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| Reference ID: | CV-ZOAKEPP |
| Updated: | April 01, 2008 |
| Available: | Immediately |
| Will Relocate: | Yes |
| GIS Experience: | 1 year |
| Desired Salary: | 4.5 lakhs /year |
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| | | ananya baruah | | | | Educational Experience |
| University of New South Wales | Sydney | Degree: Masters in Environmental Management
Dates: August 2005- sept 2007 | | Delhi UNiversity | New Delhi | Degree: Bachelors in Science
Major: Botany
Dates: July 2001- july 2004 |
| | | | Professional Experience |
| Research Associate | ATREE | | Dec 2007 - still pursuing | Bangalore | • To undertake research, field work, administration and coordination related tasks of the Hydrology Component of the UNDP - Post Tsunami Environment Initiative Phase II being executed by the Coastal Programme at ATREE.To contribute to the synergy between the hydrology component and other social and ecological research components of the UNDP project.
• To develop individual capacity in GIS and Remote Sensing applications and secondary data analyses with respect to coastal and marine ecosystems and apply these skills in the project
• To perform other miscellaneous tasks related to the project from time to time | | Project Officer | University of New South Wales | | july2006-sept 2007 | Sydney, Australia | • Classifying properties according to the types and level of Climate Change risks with the help of GIS technology.
• Identifying the SMART (Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Timely) goals for conducting the overall project of upgrading the existing UNSW properties database with significant environmental criteria of the properties in accordance to the UNSW Environmental Management Plan – Action Plan. |
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MS. ANANYA BARUAH
C/O ATREE
659, 5th A Main
Hebbal
Bangalore – 560024
India
Ph: +91-9916203374
Email: b.anannya@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVES:
• To secure employment in the Environmental Management field and to apply the theories and skills learned in the university studies.
• To manage a series of smaller projects within a larger planning, development and implementation project to gain broader knowledge of environmental project management.
• To assist in global environment related studies to understand the relationships among global resources and their effects on each other.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
1. UNDP-Post Tsunami Environment Initiative Project
Website: www.ptei-india.org
Role: Research Associate, Hydrology Component.
The project is being operated as a critical component of the UN Recovery Framework. The UN system developed a Post-Tsunami Recovery Framework which aids the Government of India in its post-tsunami rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts. This project is jointly executed by the Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF), Mysore, the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Bangalore and the Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), Chennai.
Role Objective:
• To conduct an analysis of the impact of land use and hydrological changes at select sites in the coastal zone of the affected states.
Responsibilities:
• To undertake research, field work, administration and coordination related tasks of the Hydrology Component of the UNDP - Post Tsunami Environment Initiative Phase II being executed by the Coastal Programme at ATREE.To contribute to the synergy between the hydrology component and other social and ecological research components of the UNDP project.
• To develop individual capacity in GIS and Remote Sensing applications and secondary data analyses with respect to coastal and marine ecosystems and apply these skills in the project
• To perform other miscellaneous tasks related to the project from time to time.
2. Capacity Building Project
Role: Project Officer
This project was conducted by the Ecoliving Centre, Environment Unit, of University of New South Wales (UNSW) to study climate change mitigation and associated adaptations for UNSW properties and operations.
Project Objectives:
• To develop a database of UNSW properties with reference to potential and/or
expected impacts upon them from climate change.
• Provide strategic and operational recommendations for adaptation and mitigation options for consideration by the University.
Responsibilities:
• Classifying properties according to the types and level of Climate Change risks with the help of GIS technology.
• Identifying the SMART (Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Timely) goals for conducting the overall project of upgrading the existing UNSW properties database with significant environmental criteria of the properties in accordance to the UNSW Environmental Management Plan – Action Plan.
SKILLS ACQUIRED:
Project management, Spatial Information System- GIS analysis, mapping with Arcinfo, Arcview, MapInfo, ERDAS Imagine, IDRISI, digitizing secondary data, Remote sensing.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master of Environmental Management (MEM) Degree, Institute of Environmental Studies, the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia, July 2007.
• Bachelors in Science, (Botany Hons.), Delhi University, New Delhi, India Major in Botany, 2004
SUMMARY OF MEM PROGRAM COURSEWORK:
• Environmental literacy in ecology, economics, law, engineering
• Framework for environmental management (e.g., principles of sustainable
development, application of principles to business issues, etc.)
• Tools for environmental management (e.g., life cycle assessment, risk assessment, materials flux analysis, etc.)
• Addressing environmental issues (e.g., inherent challenges in decision making, analysis and problem solving in multi-disciplinary teams, etc.)
SUMMARY OF BACHELORS DEGREE COURSEWORK (BOTANY):
• Ecology- Study of the concepts and principles related to the biosphere such as ecosystems, hydrology, and atmosphere.
• Plant Taxonomy- Study of classification of different species of plants.
• Molecular Biology- Study of the cellular organization of species in different levels and forms.
• Economic Botany- Study of the economic benefits provided by different plant species.
PROJECTS:
1. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) - Consultancy Report for UNSW to extend its Facilities at Cowan Field Station, Sydney.
• Assessed the Cowan Field Station with respect to its geographical features using the GIS software, ArcGis 9.1. This required using GIS for environmental modeling, analysis and mapping in support of the project.
• Mapped and evaluated potential sites for construction by UNSW while maintaining the conservation values of the Cowan area. The key responsibilities included planning and organizing mapping activities and providing quality reports on time.
2. Wastewater Management System Design for Northeast Region of India
• Developing a manual for Wastewater Management System for the northeast region of India. This project required creating long-term plans to improve operations, meeting deadlines and working co-operatively and jointly with organizations and people overseas. Also documenting processes for organizing GIS data files for safekeeping and for easy retrieval.
• Designing an innovative system taking into consideration the issues, factors and concerns predominant in this region of India and incorporating sustainable practices into the manual so that existing work processes may be streamlined. Also advising on visual presentation of technical and statistical information to organizations, communities and individuals so that information may be understood and applied.
3. Environmental Auditing for the Grounds Department of UNSW
• Conducted an academic audit for the department as a part of their Environmental Auditing Module. The primary function of this role was to examine the institution’s Environmental System in terms of the university’s resources, infrastructure, wastes and hazards.
• The project output was to enable authorities to make educated decisions regarding better management of university resources by modifying current policies and by identifying areas for cost savings.
• Audit was performed against the AS/NZS ISO 19011: 2003 standard guidelines and provided recommendations where non-conformances were observed.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• National level Badminton player in home country India. Represented home state
• Assam in Indian national tournaments in the years 1997 and 1998.
• Other hobbies: travel, sketching and painting, interior design
REFERENCES: Available on request
| | | Keywords: | ArcGIS Extensions, ArcGIS, ArcInfo, ArcView, ERDAS, Idrisi | |
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