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Reference ID: CV-ZLJMGJM
Updated: February 24, 2008
Available: April 2008
Will Relocate: Yes
GIS Experience: 5 years
Desired Salary: 35000-45000 USD/Year
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Pondicherry  AL  605008
Country: India
 
 
 
Dilip Venugopal
 
Educational Experience
Pondicherry University Pondicherry
Degree: Master of Science
Major: Ecology
Dates: Jul 1999 - May 2001
Madras University Chennai
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Zoology
Dates: Aug 1995 - Sep 1998
 
Professional Experience
Research Associate FERAL
Jan 2007 - Dec 2007 Pondicherry, India
o Coordinated the ecological, social and spatial research components of a $279,792 project on restoration of ecosystems.

o Trained and supervised 4 staff members on GIS techniques including street mapping, geo-referencing, digitizing, and data cleaning

o Created maps on the land use and resource use patterns for villages surrounding forest patches.

o Developed geo-spatial models and identified forest patches to implement restoration efforts worth $44350.

o Statistically analyzed spatial, ecological and social data and prepared technical reports for United Nations Development Program

o Created and maintained a database integrating social, spatial and ecological data.

o Convened and coordinated meetings between various stake holders including local villages and government authorities.
Research Associate GNAPE
Oct 2005 - Jan 2007 Chennai, India
o Mapped forest fragments, plantations, road networks and settlements

o Analyzed connectivity among forest patches in the context of animal movement

o Designed spatially explicit protocols for sampling animal populations

o Spatially mapped distribution of animal populations.

o Statistical data analysis and preparation of technical report.
Research Associate FERAL
Feb 2003 - Oct 2005 Pondicherry, India
o Mapped the road and paths network in a protected area.

o Designed spatially explicit protocols for sampling animal populations.

o Spatially mapped distribution of animal populations.

o Assessed forest types based on remotely sensed data.

o Statistical data analysis, preparation of technical report and international conference presentation.
Technical Assistant Wildlife Institute of India
Feb 2002 - Dec 2002 Dehradun, India
o Determine movement of leopards using GPS locations.

o Designed spatially explicit protocols for sampling animal populations.
 
Other Information
o 5 years of work experience in natural resource and environmental analysis.

o Proficient in spatial database management and geo spatial data analysis.

o Well versed in coordinate systems, spatial surveys, satellite imagery analysis, geo-referencing, cadastral mapping and participatory GIS methods.

o ArcView, ArcGIS (including spatial, network and 3D analyst), Mapinfo, Mapmaker, Quantum GIS, IDRISI & Multispec.

o Ability to integrate GIS and RS techniques to meet specific objectives and requirements.

o Microsoft office suite and Open Office suite skills.

o Expertise in Statistical analysis, reporting and technical writing skills, credited by scientific publications.

o Highly motivated, committed and detail-directed problem solving capability with excellent communication skills.

o Proven ability to work in unison with staff, volunteers, project leads and board of directors of governmental, non-governmental and international agencies.
Keywords:  ArcGIS, ArcView, GPS, Idrisi, MapInfo Professional, MS Access
 
 
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