Resume

Ramakrishna Raju Gangaraju • Geospatial Data Scientist & AI Engineer

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Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
MS in Geographic Information Systems
Madison, WI, USA • GPA 3.75/4
  • Courses: Intro GIS, Geospatial Big Data Analytics, Spatial Databases, Cartography, Interactive Visualization

Vignan's University

Jul 2015 - Jun 2019
B.Tech (Major: Mechanical Engineering, Minor: Information Technology)
Guntur, AP, India • GPA 3.0/4

Experience

EarthDefine LLC

Jan 2024 - Present
GIS Analyst (Full Time)
Redmond, WA, USA
  • Applied spatial analysis for large-scale land cover classification, processing 10TB+ per project of LiDAR, nDSM, and NAIP imagery, increasing geographic land cover data accuracy by 90% and accelerating decision-making.
  • Trained and deployed Machine Learning AI-driven DCNN models for remote sensing image classification, improving classification accuracy by 25% and reducing processing time by 40%.
  • Streamlined project pipeline and quality control, validation processes to reduce defects by 99%, enhance data consistency, and cut manual processing time by 50% through scripting automation with improved documentation.
  • Led a team, delegating tasks and managing progress through continuous collaboration with clients and internal teams to ensure seamless execution across multiple initiatives.
Jul 2023 - Dec 2023
GIS Analyst (Intern - Full Time)
  • Conducted tree canopy analysis using NAIP and LiDAR data, leveraging Python (GDAL/OGR), ArcGIS Pro, and QGIS to generate statistical reports and conducted data quality control for Tree canopy and building footprints.
  • Supported multiple GIS initiatives simultaneously and documenting (workflows, quality checks, reports), resulting in a significant decrease of 99% errors in data versioning, and fostering team knowledge transfer.

University of Wisconsin-Madison

May 2023 - Aug 2023
Graduate GIS Fellowship
Madison, WI, USA
  • Analyzed coastal bluff erosion using remote sensing and ArcGIS tools, identifying high-risk areas and reducing projected erosion costs by 20% through data-driven control measures.
  • Delivered FEMA floodplain Depth Grids with Python, JavaScript, and ESRI tools, enhancing flood risk evaluation, ensuring DFIRM data accuracy, and maintaining research integrity through rigorous validation and documentation.
May 2022 - May 2023
Graduate Project Assistantship
  • Designed ESRI-powered geospatial dashboards for crop yield distribution, optimizing resource allocation by 30% and enhancing agricultural production in Wisconsin.
  • Implemented ESRI Network Analysis for routing and demographic insights, increasing farm stock availability by 25%, improving delivery efficiency, and ensuring data integrity through metadata standardization and detailed documentation.

Sarala Project Works Pvt Ltd

Jul 2019 - Oct 2021
GIS Analyst (Full Time)
Hyderabad, India
  • Optimized construction planning using advanced geospatial analysis, reducing project maintenance costs by 30% through improved road layout, utility mapping, and environmental assessments.
  • Managed in-house GIS databases and quality control, ensuring 100% data accessibility, reducing inaccuracies, and improving project efficiency by 25% with data-driven reports in Power BI and Tableau.
  • Administrated effective collaboration among engineering, operations, and project teams to maintain 100% accessibility of GIS data and maps, facilitating effective technical support towards informed decision-making with project managers.

Technical Skills

Geospatial Data Processing

Orthoimagery (GeoTIFF), LiDAR (LAS/LAZ), Vector Data (Shapefiles, GeoJSON), Elevation Models (DTM, DSM, DEM)

GIS Software & Programming

Python, GDAL, OGR, Pyproj, Geopandas, Shapely, Rasterio, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, OpenStreetMap, GEE, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, GitHub

Data Acquisition & Evaluation

Sourcing, validating, and assessing open-source, public, and commercial GIS datasets for quality and completeness

Visualization & Cartography

Spatial data visualization, cartographic principles, Power BI, Tableau, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop