Syed Alimuzzaman Bappa
Environment & GIS Analyst || Development & Humanitarian Worker
Carrier Summary
With over six years of diverse experience in Geo-information Systems Management, Remote
Sensing, and MEAL, I have cultivated deep expertise in geo-spatial analysis, environmental
assessment, and data-driven decision-making. My journey has taken me across more than 20
projects funded by esteemed organizations such as World Bank, ADB, USAID, UNDP, Sida, SDC,
GIZ, JICA, UNHCR, WorldFish, CGIAR, ICCCAD, ACDI/VOCA, and IWMI, where I thrived as
a GIS Specialist and Database Manager in dynamic, multicultural environments.
Email:
bappa.planner.ku@gmai My proficiency lies in environmental data analysis, spatial mapping, and regulatory compliance,
l.com enabling me to develop GIS-based solutions that enhance land-use planning, habitat conservation,
and environmental monitoring. With a strong command of geo-spatial and non-geo-spatial database
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management, I bring precision and innovation to data-driven projects. An expert in digital data
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collection and visualization, I seamlessly integrate advanced tools and platforms to transform raw
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b73620172 data into meaningful insights. Whether managing field data, optimizing operational workflows, or
refining organizational procedures, my technical expertise is complemented by my fluency in
Contact: STATA, Power BI, SPSS, CAD programs, ArcGIS, and QGIS. This combination of analytical skill,
+8801623131949 technological adaptability, and strategic thinking makes me an asset in driving impactful solutions
for sustainable development and environmental resilience.
Personal Details
Language Known : English (B2 Label, IELTS certified), Bengali, Hindi
Date of Birth : 4th January1996
Nationality : Bangladeshi
Present address : Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Education
2023 : Masters in Urban and Rural Planning (MURP), Urban and Rural Planning Discipline, Science and
Engineering School, Khulna University, Khulna. (https://ku.ac.bd/)
2018 : Bachelor’s in Urban and Rural Planning (BURP), Urban and Rural Planning Discipline, Science and
Engineering School, Khulna University, Khulna. (https://ku.ac.bd/)
2013 : Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), Dhaka Tejgaon College, Dhaka. (www.tejgaoncollege.edu.bd/)
2011 : Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Govt. Laboratory High School, Khulna (http://www.glhsk.edu.bd/)
Skills
1 3D & 2D Drawing, AutoCAD, Sketchup pro. 8 Statistical Analysis, IBM SPSS, Stata, SQL
2 Geo-spatial monitoring and Reporting Tool 9 Data Visualization, Power BI, R, Microsoft Excel,
3 ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, GEE and WebGIS 10 Web Design & Development, WordPress
4 Remote Sensing & Erdas Imagine Processing 11 Data Collection Tools, Kobotoolbox, ODK
5 Socio-economic survey: FGD, KII, PRA, CRA 12 Geographic Data Collection, SW maps, Explorer
6 Arial Photogrammetry & Drone Management 13 Digital Land Survey, Total Station, RTK
Membership of Current Professional Associations
2023 - Current : Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS), Employee ID: 3571; Bangladesh
2018 - Current : Bangladesh Institutes of Planners (BIP), Membership ID: 1506; Bangladesh
2018 - Current : Khulna University Planners Alumni Association (KUPAA); Khulna University, Bangladesh
Work Experience (https://sites.google.com/view/syed-alimuzzman-bappa/home)
2021 - Current : Environment & GIS Analyst, Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS), Dhaka 1213,
Bangladesh (https://cnrs.org.bd/)
• Responsible for developing and preparing geospatial databases and its visualization on maps.
• Maintaining and developing the archives and working with the data to create GIS concepts
• Defining policies and assuring the mission's geo-information system's implementation.
• Ensuring that all internal monitoring and evaluation (M&E)-related online systems and databases
• Analyze collected data using statistical techniques and GIS software to identify trends, patterns, and
potential environmental impacts.
