Rashid Abd Alrahman
Khartoum,Sudan
Summary
Dedicated GIS Manager with over 20 years of experience in effectively managing GIS activities, providing technical support, and overseeing enterprise GIS platforms. Adept at analyzing requirements, integrating GIS data, and ensuring seamless communication between IT and GIS teams
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GIS Manager
Sudanese Electric Distribution Company, SEDC
Khartoum, Sudan
01.2010 - 01.2023
- Successfully planned and executed GIS activities, ensuring optimal resource allocation and budget management.
- Proficiently managed enterprise GIS platforms, including ArcGIS, with focus on data integrity and seamless operations.
- Provided expert technical support for ArcGIS, resolving complex issues and optimizing system performance.
- Led and analyzed GIS team requirements, aligning them with organizational goals and promoting efficiency.
- Seamlessly integrated GIS data with other IT systems, enhancing data accessibility and usability.
- Demonstrated exceptional reporting skills, consistently delivering insightful reports to inform management decisions.
- Actively evaluated technological advances and introduced relevant innovations to enhance operations.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive policies and procedures to streamline GIS operations.
- Exhibited strong financial acumen, responsibly managing budgetary matters related to the GIS system.
- Successfully secured funding for critical GIS initiatives and skillfully managed all financial aspects.
- Ensured the highest quality of GIS products and services, adhering to stringent standards and protocols.
- Fostered team growth by recruiting and training GIS staff, nurturing a skilled and motivated workforce.
- Effectively promoted the GIS Team within the organization and to user departments, driving engagement and collaboration.
Computer Programmer & Database Administrator
National Electricity Corporation
Khartoum, Sudan
09.2003 - 01.2010
- Proficiently crafted software solutions in a diverse range of programming languages, including PL/SQL and Java, demonstrating versatility and technical expertise.
- Actively maintained and expanded existing software programs, ensuring their relevance and effectiveness over time.
- Applied a rigorous debugging process, systematically identifying errors through comprehensive testing and implementing effective fixes.
- Employed computer-assisted software engineering (CASE) tools to automate portions of code writing, streamlining development processes and boosting productivity.
- Leveraged code libraries, which consist of collections of independent code snippets, to simplify the coding process and expedite software development.
- Collaborated closely with software developers to align programming efforts with development objectives, fostering synergy between programming and development teams.
- In instances where duties overlapped with developers, assumed responsibilities typical of developers, including software planning, model creation, flowchart development, code writing, debugging, and the design of application and system interfaces. This comprehensive approach ensured the seamless integration of software into broader systems and applications.
Education
Doctor's Degree - Integrated Engineering and Technology
Sudan University of Science and Technology
Master of Engineering - Computer and Systems Engineering
Al Neelain University
SudanDBA Diploma - Business Administration and Computer Science
University of Gezira
SudanBachelor's degree - Mathematical & Computer Science
University Of Gezira
SudanSkills
- Enterprise GIS Management: Proficient in managing and providing technical support for large Enterprise GIS platforms, including ArcGIS Products, VertiGIS, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS REST API, ArcGIS Javascript API, etc Skilled in troubleshooting issues promptly, ensuring seamless operations and system reliability Extensively experienced in ESRI, Geocortex, FME, data management, database administration, and GIS integration with IT systems
- Requirements Analysis and Problem Solving: Proficient in defining and analyzing user requirements, conducting problem analysis, and evaluating alternative solutions to effectively meet project requirements Demonstrating ability to identify opportunities to leverage GIS for addressing complex business and organizational challenges
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control: Actively participates in performing quality assurance and quality control to maintain data integrity and system reliability
- Service Management: Ensures the availability, performance, and security of GIS services within agreed service level agreements (SLAs) Capable of managing crisis situations and successfully bringing them to a satisfactory resolution
- Research and Innovation: Regularly conducts research to stay updated on new GIS products, tools, and techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
- Cartography and Mapping: Possesses knowledge of cartography principles and mapping conventions, ensuring the production of high-quality maps and spatial data representations
- Application Maintenance: Proficient in maintaining mapping applications and dashboards to ensure their ongoing functionality and relevance
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Certification
· Geoportal Content Management
· ArcGIS Customization with JavaScript
· Configuring and Managing the Multiuser Geodatabase
· System Architecture Design Strategies
· Portal GIS
· GIS Server Administration
Timeline
GIS Manager
Sudanese Electric Distribution Company, SEDC
01.2010 - 01.2023
Computer Programmer & Database Administrator
National Electricity Corporation
09.2003 - 01.2010
Doctor's Degree - Integrated Engineering and Technology
Sudan University of Science and Technology
Master of Engineering - Computer and Systems Engineering
Al Neelain University
DBA Diploma - Business Administration and Computer Science
University of Gezira
Bachelor's degree - Mathematical & Computer Science
University Of Gezira
· Geoportal Content Management
· ArcGIS Customization with JavaScript
· Configuring and Managing the Multiuser Geodatabase
· System Architecture Design Strategies
· Portal GIS
· GIS Server Administration
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