I am an environmental planning and GIS professional with over three years of experience in geospatial analysis, land-use planning, and environmental research. I apply GIS, spatial analysis, and data-driven research to support sustainable urban development and infrastructure planning. I am passionate about climate resilience, sustainable cities, and evidence-based decision making to support local governments and communities. I enjoy collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and translating complex data into actionable insights for landscape preservation and environmental management.

Marzieh Tavakoli

I am an environmental planning and GIS professional with over three years of experience in geospatial analysis, land-use planning, and environmental research. I apply GIS, spatial analysis, and data-driven research to support sustainable urban development and infrastructure planning. I am passionate about climate resilience, sustainable cities, and evidence-based decision making to support local governments and communities. I enjoy collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and translating complex data into actionable insights for landscape preservation and environmental management.

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I am an environmental planning and GIS professional with over three years of experience in geospatial analysis, land-use planning, and environmental research. I apply GIS, spatial analysis, and data-driven research to support sustainable urban development and infrastructure planning.

I am passionate about climate resilience, sustainable cities, and evidence-based decision making to support local governments and communities. I enjoy collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and translating complex data into actionable insights for landscape preservation and environmental management.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

GIS Technician / GIS Intern at Abad Rahan Pars
February 1, 2020 - September 1, 2023
Conducted land-use, environmental, and topographic analyses to support road and infrastructure planning projects. Performed spatial analysis using GIS to assist in route selection and environmental impact assessments. Managed and validated geospatial datasets to ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance. Collaborated with engineers and planners to support sustainable infrastructure planning.
Graduate Research Assistant at Shahid Beheshti University
January 1, 2018 - September 1, 2019
Conducted hydrological, geomorphological, and land-cover research supporting environmental planning initiatives. Analyzed spatial and statistical data using GIS and remote sensing techniques. Prepared technical reports, maps, and visualizations to communicate research findings.
Planning Intern at Department of Housing and Urban Development
February 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
Assisted with land record management and property documentation using GIS and AutoCAD. Supported processing and analysis of geospatial data for urban development and land management projects. Contributed to maintaining accurate municipal land-use records.

Education

Master of Science in Hydro Geomorphology in Environmental Planning at Shahid Beheshti University
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Geography and Urban Planning at Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Subdivision Planning / Design – Land Use Planning at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Qualifications

ESRI MOOCs
January 11, 2030 - March 31, 2026
GIS for Climate Action
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2026
Spatial Data Science
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2026
Going Places with Spatial Analysis
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2026
Modern Geo Apps
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2026
Cartography
January 1, 2023 - March 31, 2026
Sustainable Urban Development Qual Assess Ltd – Iran
January 11, 2030 - March 31, 2026
Advanced GIS ISIRAN – Iran
January 11, 2030 - March 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Education, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Software & Internet