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Ujjwal Sur
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Professional Profile and Core Competencies
Ujjwal has more than 12 years of professional experience in managing International and National GIS and
Remote Sensing projects, execution and supervision of GIS teams mainly in the field of: Application of
Geo-information and Remote Sensing technology in Multi Hazard, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment,
developing Natural-catastrophic Risk Models, Environmental and Social Assessment, Asset Database,
Spatial Decision Support Systems, GIS Utility and Facility mapping, Digital Cartography, Road Navigation,
Telecom GIS, Integrated Municipal Information System, Web-based GIS Systems, Digital Image Processing
and Image Ortho-rectification and, GIS Training and Capacity Building, and Business Development.
Good managerial, analytical, negotiating, and advocacy skills and have ability to think strategically. His
passion is applying the right mix of technology, data and design to bring greater rigor–and where possible,
creativity–to humanitarian responses and disaster preparedness projects. Globally managing the role of
DRM Expert Consultant (GIS) for Nippon- Koei and former RMSI Private Limited for distinguished
International (World Bank, UNDP, UNISDR, ADB, JICA etc.) and Indian national (NDMA, MHA, etc.) funding
agencies
Skills
Key Skills
Project Management Planning and Coordination, Web-based GIS Information System (Opensource),
Stakeholder Need Assessment, Information System Management and Monitoring, Web based Information
Management System, Remote Sensing and GIS Applications, Digital Image Processing and Ortho-
rectification, Detailed Project Reports (DPR), Brochure and Progress Reports, Business Proposal Writing
and ToR designing, Program Management.
Software Skills
GIS
ArcGIS (9.3 – 10.2: Spatial, 3D and Network
Analyst, Geo-processing, Model Builder)
ArcGIS Server 9x
Quantum GIS (1.7 – 2.8.1)
MapInfo (8.0)
AutoCAD Map (2004-2008)
Openstreetmap: Data Editing and Extraction
Remote Sensing/ Image Processing
ERDAS Imagine (8.6 – 10)
Global Mapper
ENVI 4.4
Ilwis 3.2
Geomatica
Data Management and Visualization
Web-based GIS Systems and Interfaces
PostgreSQL/PostGIS
Geoserver, Mapserver
Geodatabases
Geocoding
MS Access
OpenDataKit (ODK), OSM
Tools -DRM/Social Vulnerability
INASafe
DesInventer
SoVI/SVI
Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)
Maplex
REDD+

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Programming Languages
C++, .NET
VB 6.0
Fortran
Other Platforms
MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Project)
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
HEC RAS, HEC-GeoHMS, SPSS
Instruments
GPS/ DGPS, Stereoscope, Thermo radiometer, Theodolite, Planimeter, Dumpy Level, Plane Table
Languages
Bengali (native), English (fluent), Hindi (fluent), French (intermediate)
Education and Certifications
 Ph.D in Geo-Informatics and Remote Sensing (Pursuing 2016-2019), Amity Institute of
Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Disaster Risk Reduction and Community Resilience
 Master of Technology Degree (M. Tech.) in GIS and Remote Sensing, Indian Institute of Remote
Sensing (IIRS), Dept. of Space, and Andhra University, 2005
- Specialization in Human Settlement Analysis
 Master of Science Degree (M.Sc.) in Geography, Presidency College, Calcutta University, 2001
- Specialization in Urban and Regional Planning
 Master Diploma in Business Administration (M.B.A.), Indian Institute of Trade and Commerce,
Lucknow, 2010
- Dual Specialization in Information Technology and Risk Management
 Bachelor of Science Degree (B.Sc.) in Geography, Presidency College, Calcutta University, 1999
- Specialization in Cartography
 PMP Training (35 PDU), QAI India, 2014
 Business English Writing Skills (56 Hours), British Council, India, 2015
Summary of Professional Experience
Designation Duration Employer Roles and Responsibilities
Chief GIS/
Database
Expert
(Project
Management
(GIS) and
Feasibility
Analysis
May 2016-
Present
(Nippon-
Koei/ JICA
Consultant)
Broad spectrum of responsibilities from Project Management
Support to Feasibility analysis, vendor management etc. in
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project funded by JICA
and MoR, India
- Client management, stakeholder management
- Monitoring construction schedule using GIS web-system
- Online asset management system integrated with GIS
- Progress reports and technical reports
Senior
Technical
Specialist
(Risk
Modeling/
DRM)
March
2016 –
May 2016
RMSI Pvt.
