Sayed Ahmed Sayed
GIS Expert | AI/ML Expert
Riyadh,Riyadh Region
Summary
GIS Expert at Environmental Horizons Co., Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and previously Systems and Databases Analyst and Designer at the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences (NARSS). Web application developer in Java and Python. Over 10 years of experience in Python, JavaSE, JavaEE, R technologies and different web frameworks like Spring MVC, Struts, JSF, Django. Strong experience in object-oriented design, database design and development, modelling and analysis using GIS, GIS development, geo-database design and construction and statistical analysis.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work history
Database and GIS Expert
Environment Horizon Co. Limited
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
12.2023 - Current
- Analyst and design systems and databases.
- Preparing GIS Data for maps.
- Establishing Geo-Database and Produce the GIS Maps.
- Remotely Sensed data Analysis, Building Raster Geo-Database, Data reporting and presentation.
- Performing statistical analysis for data in Excel and Python.
- Calculating different drought indices using DrinC Software.
- Data Entry (descriptive and spatial) database.
Systems and Databases Analyst and Designer
NARSS
Cairo, Egypt
07.2016 - 12.2023
- Assisted with continuous improvement initiatives, applying data findings to address underperforming areas.
- Analyzed business processes, systems and data to identify opportunities for enhancement and efficiency.
- Automated tasks to increase efficiency and reduce department workload.
- Analyzed complex data sets and studied impacts on business growth and operational efficiency.
- Applied principles of user-centered design to enhance the usability and user experience of digital interfaces.
- Sketched and diagrammed design concepts to share vision and collected feedback.
- Built design mockups and prototypes with Adobe Creative Cloud, Crello and PaintShop Pro.
- Developed innovative, robust design solutions through collaboration with technical teams.
Third computer Specialist
National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Science
Cairo, Egypt
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Arranged computers, routers and printer to achieve proper workstation.
- Troubleshot various incidents related to hardware, networks and software faults.
- Setup, configured, and troubleshot Microsoft 365 applications.
- Installed new software for users and monitored version and patch update requirements.
- Followed technical documentation for accurate installation, maintenance and repair work.
- Oriented users to operate new software and computer equipment.
- Carried out new hardware installations and updates, keeping systems functional and secure.
Geographic Information Systems Developer
National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Science
Cairo, Egypt
11.2010 - 07.2015
- Verified and resolved bug reports and issues.
- Learned multiple coding languages and development frameworks to serve needs of changing development program.
- Conducted rigorous root-cause analyses to identify and correct software issues.
- Engaged clients to understand software design requirements and advise on best-fit options.
- Checked software for errors and coded updates to fix problems.
- Worked with UX/UI designers to implement visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.
- Wrote clean, clear and well-tested code for various projects.
- Supported design and development phases with technical guidance on new features and improvements.
- Adopted various programming languages to best meet project demands.
- Developed functional web and mobile applications through clean, robust code.
- Conducted regular code refactoring to enhance readability, maintainability, and overall code quality.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Computer Science
Graduate School of Statistical Research - Cairo University
Giza, Egypt 01.2021 -
Master of computer Science (Geographic Information Systems specialization) - Computer Science
Graduate School of Statistical Research - Cairo University
Giza, Egypt 01.2016 - 07.2019
Diploma - Computer Science
Graduate School of Statistical Research - Cairo University
Giza, Egypt 09.2011 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Computing and Information - Department of computer Science - Computer Science
Faculty of computer and Information - Assiut University
Assiut, Egypt 09.2004 - 07.2007
Skills
- Web Development
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Software Development
- Database Development
- Mobile Applications Development
- GIS Modeling
- GIS Development
- Geo-Database Development
- Spatial Analysis
- Big Data Analytics
- Python, R, Java, C#, and C
- Wide knowledge of ArcGIS, ArcPro, and QGIS
Timeline
Database and GIS Expert
Environment Horizon Co. Limited
12.2023 - Current
Doctor of Philosophy - Computer Science
Graduate School of Statistical Research - Cairo University
01.2021 -
Systems and Databases Analyst and Designer
NARSS
07.2016 - 12.2023
Master of computer Science (Geographic Information Systems specialization) - Computer Science
Graduate School of Statistical Research - Cairo University
01.2016 - 07.2019
Third computer Specialist
National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Science
07.2015 - 06.2016
Diploma - Computer Science
Graduate School of Statistical Research - Cairo University
09.2011 - 07.2013
Geographic Information Systems Developer
National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Science
11.2010 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Computing and Information - Department of computer Science - Computer Science
Faculty of computer and Information - Assiut University
09.2004 - 07.2007
Certification
- Java Development Course - Complete Track (ITI)
- ESRI Python in ArcGIS Course Certificate
- Using Databases with Python
- Python Data Structures
- Retrieving, Processing, and Visualizing Data with Python
- Using Python to Access Web Data
- GUI Development Using Python
Accomplishments
- EGRET Crops Monitor: An innovative and accurate crop monitoring solution to provide farmers with real-time, actionable insights on crop conditions, water management, fertilization, and yield projections by leveraging remote sensing data and advanced analytics using Python · Django · Big Data Analytics · JavaScript · Leaflet.js · ChartJS · PostgreSQL · Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) · HTML5.
