Paragraph 1: Geospatial Analyst and Data Specialist with over 10 years of experience in GIS, data analysis, and project management across humanitarian and social vulnerability sectors in crisis contexts in Colombia and Iraq. Paragraph 2: I have volunteered with global humanitarian initiatives and focus on developing and optimizing geomatic products, managing geospatial data repositories, and leading community mapping initiatives using ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, and the Adobe Creative Suite. I am fluent in English and a native Spanish speaker, and I enjoy tackling data challenges to support Indigenous communities.

Carlos Alberto Ramírez Burbano

Paragraph 1: Geospatial Analyst and Data Specialist with over 10 years of experience in GIS, data analysis, and project management across humanitarian and social vulnerability sectors in crisis contexts in Colombia and Iraq. Paragraph 2: I have volunteered with global humanitarian initiatives and focus on developing and optimizing geomatic products, managing geospatial data repositories, and leading community mapping initiatives using ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, and the Adobe Creative Suite. I am fluent in English and a native Spanish speaker, and I enjoy tackling data challenges to support Indigenous communities.

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Paragraph 1: Geospatial Analyst and Data Specialist with over 10 years of experience in GIS, data analysis, and project management across humanitarian and social vulnerability sectors in crisis contexts in Colombia and Iraq. Paragraph 2: I have volunteered with global humanitarian initiatives and focus on developing and optimizing geomatic products, managing geospatial data repositories, and leading community mapping initiatives using ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, and the Adobe Creative Suite. I am fluent in English and a native Spanish speaker, and I enjoy tackling data challenges to support Indigenous communities.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Volunteer GIS Specialist at Global Foundation of Canada
August 6, 2024 - Present
Volunteering to support data analysis and social research initiatives in Canada. Focused on building geospatial products, training local staff, and enhancing GIS use for humanitarian and development contexts.
Data and GIS Specialist at IMPACT / REACH Initiative
July 31, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Accomplished humanitarian research and GIS professional with a track record in data analysis, GIS, and remote sensing. Led development of geospatial data products and data integration strategies for project areas; managed geospatial data repositories; conducted regular data reviews to enhance accuracy and usability; supported migration, food security, and climate change initiatives; contributed to dashboards and community mapping; provided training to local staff and academic partners.
Data and GIS Specialist at United Nations
July 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Led the development of geospatial products and maintained a geospatial data repository. Identified opportunities to make geospatial data actionable in local contexts and designed data integration strategies for project areas. Conducted regular data reviews to improve map and dashboard accuracy, supporting humanitarian programs in migration, food security, and climate change. Produced thematic maps and dashboards to inform decision-making and program planning.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Professional Foundations of Data Analysis at Microsoft
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023
Tableau Essentials Online at Learn (Online)
April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Climate Change and Human Health at United Nations
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Learn Data Science: Tell Stories with Data at Learn Online
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Do-It-Yourself Geo Apps in ArcGIS Online at ESRI
March 1, 2019 - March 1, 2019
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University Canada West
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
SENA Training at SENA
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025

Qualifications

Professional Foundations of Data Analysis
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023
Tableau Essentials Online
April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Learn Data Science: Tell Stories with Data
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Do-It-Yourself Geo Apps in ArcGIS Online
March 1, 2019 - March 1, 2019
Climate Change and Human Health
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Specialization in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Professional Geographer
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2012
MBA (Expected 2026)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
GIS Specialization
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Professional Geographer
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2012
SENA Certification/Training
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services, Education