Ltd., Noida,
India
- Client management, stakeholder coordination and project
execution
- Need assessment study, approaches and methodologies,
project monitoring and progress evaluation
- Presentation to decision makers and fund allocation

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Designation Duration Employer Roles and Responsibilities
Technical
Specialist
(DRM)
April 2012
– March
2016
RMSI Pvt.
Ltd., Noida,
India
The majority of the work is related to Managing DRM and Risk
Assessment Projects; starting from Proposal/EOI writing,
Negotiation, Kick-off meeting and Stakeholder Workshop,
Task execution and Status Report, Result Validation, Final
Workshop and Technical Report writing. This is a very
challenging, enjoyable and exciting role and I have gained a
huge amount of experience, which is ongoing on the project.
 Risk Assessment- exposure data, loss and casualties using
Hazard Models, Risk Atlas and Web-mapping
 Collation and processing of project data, primarily around
survey data (GPS/ DGPS/ODK)
 Community meetings, Hands-on and Stakeholder
Workshops, Training and capacity building
 Technical and Status Reports, Database development
 Frequent client visits and stakeholder management,
Technical Reports for WB, UN and others
Assistant
Technical
Specialist
(DRM)
Jan 2009 –
Mar 2012
RMSI Pvt.
Ltd., Noida,
India
The majority of the works are related to past disaster and
hazard data processing and management Worked in multiple
projects in multiple roles, I enjoyed taking those challenges
and learnt a lot.
 DRM, EIA and ERM tasks
 Exposure (asset) data development
 DEM bias correction and QA/ QC
 Earthquake catalog cleaning, Frankel analysis, stochastic
event sets development, risk assessment
 DRM DSS and Fire Decision Support System
 Volcanic lava flow modeling and simulation
 High quality cartographic maps
 Technical and Project Status Reports
 Stakeholder consultation and Client Management
Senior GIS
Engineer
Jan 2007-
Dec 2009
RMSI Pvt.
Ltd., Noida,
India
Data inventory, data gaps, surveying and data analysis
Create manage and control databases, QA/ QC
 Generating tables for reports to demonstrate lab data in an
enriched format
 Blending GIS with cartographic design using Mapplex and
Adobe Illustrator
 Training the teams and company officials
 Assisting reporting manager in handling team tasks and
client engagements
 Work scheduling (GRANT Chart), effort and cost
estimation
 Attending conferences and seminars
GIS Engineer May 2005-
Dec 2007
RMSI Pvt.
Ltd., Noida,
India
Team management and GIS production monitoring, data
certification (QA) and shipments of deliverables
 Production process flow and smart automations
 Mapping and handling of road navigation data and
attributes, topological cleaning
 Professional maps for Universal Map (Wall, Fold, Flip and

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Designation Duration Employer Roles and Responsibilities
Atlas maps)
 Problem solving and then training the client how to fix the
issue at hand
GIS Engineer Mar 2005-
May 2005
INCA
Informatics
Gas and pipeline network, LULC change detection, Urban
sprawl mapping, Utility and facility management in GIS
Officer’s
Trainee
Jan 2004-
Feb 2005
HUSAG, IIRS Urban Sprawl and LULC Analysis, GIS in City Planning and
Development, GIS Information System
Lecturer,
Geography
Jan 2002-
Feb 2003
Surendranat
h College,
Kolkata
Teaching B.Sc students on Geomorphology, Cartography,
Survey, Demography, Socio-economic Development
Projects and My Key Responsibilities
Key Projects and Responsibilities Position Clients Period
Construction of Double Line Electrified Railway Track with
signaling and telecommunication system and related
infrastructure for Rewari-Vadodara sectionof Phase-1 of Western
Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFCCIL) Project, (3 Year), Client
management, stakeholder management and SHE reports, EIA along
the rail corridor, Monitoring construction schedule using GIS Web-
System (Design, Architecture, Functionalities and Development),
Online asset management system, Technical reports.
