1. SKILLS
- Microsoft Office
- ESRI ArcGIS
- Structured Query Language
- Geodatabase Design
- Global Positioning Systems
- Trimble SmartWorx
SANJIV VAJJALA
EDUCATION
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Charleston, IL
Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems May 2013
Distinguished graduate student.
Presented tornado research at the Illinois GIS Association Conference in 2013.
CENTRAL QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY QLD, Australia
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science July 2010
Minor in Geography.
Complimented by instructors for professionalism and puntuality.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Charleston, IL
GIS Technician/GPS Field Surveyor 08/13 - Present
Located and recorded sewer and storm water manholes for the city of Danville, IL
using Leica Viva GS12 and Viva 1200 series GPS units.
Obtained weekly GPS mission plans, created maps for field use, organized data, and
supervised three co-workers.
Created a representation of underground connectivity using ESRI’s ArcMap program.
Built geodatabase topology to help aid in determining pipe flowline directions.
Created a geometric network in order to enforce connectivity rules and help in future
network analysis.
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Charleston, IL
Field Data Collection Assistant 09/13 - 10/13
Gained extensive experience in forensic science while working on the Herrin Forensic
Investigation Case.
Assisted in the probing of 50+ designated grave sites in order to verify if the site
was empty or occupied.
Obtained soil core samples to later determine soil characteristics and look for the
presence of wood and other organic matter.
CHAMPAIGN URBANA PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT Champaign, IL
GIS Technician/Mosqito Surveillance & Abatement Biker 05/13 - 08/13
Set up, maintained and collected 20+ mosquito traps.
Sorted, identified, and tested Culex Pipiens and Aedes Vexen mosquitoes for the
presence of West Nile Virus using RAMP Reader.
Responsible for developing and printing maps required for abatement routes and
surveillance purposes.
Recorded and input data into ArcMap for 2013 larvicide application sites.
Investigated nuisance complaints in the community, conducted public information
activities and public service announcements.
Maintained, organized and updated the department’s Geographic Information System.
CHAMPAIGN URBANA PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT Champaign, IL
GIS Technician Intern 06/12 - 12/12
Assisted CUPHD Environmental Health Department update their West Nile Virus
Surveillance records for 2012 using ESRI’s ArcMap program.
Conducted 15+ risk assessments with CUPHD using ESRI products.
Gained extensive experience in theoretical and practical applications of GIS.
Complimented by supervisors for professionalism and for the ability to learn quickly.
510 6th Street, Apt. 2
Charleston, IL 61920
(217)-549-7492
vajjalasanjiv@yahoo.com.au
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