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Hello! I’m Somia Ashraf, a geospatial professional with over 3 years of experience across multiple organizations, and I topped my Bachelor’s degree in Geography. As a GIS/RS Analyst, I specialize in crop classification, land use analysis, transport logistics, population density, flood mapping, environmental assessment, and automating food licensing.
I’m passionate about leveraging GIS technologies to build innovative and efficient solutions. I work with tools like Google Earth Engine, ArcGIS, QGIS, ENVI, Python, and machine learning to derive actionable insights for urban planning, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. I’m eager to contribute my skills to a collaborative team and produce high-quality geospatial products.
Skills
Language
English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Panjabi, Punjabi
Fluent
Chinese
Beginner
Work Experience
Geospatial Analyst at Geospatial Modelling Project
June 1, 2025 - PresentGeospatial modelling project focusing on China desertification risk mapping using remote sensing, MEDALUS framework, and Bayesian networks. Built an environmental sensitivity framework by integrating erosion, drought, soil, vegetation, and terrain variables; applied Bayesian Network probabilistic modeling to estimate desertification risk at 30 m resolution with uncertainty consideration. Automated raster pre-processing, resampling, LMH classification, CPT generation, and probability mapping using Python-based GIS workflows. Delivered desertification risk layers for urban development assessment, environmental monitoring, and decision support.
Geospatial Modelling Project – China Desertification Risk Mapping Using Remote Sensing (MEDALUS & Bayesian Networks) at China Desertification Risk Mapping Project
June 1, 2025 - PresentBuilt a MEDALUS-based environmental sensitivity framework integrating erosion, drought, soil, vegetation, and terrain variables. Applied Bayesian Network probabilistic modelling to estimate desertification risk likelihood at 30 m spatial resolution, explicitly accounting for uncertainty. Automated raster pre-processing, resampling, LMH classification, CPT generation, and probability mapping using Python-based GIS workflows. Delivered spatial desertification risk layers suitable for urban development assessment, environmental monitoring, and decision support.
Geospatial Analyst at Geospatial Modelling Project (China Desertification Risk Mapping Using Remote Sensing, MEDALUS & Bayesian Networks)
June 1, 2025 - PresentBuilt a MEDALUS-based environmental sensitivity framework integrating erosion, drought, soil, vegetation, and terrain variables. Applied Bayesian Network probabilistic modelling to estimate desertification risk likelihood at 30 m spatial resolution, explicitly accounting for uncertainty. Automated raster pre-processing, resampling, LMH classification, CPT generation, and probability mapping using Python-based GIS workflows. Delivered spatial desertification risk layers suitable for urban development assessment, environmental monitoring, and decision support.
Geospatial Specialist at Sawie Ecosystems Pvt Ltd, UK
May 1, 2024 - PresentWork on ongoing GIS projects in crop scan, mapping, and digitization fields, productivity analysis, climatic analysis, early detection of crop stress and crop harvest for cotton, rice, sugarcane, maize, etc. Develop and manage control quality standards for system applications. Develop data flow, management, and distribution activities aimed at supporting GIS. Maintain up-to-date geospatial documentation for reference purposes. Efficiently manage geospatial database and develop effective maps and aerial photography. Develop machine learning model to predict crop health.
GIS & RS Analyst / Researcher at Farmdar Pvt Ltd, Pakistan
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024WebGIS for agriculture cadastre: program-script, software, and application for automation in GIS fields. Handled pivotal projects of yielding for Brazil, Corteva, and Bayer. Contributed to projects spanning crop industries of Sugar, Rice, Soybean, Pasture, Cotton, Maize, Wheat, Potato, and Banana both in Pakistan and globally. Utilize inter and intra classification, QA/QC, batch statistics, sowing time analysis, grain and silage analysis, and harvest monitoring using Python Scripts, Mapla, and Model Builder. Estimate the agricultural products of cultivating soil health, soil moisture content, and sugarcane lodge/non-lodge using statistical analysis, spectral signatures, vegetation indices, machine learning algorithms, and Python libraries. Proficient in creating 3m and 10m reports of RGB, plant health, plant stress, nitrogen, topsoil moisture and root-soil moisture using Land Viewer, Python plugins and dashboard.