Chief GIS/
Database
Expert
JICA, Japan and
DFCCIL,
Ministry of
Railways, Govt.
of India
2016-
Ongoing
Climate Resilient Coastal Protection Project (CRCPMP), Across 13
coastal States and UTs of India (2 Year), Client and Stakeholder
coordination, Team management and synchronization of wide range
of databases- (hydro-meteorological, climate change, wave
characteristics) and statistical analysis. Preparation of Coastal Zone
Management Guidelines, Porting project GIS and non-spatial data into
WRIS web portal of CWC, Reports
GIS Expert
(DRM)
Asian
Development
Bank (ADB),
and Central
Water
Commission
(India)
2015-
2016
Ex-Post Evaluation of Delhi Metro Phase 2 – Post operation
feasibility assessment for metro rail users and development of
database system and analysis, (2 Months), Technical Reports and
Other Project Reports, Questionnaire Survey and Training
Lead
Database
Expert
JICA, Japan and
Delhi Metro
Rail
Corporation
(DMRC), India
2016
Disaster and Climate Resilient Transport Infrastructure –
Natural Hazard and Risk Assessment in Papua and New Guinea
(10 Months), (Project Coordination and Management, Natural Hazard
and Risk Assessment, Road Condition Assessment Survey, Transport
Exposure and Hot Spots (GIS), Technical Reports, Training)
GIS and MIS
Expert
World Bank
(Washington
D.C.),
Department of
Works (PNG)
2014-15
Operational Research to Support Mainstreaming of Integrated
Flood Management under Climate Change, Brahmani and Burhi-
Gandak River Basins, India (2 Years), (Data Inventory and
Processing, Community Development and Flood Hazard Preparedness,
DEM Bias-correction, Integrated Flood Management Systems,
Economic Loss Estimation, Workshop and Stakeholder Training)
GIS Advisor Asian
Development
Bank (ADB)
and CWC, India
2014-15
National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP), 13 States and
UTs, India (2 Year), (Cyclone and Flood Risk Zonation, DEM bias
correction, Bathymetry, Hot Spot and Risk Profile, Social Vulnerability
DRM Expert
(GIS)
World Bank
(India) and
NDMA-MHA
2014-16

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Key Projects and Responsibilities Position Clients Period
Index, Web-Atlas, Risk Maps, Training and Workshop) (India)
Local Resilience Action Plan (LRAP), Bhubaneswar-Cuttack, India
(1 Year), (Team Management, Client Communication, Natural Hazard
and Risk Assessment, Risk Profiling and Hot Spots, Community Cope-
up Capacities, ERM, EIA Zonation, Community Profiling, LRAP,
Technical Reports, Training and Workshop)
GIS Expert World Bank,
Washington DC
2014-15
Building Climate and Disaster Resilience in Communities along
Dili-Ainaro and Linked Road Corridors Project, Timor-Leste (1
Year), (CBDRM and DRR, Community Mapping and Awareness, Risk
Assessment, Risk Profile and Risk Atlas, Training and Workshop)
DRM Expert
(GIS and MIS)
World Bank
(Washington
D.C.), NDMD-
MSS (Timor-
Leste)
2014-15
Exposure Data Development for Transport and Public Buildings,
Belize (8 Month), (Project Coordination and Analysis, Client
Communication and Engagements, Exposure Evaluation and
Maintenance, GIS Network Analysis, Field Survey Plan and Execution,
QA/QC, Technical Report Writing, Workshop and Stakeholder
Training)
Team Lead-
GIS Support
World Bank,
Belize, Central
America
2013-14
Hazard Vulnerability Risk Assessment (3 Indian Cities:
Vishakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Bhubaneswar) (6 Month),
(Project Management, Stakeholder Need Assessment, Client
Communication and Project Management, Risk Assessment, QA/QC,
Exposure Data Development, Slum Mapping and Profiling – Diseases
and Health Problems, Risk and Hotspot Analysis, Technical Report)
Technical
Specialist
(GIS Team
Lead)
UNDP, India 2014
HD Indicator, India (6 Month), (Client Management, Human
Development Indicators, Digital Cartography and Map Making, Change
Detection)
Geographer
and Lead
Cartographer
UNDP, India 2014-15
Risk Assessment of Northern Corridor, Haiti (3 Month), Seismic