• Utilizing Google Sheets, PowerBI, and Looker studio’s analytical reporting capabilities
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2020-2021 MEAL and GIS Officer, Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS), Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar,
Bangladesh (https://cnrs.org.bd/)
• Responsible for Developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks and
plans.
• Design and Manage data collection tools and methodologies
• Maintain and update databases and information management systems
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and participation in project planning and evaluation
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports, impact assessments, and evaluations
2019 - 2020 : Junior GIS Specialist, SurveyTech Consultancy Limited, Rampura, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
(https://surveytechconsultancy.com/)
• Responsible for Designing and deploying geographic data systems and databases.
• Ensuring geographic data is consistent. New research tools are being researched and tested.
• Performing geographical analysis and geospatial models. Checking the correctness of GIS data.
• Conduct fieldwork when necessary for data quality monitoring, data validation.
• Ensure interoperability and compatibility between different data formats and systems
2018 - 2019 : Digital Surveyor & GIS Coordinator, GeoPlanning for Advanced Development (GPAD), Dhaka,
Bangladesh. (https://www.gpadbd.net/)
• Provided technical guidance, quality control, and knowledge enhancement to the team.
• Using basic mapping, Google Earth, and GPS, manage training and skills development support.
• Helping the project team with data and responding to data requests as quickly as possible.
• Provide training and support to staff and users on GIS software and applications
List of Recent Working Projects (https://sites.google.com/view/syed-alimuzzman-bappa/projects)
1 Assessment of Aquatic Resources of the Sundarbans
Position held: GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist. Funded by: Arranyak, Bangladesh Forest Department (BFD)
2 Assessment of Bangladesh Climate Smart Livestock (BCSL)
Position held: Survey and Database Specialist. Funded by: ACDI/VOCA, US Agriculture Department
3 Community based Flood Risk Management (CbFRM)
Position held: CRA and Mapping Specialists. Funded by: DDM, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
4 Nature-Based Adaptation towards Prosperous and Adept Lives and Livelihoods in Bangladesh (NABAPALLAB)
Position held: GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist. Funded by: Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change
5 Process Monitoring of Resilience, Entrepreneurship, and Livelihoods Improvement
Position held: Technical Advisor. Funded by: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
6 Biodiversity for Resilience Livelihood (B4RL)
Position held: GIS Specialist. Funded by: Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)
7 Securing the food systems of Asian Mega Deltas for climate and livelihood resilience
Position held: Survey and Database Specialist. Funded by: WorldFish Center, CGIAR
8 Evaluation of mangrove afforestation in subtropical Char lands
Position held: GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist. Funded by: International Water Modelling (IWM), BUET
9 A value chain study on dried fish in Bangladesh
Position held: Survey and Database Specialist. Funded by: University of Manitoba, Canadian Government Fund
10 Policy and Institutional Analysis Consultant, Bangladesh for the One CGIAR Asia Mega Deltas Initiative: Sustainable,
inclusive governance of natural resources on which the food system depends
Position held: Survey and Database Specialist. Funded by: International Water Management Institutes (IWM)
11 A survey of coastal vulnerable households to disseminate cyclone guard
Position held: Survey and Database Specialist. Funded by: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
12 Governance for Climate Resilience (G4CR)
Position held: GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist. Funded by: International Centre for Climate Change and Development
13 Assessment of Fishing Routes and Points in the Bay of Bengal
Position held: GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist. Funded by: World Bank (WB)
14 Community Empowerment promoted through Livelihoods & Self-reliance along with Nature based Solutions
Position held: MEAL and IM Officer, Funded by: UNHCR
16 Livelihood Improvement for Enhancing Resilience in Host Communities in Cox’s Bazar
Position held: GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist, Funded by: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
