BadrEldin babkir

BadrEldin Babkir

Surveying & GIS Engineer | Data & Quality Control Specialist

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | LinkedIn Profile

Professional Summary

Result-driven Surveying and GIS Engineer with over 12 years of experience in geospatial data management, spatial analysis, and land administration. Specialist in Geospatial Quality Control (QA/QC), topology validation, and data integrity within enterprise GIS environments (PostgreSQL/PostGIS). Proficient in developing GIS automation workflows using Python (ArcPy, GeoPandas) and FME Form to enhance operational efficiency. Proven track record in cadastral mapping, property registration, and advanced surface water hydrological modeling supporting smart city initiatives.

Core Skills

Geospatial & QA/QC: ArcGIS Pro, Spatial Analysis, Topology Validation, Attribute Accuracy, Data Governance, Esri Workflow Manager.

Automation & Databases: Python (ArcPy, GeoPandas, NetworkX), FME Form, SQL, PostgreSQL / PostGIS.

Web GIS & Dashboards: ArcGIS Dashboards, ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Online.

Engineering & Hydrology: AutoCAD Civil 3D, WMS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, Global Mapper, Surfer.

Instruments: GNSS / GPS, Total Station, Auto Level, LDM, VRS Surveying.

Professional Experience

Alqotr | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Geospatial Quality Control Specialist | Mar 2024 – Present

Perform topology validation to correct geometric errors (overlaps, gaps) for large-scale real estate registry initiatives.

Develop automated QC tools using Python scripts and ArcGIS ModelBuilder to optimize data cleansing workflows.

Design real-time interactive dashboards via ArcGIS Dashboards and web apps using ArcGIS Experience Builder.

Utilize text preprocessing and fuzzy matching to validate complex land parcel attribute tables.

Geographic Information System Specialist (Contract) | Mar 2024 – May 2024

Executed precise parcel editing and boundary alignment based on official cadastral maps for property registration in Riyadh.

Managed parcel modification workflows, executing split and merge operations according to legal land documentation.

NAZ ENGINEERING CONSULTATION | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Senior Survey Engineer / Assistant Project Manager | Mar 2022 – Mar 2024

Managed property surveying and as-built mapping via VRS networks for Jeddah Municipality, Ahkam, and Balady platforms.

Coordinated with the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) as an Assistant Project Manager for government land planning and mapping.

Conducted surface water hydrologic studies using computer models to generate alignment profiles for open channels.

Wales Investment and Services Co. LTD | West Kordofan, Sudan

Survey Engineer | Jul 2019 – Mar 2022

Worked as Land & Office Surveyor for the Water Transfer Schemes project funded by the African Development Bank Group.

Prepared alignment maps, cross-sections, and technical shop drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS Pro.

Analyzed geodatabases to identify risks and structural variations prior to pipeline construction.

SHOURACONSULT Co. LTD | Sudan

GIS & Surveying Engineer / Hydrogeologist | Nov 2015 – Jul 2019

Designed and supervised water harvesting infrastructure (Dams, Hafirs) for the Dams Implementation Unit (DIU).

Conducted hydrological runoff modeling to establish reservoir boundaries and compute storage capacities.

Handled the setting, extraction, and verification of geodetic benchmarks and control points.

Practical Engineering Consultation | Sudan

Survey Engineer (Self-employed) | Nov 2013 – Nov 2015

Processed raw field data from Total Stations and GPS units into digital contour maps and digital elevation models (DEM).

Utilized Surfer, Civil 3D, and WMS to construct profile views and delineate watersheds for flood protection.

Education

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in GIS and Remote Sensing

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Surveying Engineering & GIS

Sudan University of Science and Technology (SUST) | 2008 – 2013 (Grade: 75% / Honors)

Certifications & Honors

FME Form Basic – FME Academy

Incorta Essentials – Incorta

Surface Water Hydrology Training (WMS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS) – ENGOSOFT

ArcGIS Online Organization Configuration & Basics – Esri

Corporate Recognition Award (2024) – Geospatial Department, Real Estate Registry (RER)