Curriculum Vitae

Muhammad Abu Bakar

Geospatial Professional

Email: imabubakar@outlook.com

Education

• Master of Science in Geology

  University of Freiburg, Germany, 2017 - 2020

  Master Thesis: Simulation of multispectral and hyperspectral imaging techniques for mapping of epithermal ore deposits in vegetated zones.

  - Relevant Courses: Computing in Geosciences (Numerical Modeling), Research Methods in Geosciences (GIS & RS), Geological Project (GIS & RS)

• Master of Science in Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System

  National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan, 2016 - 2020

  Master Thesis: Development of an open-source Python-based slope stability model that incorporates remote sensing and geotechnical data for slope failure assessment.

  - Relevant Courses: Advance Geographic Information System, Advance Remote Sensing and Image Processing, Advance Geodatabase and Programming, Spatial Analysis and Modeling, Web GIS

• Bachelor of Science in Geology

  Bahria University, Pakistan, 2012 - 2015

  Bachelors Thesis: Petrophysical analysis of Joya Mair - Well 4.

  - Relevant Courses: Advance Maths, Calculus, Data Structures, GIS & Image Processing, Programming Fundamentals, Statistics

Work Experience

• Remote Sensing Analyst, Karuna Technology UG, Germany (Part-time)

  March 2024 - Present

  Developed and managed a data pipeline leveraging the ISCE processor for Differential InSAR. Automated data acquisition, preprocessing, and interferogram generation, enabling seamless SBAS or PSInSAR functionalities.

  Developed a Google Earth Engine workflow to select, preprocess (Refined Lee Filter), and download Sentinel-1 images, tailored for machine learning integration.

• GIS Specialist, MapTransfer, Germany

  April 2021 - December 2023

  Oversaw spatial data management for a construction company, handling tasks such as georeferencing, orthophoto merging, and uploading cloud-optimized GeoTIFFs to AWS. Facilitated seamless integration between PostGIS and QGIS, enabling visual access to AWS-hosted layers and vector data tailored for each construction site.

  Independently developed and delivered in-house courses on LiDAR Data in QGIS and Spatial Data Analysis. Took a lead role in course development, particularly in Spatial SQL, ALKIS, and Geoserver, ensuring a comprehensive and up-to-date training curriculum.

  Managed, analyzed, and visualized geospatial data for a telecom project, adhering to the standardized information model of 'Automatisiertes Liegenschaftsbuch' (ALKIS).

  Played a key role in a Web GIS project, integrating PostGIS vector layers into OpenLayers to enhance spatial data accessibility.

Academic and Personal Initiatives

• Geospatial Enthusiast

  In both academic and personal contexts, I actively engage in projects focusing on Earth Observation Data and Environmental Research. These include class assignments, semester projects, and various hobby initiatives, all involving geospatial data analysis and visualization (Python, R, GIS). Some of these projects, particularly those related to hobby initiatives, are available on my GitHub, and the visualizations can also be found on my personal homepage. The projects listed below reflect my academic pursuits:

• - Glacier Mass Balance: Examined the mass balance of Mýrdalsjökull and its sublet glaciers using historical imageries, Landsat 5, 7, and 8, Sentinel 2, and DEMs. Manual digitization and calculation of areas and volumes revealed a twofold increase in melting rate post-2000, highlighting climate change impact.

• - Snow Cover and Precipitation Quantification: Utilized MODIS and TRMM datasets to quantify snow cover and average precipitation (2000-2015). Normalized snow index from MODIS data and converted TRMM monthly product provided insights into snow cover changes and precipitation variations.

• - Hydrological Modeling: Employed Landsat 7 data for snow index calculations, tracking changes in snow cover area over time in the Kabul Basin.

• - Mapping Volcanic Terrain: Analyzed volcanic landcover, erosion, symmetry, morphometry, and growth rate of Mauna Kea using Landsat 8 and Aster DEM. Created a landcover map and assessed terrain morphology for insights into volcano dynamics.

Skills

Geospatial

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) : Proficient in ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, and QGIS for spatial analysis and mapping.
• Remote Sensing (RS) : Experienced with ENVI, Erdas Imagine, eCognition, ESA SNAP, and Google Earth Engine for image processing and analysis.
• Programming : Skilled in Python, R, and Spatial SQL for geospatial data analysis, visualization, and automation.
• Geodatabases : Experienced in managing PostGIS and SpatialLite for spatial data storage and retrieval.

Web Development

• Frontend Development : Intermediate knowledge of HTML and CSS with a focus on creating interactive maps using OpenLayers and Leaflet.
• Cloud Services : Utilized AWS, deploying geospatial apps with EC2 (e.g., Geoserver), and managing raster data with S3.

Other

• Shell Scripting : Proficient in Linux shell scripting.
• Document Preparation : Skilled in LaTeX for writing technical reports.
• Microsoft Office : Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for data analysis and presentation.
• Version Control : Proficient in Git for collaborative software development.

Languages

• English (C2)
• German (B1) - Learning in Progress