17 USAID Ecosystems/Protibesh Activity
Position held: GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist. Funded by: Chemonics, U.S. Agency for International Development
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19 Climate Action through Bamboo Afforestation in Restoring Degraded Landscapes of Cox's Bazar (Bamboo for Climate
Resilience/ B4CA/ Bamboo Climate Action in Cox’s Bazar
Position held: GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist. Funded by: Switzerland Development Cooperation (SDC)
20 Anticipatory Action Plan for Sunamganj District through Community Risk Assessment
Position held: CRA and Mapping Specialists. Funded by: World Food Program (WFP)
21 System Strengthening of One health Activity (SSOH) in Bangladesh
Position held: GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist. Funded by: DAI, USAID
22 Transboundary of River South Asia (TROSA)
Position held: GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist. Funded by: OXFAM, the Swedish Government
23 Technical Support Services to increase farm production of marginal and smallholder farmers in the Bangladeshi
Community and to train Rohingya households and homestead vegetable gardening
Position held: GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist. Funded by: Food Agriculture Organization (FAO)
24 Assessment and piloting of reliable, affordable and clean alternatives to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
Position held: GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist. Funded by: Food Agriculture Organization (FAO)
25 Fisherfolk Integration for Sustainable Habitat and Natural Ecosystem Transformation (FISHNET)
Position held: GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist. Funded by: FCDO, DEFRA (UK)
26 Adapt and Implement Scalable Nutrition-Sensitive and Climate-Resilient Kitchen Garden and
Small Livestock Production Models for the Poor
Position held: GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist. Funded by: World Bank (WB)
List of Recent Achievement and Certification
2024 : Information and Database Management, FOREWARN, MAP Action, and START Network, UK
: Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Christian Commission for Development in Bangladesh (CCDB)
2023 : Geo-informatics, Department of GIS and Remote Sensing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
: Child Inclusive City, Save the Children & Bangladesh Institutes of Planners (BIP)
: Plantation Techniques and Management Training, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and WFP
: Geo-spatial for improved Environment Monitoring, EETWG, Inter-sectoral Coordinate Group (ISCG)
: Training on SW Maps & QGIS, International Organization Migration (IOM)
2022 : Spatial Analysis and Satellite Imagery in GIS, University of Toronto
: Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities, Lund University
2021 : Geospatial and Environmental Analysis, University of California, Davis
: Data Science and Analysis, IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
: Information System and Technology Governance, The University of Minnesota
2018 : Training in Public Transport Fare and Services, Khulna Development Authority (KDA)
: International English Language Testing System (IELTS), IDP-Australia
: Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Education Testing System (ETS)
List of Recent Research and Publications (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Syed-Alimuzzaman-Bappa)
2022 : Spatio-temporal variation of land use and land cover changes and their impact on land surface temperature: A case
of Kutupalong Refugee Camp, Bangladesh https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10449
2021 : Sustainable Livelihood Approach for Assessing Community Resilience to Climate Change in the Coastal
Bangladesh: A Case Study on Shymnagar Upazila
https://www.academia.edu/43750627/_Sustainable_Livelihood_Approach_for_Assessing_Community_Resilience_
to_Climate_Change_in_the_Coastal_Bangladesh_A_Case_Study_on_Shymnagar_Upazila_
2019 : Accessibility of Water Supply and Sanitation in Urban Slum of Dhaka City A Case Study on Kallayanpur Slum
https://www.academia.edu/40158438/Accessibility_of_Water_Supply_and_Sanitation_in_Urban_Slum_of_Dhaka
_City_A_Case_Study_on_Kallayanpur_Slum
References
01. Dr. Mokhlesur Rahman 02. MD. Jahidul Ashik
Executive Director, Center for Natural Resource Studies Scientific Officer, Bangladesh Space research and
(CNRS), Dhaka, Bangladesh. Remote Sensing Organization (SPARRSO), Dhaka,
Email: [email protected], Mobile: +8801711549460. Bangladesh. Email: [email protected], Mobile:
+8801683724696