conducted research on LiDAR technologies and applications in forestry, landfill management, and construction; used CAD software to analyze LiDAR data and extract elevation, slope, volume, and distances.
Monitoring and Evaluation Intern - AKF's Education Programme at Aga Khan Foundation (East Africa) - Coast
August 1, 2017 - October 21, 2025
Collected data from stakeholders, performed data entry, conducted field visits and participant interviews, and drafted reports monitoring project progress.
Research Assistant at Dr. Manuel Litalien, Nipissing University (Department of Social Work)
March 1, 2017 - October 21, 2025
Located and documented abstracts, tracked paper availability across databases, and managed references with Zotero.

Education

Master of Environmental Studies (MES) at Nipissing University
September 4, 2023 - October 11, 2024
Honours BA, Specialization in Geography at Nipissing University
September 11, 2016 - May 22, 2020

Qualifications

Certificate in Environmental Management
September 11, 2016 - May 22, 2020
Certificate in Geomatics
September 11, 2016 - May 22, 2020
AWS Cloud Practitioner Certificate
May 12, 2025 - August 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government, Software & Internet