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Emmanuel Abebresse

Geomatic Engineer / GIS Analyst

Resume

Professional Experience & Qualifications

Professional Summary

A GIS professional with a solid background in geomatics, remote sensing, and spatial data analysis. Experienced in delivering high quality mapping and data driven insights across environmental and infrastructure projects. Proficient in ArcGIS, Python, and SQL, with a track record of optimising workflows, enhancing data quality, and supporting strategic decision-making through innovative geospatial technologies.

Technical Skills

GIS Software

  • ArcGIS (Pro, Desktop, Online)
  • QGIS
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D

Programming & Databases

  • Python (ArcPy, GeoPandas)
  • SQL & PostGIS
  • DBMS

Remote Sensing & Survey

  • Hydrology
  • ENVI
  • Land survey

Cartography & Visualization

  • PowerBI
  • WebMaps
  • ArcGIS StoryMaps

Professional Experience

2021 - 2025

Asst. Geomatic Engineer/GIS Analyst

Ghana Lands Commission - Accra, Ghana.

  • Developed and maintained District and regional geospatial databases, managing over 50,000 spatial records, improving data retrieval efficiency by 30%.
  • Performed large scale spatial analysis on 10-20 mining and land administration projects, supporting evidence based decision making for stakeholders and regional authorities.
  • Designed and deployed QR coded parcel interactive webmaps initiative, increasing stakeholder access to spatial data.
  • Automated repetitive GIS workflows using Python scripting, reducing processing time for data validation and map production by 35% and minimizing manual errors.
2020 - 2021

GIS Analyst

DC Maps - Tennesse, USA.

  • Digitised and quality-checked pre-prepared utility and fibre network maps, improving spatial accuracy and alignment with routing specifications by cross-referencing CAD drawings, survey data, and OS basemaps; contributed to reducing design discrepancies and rework during network planning phases..
  • Collaborated with a cross-functional GIS team to develop an interactive ArcGIS StoryMap, enabling stakeholders to visualise proposed fibre cable routes, wayleaves, splice points, and associated assets; enhanced project transparency and supported data-driven decision-making across planning and delivery teams.
  • Designed and implemented standardised custom symbology and layer schemas in ArcMap, improving cartographic clarity and asset differentiation (ducts, chambers, cabinets, nodes), ensuring consistency across network maps and strengthening reporting quality for internal and external stakeholders..
2017 - 2018

Land Surveyor/GIS Analyst

Ghana Water Company - Capecoast, Ghana.

  • Prepared detailed slope analysis reports from topographic surveys, incorporating terrain modelling, charts, drawings, and survey notes to support water distribution project planning.
  • Assisted the GIS Officer in processing GPS acquired spatial data for customer boundary demarcation into district, zone, and sub-zone maps using ArcGIS.
  • Contributed to increased customer revenue through involvement in the rollout of the companys first electronic billing application through GIS.

Education

2025 - 2026

Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems

University of Portsmouth

Specialized in Applied Remote Sensing and GIS Programming

2012 - 2016

Bachelor of Science in Geomatic Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Focus on Land Surveying, Hydrography, and Geospatial Analysis

Certifications

  • BSc Geomatic Engineering
  • Certified GIS Professional (GISP)
  • Esri MOOC certification
  • Licensed Land Surveyor