Laraib K

Manager GIS

ASTRA • Fulltime

Jul 2017 - Present • 9 yrs 1 mo

Led geospatial data operations, QA/QC workflows, and large-scale spatial projects across Pakistan. Key achievements and responsibilities include: National Scale Projects: Managed spatial mapping and data validation for high-stakes initiatives, including the Election Commission (ECP) maps and the Polio Eradication Program (UC boundary digitization). Database & API Integration: Designed and optimized PostgreSQL/PostGIS database structures, implementing advanced SQL queries for rapid spatial data retrieval. Automation & Web Scraping: Developed Python-based ETL pipelines to automate repetitive mapping tasks, data cleaning, and web-scraping of critical location data. Transit Analysis: Built and validated GTFS datasets to optimize route networks and public transit planning. Technical Documentation: Authored comprehensive technical proposals and tender documentation for enterprise-level GIS implementations.