GIS Analyst & Researcher specializing in Spatial Analysis, WebGIS, and Environmental Applications
Graduate Research Assistant at U-Spatial
MN LIS/GIS 2025 Conference
Oct 2025 · 1 yr · Duluth, MN
Developed a GIS application focused on tracking and managing invasive species in Minnesota, leveraging experience in GIS and app building. Presented the app to conference attendees, explaining its features and potential impact on environmental management. Competed in the GIS app competition, showcasing technical skills and problem-solving abilities.
U-Spatial
Jun 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Supporting research for a book on Geo-Communities and how to spread spatial thinking across the university. Exploring how geospatial tools are being integrated across academic disciplines and university operations. Collecting examples, case studies, and StoryMaps that show GIS use in teaching, research, and community outreach. Helping develop a framework to guide institutions in building and sustaining a campus-wide culture of spatial thinking.
Esri User Conference 2025
Jul 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos · San Diego, California
Selected as a Student Assistant for the 2025 Esri User Conference, supporting event logistics and attendee services. Gained hands-on GIS experience and networked with professionals from around the world.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln · internship
Jun 2024 – Sep 2024 · 3 mos · Lincoln, Nebraska
Assisted in the analysis of field data in agricultural research using Google Earth Engine (GEE) and OpenET.
Cyient Pvt. Ltd. · full time
Sep 2018 – Dec 2021 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Noida, India
Created maps and visualizations for transportation planning, managed spatial data, and performed geospatial analysis. Collaborated with developers to test and improve GIS tools and functionality.
Created an interactive web map to optimize emergency response routes by integrating real-time infrastructure and traffic data, supporting urban disaster preparedness.
Developed a GIS-based suitability model to identify potential off-road North Country Trail routes between Grand Rapids and Snowbank Lake, helping guide future fieldwork, landowner outreach, and route planning.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities · Geographic Information Science
Jan 2025 – Dec 2026
IEC College of Engineering and Technology · Automobile Engineering
Aug 2013 – Jun 2017
Esri · 2025-07-01
Cyient Pvt. Ltd. · 2019-01-01
Cyient Pvt. Ltd. · 2019-01-01
Cyient Pvt. Ltd. · 2018-01-01
Member · Member
Jun 2025
Vice President · Member
Jun 2025
VP of Events and Operations · Member
Jan 2025
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