Risk Assessment (Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment, Seismic
Risk Assessment)
Analyst,
Seismic Risk
World Bank,
Haiti
2014
PIER (Profiler for Insurance Exposure and Risk) Comprehensive
Risk Assessment Tool, India (1.5 Month), RMSI, (Pin code level Nat-
Cat Model for Insurance and Re-insurance, Database development, GIS
Analysis, Risk Assessment, Exposure Data Development), 2012-15
Member, Nat
CAT Modeling
Team
RMSI Product
Development
2012-15
Fire Hazard and Risk Analysis, India (1.5 Yrs), (Project
Coordination, GIS Analysis, QA/QC, Network Analysis, Capacity
Building and IA, Project Report and Presentation, Technical Report
Writing, Workshop and Stakeholder Training)
Project Lead/
Senior GIS
Specialist
Ministry of
Home Affairs,
India
2012-14
National PRA, Morocco (1 Yr), (Probabilistic Seismic Hazard
Assessment, Exposure Data Development, Remote Sensing and GIS,
DEM, Bathymetry, Coastal Flood, Disaster Risk Assessment, Hazard
and Risk Maps, Technical Report Writing)
Exposure
Data
Developer
World Bank,
Morocco
2010-12
SDMP, Haryana and Rajasthan, India(6 Months), (Remote Sensing
and GIS, MH Risk Assessment, GIS Analysis, QA/QC)
GIS Specialist MHA, India 2011-12
National PRA, Yemen (1 Yr), (Volcanic Hazard and Risk Assessment,
Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment, Remote Sensing and GIS,
DEM, Bathymetry, Coastal Flood, Disaster Risk Assessment, Hazard
GIS
specialist/ EQ
and Volcanic
World Bank,
Yemen
2011-12

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Key Projects and Responsibilities Position Clients Period
and Risk Maps, Technical Report Writing) Risk
DRM Synthesis Report, Caucasus and Central Asia (4 Month),(GIS
Analysis, Country Hazard Profile Analysis, Overall Economic Analysis)
DRM Expert
(GIS)
UNISDR,
Central Asia
2010
FEMA HAZUS- Hayward Fault Analysis (1.5 Month), Technical
Lead (EQ Damage and economic losses, Mapping, Technical Report
Writing)
Technical
Lead (GIS)
U.S.Firm 2010
DRM Synthesis Report, South Asia Region (4 Month) and South
East Europe (4 Month), ( GIS Analysis, Country Hazard Profile
Analysis, Overall Economic Analysis, GDP)
DRM Expert
(GIS)
UNISDR, South
Asia East
Europe
2009
National Road Atlas Mapping, NADRA (1 .5 Yrs), Universal
Map/USA, Team Lead (GIS Analysis and Data Management, MAPLEX
for Annotation, Structural Geodatabase, Cartographic styling, Map
Design and Layout, Ready to Print Output), 2006-08
Project Lead
(Cartography
and GIS)
Universal Map,
U.S.
2006-08
GIS Based Thematic Wall and Fold Maps for different Cities of
USA, Universal Map/ USA (1 Yr), (Structural Geodatabase,
Cartographic styling, labeling the features, Ready to Print Output)
Team Lead
(Cartography
and GIS)
Universal Map,
U.S.
2006-07
TANA Road Navigation, North America/USA (1.5 Yrs), (Creation
and update of road navigational database, Automation for attribute
transfer, mapping)
GIS Engineer
(network
analyst)
Tele Atlas U.S. 2005-06
PUBLICATIONS
 “Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis for Yemen”, International Journal of Geophysics, Volume 2012
(2012), Article ID 304235
 “GIS in City Fire Hazard”, 2006 GIM International, August, Vol.20, Issue 8, Netherlands
 “A Case Study of Earthquake Vulnerability Assessment on Building and Population in Dehradun,
India”, Map Asia – 2006, Bangkok, Thailand
 “Identifying Vulnerability of Low Income Settlement at Local Level in Dehradun”, 2005 GIS
Development, Monthly GIS Magazine
 “Identification & Mapping of Slum Environment from Ikonos Satellite Data, Dehradun- A Case Study”
in Map India -2004 Conference, Delhi
Personal Particulars
Position: Chief GIS/ Database Expert,
Project Management
Consultancy, Nippon Koei
Consortium, Japan
Business Address: 4th Floor, Pragati Maidan
Metro Station Building, New
Delhi
Born, Sex: 1977, Male (Married) Citizenship: India
Passport Num.: Z2308083 (India) Telephone: +91-9711225642
Existing Visas: U.S. H1B (2023), PNG (2016) e-mail/skype: ujjwalsur1977@gmail.com,
ujjwal.sur (Skype ID)
s-ujjwal.c3@nkindia.in
 References upon request