GIS & RS Analyst / Researcher at Farmdar Pvt Ltd
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024WebGIS for agriculture cadastre: program-script, software, and application for automation in GIS fields. Handled pivotal projects of yielding for Brazil, Corteva, and Bayer. Contributed to projects spanning crop industries of Sugar, Rice, Soybean, Pasture, Cotton, Maize, Wheat, Potato, and Banana both in Pakistan and globally. Utilized inter- and intra-classification, QA/QC, batch statistics, sowing time analysis, grain and silage analysis, and harvest monitoring using Python scripts, Mapla, and Model Builder. Estimated agricultural products by assessing soil health, soil moisture content, and sugarcane lodging.
Geographic Information System Intern at Punjab Food Authority, Pakistan
November 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023Automation of Licensing Regime: GIS & remote sensing techniques. Developed customized tools specifically algorithms and workflows within GIS software to analyse various data layers, such as satellite imagery, land use data, and licensing records. Utilize tools to identify locations lacking proper licensing. Set up SOPs for accurate geotagging of food business in Lahore and later throughout Punjab.
Geographic Information System Intern at Punjab Food Authority
November 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023Automation of Licensing Regime project using GIS and remote sensing techniques. Developed customized tools, algorithms, and workflows to analyze satellite imagery, land use data, and licensing records. Identified locations lacking proper licensing and set up SOPs for accurate geotagging of food businesses in Lahore and Punjab.
Research Intern at Centre for Remote Sensing (RSGCRL)
July 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022Proficient in ArcGIS, digital mapping, weather reports, and geodatabase management. Learned Esri desktop mapping, analysis tools, and extensions. Led AVHRR-based AOD/AOT mapping for a lab/academic research project; managed cartography projects including imagery pre-processing and post-processing.
Research Intern at Centre for Remote Sensing (RSGCRL), Pakistan
July 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022Proficient in ArcGIS products, digital mapping, weather reports, and geo-database management. Learned Esri desktop mapping, analysis tools, and extensions. Led AVHRR-based AOD/AOT mapping for lab research and papers. Managed cartography projects, including imagery pre-processing and post-processing.
GIS Analyst at Jers Consultancy (Pvt) Ltd
June 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022Worked on Punjab Intermediate Cities Improvement Investment Project (PICIIP) Phase-1. Performed geospatial analysis and visualization of infrastructure, analyzed land use patterns for development potential, mapped transport network with transport engineers, and conducted spatial analysis of sewerage and water supply networks to identify infrastructure lapses. Prepared and presented reports and maps for clients and stakeholders.
GIS Analyst at Jers Consultancy (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan
June 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022Performed geospatial analysis and visualizations of infrastructure using GIS software. Analyzed land use patterns to identify potential development areas. Mapped transport network issues with the transport engineer. Conducted spatial analysis of sewerage and water supply networks to identify infrastructure lapses. Prepared reports and maps for clients and stakeholders.
Education
Master of Engineering in Cartography and Geographic Information System at University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, China
January 1, 2024 - April 17, 2026Bachelors of Geosciences in Geography at University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023Master of Engineering in Cartography and Geographic Information System at University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, China
January 1, 2024 - April 17, 2026Bachelor of Geosciences in Geography at University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023Master of Engineering in Cartography and Geographic Information System at University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS)
January 1, 2024 - April 17, 2026Bachelor of Geosciences in Geography (Summa Cum Laude) at University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023Qualifications
Master of Engineering in Cartography and Geographic Information System
January 1, 2024 - April 17, 2026Bachelor of Geosciences in Geography (Summa Cum Laude)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023Industry Experience
Agriculture & Mining, Software & Internet, Government, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Education
Skills
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