- E-Marketing Decision Support System: A web-based Decision Support Engine (DSE) that was applied to an E-marketing applied study in Cairo and Giza governorates to facilitate the decision-making process and involve the end user easily using Python · Django · JavaScript · Leaflet.js · Geographic Information Systems (GIS) · CSS · HTML5.
- BIGCROPDATA Platform: A novel web based system to estimate and monitor the crop bio-physiological parameters as well as yield prediction and irrigation water needs using Python · Django · Big Data Analytics · JavaScript · Leaflet.js · GIS · CSS · HTML5.
- GACUGeoportal: GACUGeoportal is an open-source, collaboratively developed, federated web application to discover, preview, and retrieve rapidly geospatial data from multiple repositories using Java · Spring MVC · Apache Solr · XML · GIS · GeoServer · OpenLayers · HTML5 · JavaScript · CSS .
- Development of the lands of Beheira Governorate: A Portal for Management of Rural Land of Wadi-Elnatron, Behaira Governorate, Egypt using Java · Spring MVC · PostgreSQL · GIS · GeoServer · OpenLayers · HTML5 · JavaScript · CSS.
Scientific Publications
- Traffic Flow Prediction Using Big Data and Geographic Information Systems: A Survey of Data Sources, Frameworks, Challenges, and Opportunities, International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems, 08/01/2023, journal-article, 10.12785/ijcds/140147, 2210-142X
- A comparative study of big data use in Egyptian agriculture, Journal of Electrical Systems and Information Technology, 04/04/2023, journal-article, 10.1186/s43067-023-00090-5
- Artificial intelligence-based traffic flow prediction: a comprehensive review, Journal of Electrical Systems and Information Technology, 03/09/2023, journal-article, 10.1186/s43067-023-00081-6
- Investigation on the use of ensemble learning and big data in crop identification, Heliyon, 02/01/2023, journal-article, 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13339, 2405-8440
- PROGRAMMING AN INTERACTIVE MAP TO ENHANCE CLIENTS' PARTICIPATION IN SITE SELECTION OF E-MARKETING, IN CAIRO AND GIZA GOVERNORATES- EGYPT, Bulletin de la Société de Géographie d'Egypte, 12/01/2022, journal-article, 10.21608/bsge.2022.151512.1011, 2735-3036
- Enhancing Hybrid Learning using Open Source GIS-Based Maps Archiving System, The Egyptian Journal of Remote Sensing and Space Science, 12/01/2022, journal-article, 10.1016/j.ejrs.2022.07.003, 1110-9823
- A Conceptual Framework for using Big Data in Egyptian Agriculture, International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, 2022, journal-article, 10.14569/IJACSA.2022.0130322, 2-s2.0-85129759698, 21565570 2158107X
- Satellite Imagery Super-Resolution Using Squeeze-and-Excitation-Based GAN, International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences, 12/01/2021, journal-article, 10.1007/s42405-021-00396-6
- Hyperspectral change detection based on modification of UNet neural networks, Journal of Applied Remote Sensing, 2021, journal-article, 10.1117/1.JRS.15.028505, 2-s2.0-85109036868, 19313195
- A WebGIS Decision Support System for Wadi El Natrun Rural Land Management, Proceedings - 2020 21st International Arab Conference on Information Technology, ACIT 2020, 2020, conference-paper, 10.1109/ACIT50332.2020.9300106, 2-s2.0-85099693696
- Learning to hash with convolutional network for multi-label remote sensing image retrieval, International Journal of Intelligent Engineering and Systems, 2020, journal-article, 10.22266/ijies2020.1031.47, 2-s2.0-85090392101, 21853118 2185310X
- Mobile-based routes network analysis for emergency response using an enhanced Dijkstra's algorithm and AHP, International Journal of Intelligent Engineering and Systems, 2018, journal-article, 10.22266/IJIES2018.1231.25, 2-s2.0-85062067082, 21853118 2185310X
- GIS-based network analysis for the roads network of the Greater Cairo area, CEUR Workshop Proceedings, 2017, conference-paper, 2-s2.0-85050995956, 16130073
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
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