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Dhanushka Wickramasingha

Dhanushka Wickramasingha

Sydney

Summary

Experienced Geospatial specialist with a strong technical background in ESRI ArcGIS technologies, Python and FME. Seeking to join a team at the forefront of developing impactful data in emergency management across the state.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification

Work History

Specialist (GIS)

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
Dubai
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • Manage and maintain a comprehensive ESRI ArcGIS Geodatebase comprising of more than 500 GIS layers in RTA, Dubai.
  • Created and managed metadata for GIS data (FGDC, ISO19115)
  • Applied advanced GIS analysis skills, such as time series analysis, with the use of ESRI ArcGIS Pro software.
  • Successfully integrated ArcGIS Enterprise with over 30 internal and external systems, such as IBM Maximo spatial.
  • Created ETL workflows using FME to extract, transform, and load data in diverse formats.
  • Played a key role in the creation of data management policies, guidelines, and CAD/GIS standards.
  • Contributed as a member of the IT Change Advisory Board (CAB).
  • Contributed as a crisis team member for ensuring uninterrupted Enterprise GIS operations.

Associate Tech Specialist (GIS)

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)/Tech Mahindra (Contractor)
Dubai
06.2021 - 10.2023
  • Administrated RTA Enterprise GIS Platform (EGP) which consists of more than 100 servers and one of the largest implementations of the ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise in the region.
  • Created data pipelines for exchanging GIS data with government and private entities
  • Published ArcGIS web services and portal content to fulfill diverse business needs.
  • Administered Google Maps API on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Projects Lead (GIS)

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)/Wipro Limited (Contractor)
Dubai
03.2015 - 06.2021

Supported implementation and coordination of the following projects.

  • Led the successful enterprise GIS platform revamp project in 2015, converting an open-source GIS platform to ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise 10.8.1
  • Executed a successful initiative to collect asset information and enhance the RTA GIS database through the Enterprise GIS Data Collection and Update project conducted in 2018 within Dubai.
  • Supported the Navigable Road Network Project in 2019 by integrating the Nokia HERE Road network with Enterprise GIS.
  • Integrated ESRI ArcGIS with IBM Maximo Spatial in 2020, facilitating enhanced data sharing.
  • Successfully integrated electronic non objection certificate system with GIS services for issuing NOCs for road projects in Dubai.

Database Administrator (GIS)

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)/Wipro Limited (Contractor)
Dubai
01.2011 - 03.2015
  • ArcSDE/Oracle Geodatabase administration and tuning
  • Created and published ETL workflows using FME Desktop and Server.
  • Administered redundant license servers for CAD/GIS software including Bentley, Autodesk, FME, ArcGIS, Geomedia, MapInfo, and AutoTURN.

Survey Engineer

Schuster Pechtold
Dubai
10.2009 - 01.2011
  • Informed client decisions through professional consultation in surveying and GIS.
  • Recorded and maintained survey control point network using GPS technology for precise site measurements.
  • Performed thorough site survey inspections.
  • Transformed CAD files to GIS-compatible data formats like ESRI FGDB.

Survey Engineer

Halcrow
Dubai
09.2007 - 03.2009
  • Performed hydrography data collection with single-beam echosounders and processed data using HyPack software.
  • Applied ESRI ArcGIS and Surfer to conduct bathymetric data modeling.
  • Collected point cloud 3D data using Leica terrestrial laser scanners.
  • 3D data modeling using ESRI ArcScene and Autodesk software.

Survey Engineer

Hyundai Engineering and Construction
Dubai
10.2006 - 08.2007
  • Served as the lead project survey engineer for the expansion of Dubai Port, on behalf of Dubai Port Authority.
  • Demonstrated expertise in conducting accurate topographic surveys and precise leveling
  • Planned and executed underground pipe laying by considering high tides and low tides in the coastal area.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma (one year) - Data Science

Amity University
India
12-2020

Bachelor of Science (four Years) - Surveying

Sabaragamuwa University
Sri Lanka
09-2006

Advanced Certificate (three years) - Information Technology

University of Colombo
Sri Lanka
04-2006

Skills

  • ArcGIS Enterprise
  • ArcGIS Pro
  • FME
  • Geocortex
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Data Science
  • Data Management
  • Project Management

Accomplishments

International Symposium 2006 – Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Gold medallist for the best research & presentation (under the Geomatics Engineering student forum)

Certification

  • Data Engineering on Google Cloud Platform (Coursera Specialization)
  • Microsoft® Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate
  • Microsoft® Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
  • Microsoft® Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft® Certified: Azure Fundamentals
  • OCA (Oracle® Certified Associate

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

HybridOn-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPersonal development programs

Interests

Photography

Cycling

Exploring nature

Offroad driving

Traveling

Dhanushka Wickramasingha