Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
Selected GIS Projects
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Vivek V

Vancouver,Canada

Summary

Entry-level GIS Technician with practical experience in QGIS and foundational training in ArcGIS Pro. Proficient in spatial analysis, cartographic design, and Python scripting, evidenced by successful transit-station buffer mapping and DEM terrain modeling projects. Demonstrated reliability and attention to detail through three years in client-focused landscape roles. Committed to applying technical skills and strong work ethic to enhance environmental and infrastructure initiatives.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Landscape Maintenance Specialist

Complete Landscaping Ltd.
Vancouver, BC
04.2023 - Current
  • Planting & Maintenance: annuals/perennials, pruning, deadheading, weeding to optimize plant health
  • Power Equipment Operation: leaf blowers, edgers, trimmers, mowers for precise landscape care
  • Project Coordination: site prep, material staging, client communications, ensuring safety and quality

Operator

Langara College
Vancouver, BC
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Experienced in handling scoreboard and shot clock during basketball game tournaments.
  • Also performed other duties like live streaming and music playing

Education

Diploma - Computer Studies

Langara College
Vancouver, BC
04-2025

Skills

  • QGIS
  • ArcGIS Pro
  • ArcGIS Online
  • Python
  • ModelBuilder
  • SQL
  • MySQL
  • Symbology
  • Labeling
  • Buffer
  • Overlay
  • Proximity
  • Geodatabases
  • Attribute tables
  • Java
  • C
  • JavaScript, HTML, CSS
  • Node JS

Certification

  • ArcGIS Pro Basics, Esri Academy, 05/18/25
  • WHMIS Safety Certification
  • Class 7 Driver’s License

Hobbies and Interests

  • Renewable-energy site analysis
  • Open-source spatial data
  • Python automation

Selected GIS Projects

  • Census Dissemination Areas Near Canada Line Stations, QGIS: created 800 m buffers around transit stations, queried census polygons by density, styled thematic map for urban accessibility insights.
  • Rogers Pass Shaded Relief & Contours, QGIS: generated hillshade and contour rasters from DEM, styled multispectral relief with elevation labels for avalanche-risk study.
  • Langara Golf Course Field Mapping, QGIS: collected GPS waypoints (Garmin eTrex 10), digitized features, applied categorized symbology; produced print-ready map layout.

Timeline

Operator

Langara College
08.2023 - 12.2023

Landscape Maintenance Specialist

Complete Landscaping Ltd.
04.2023 - Current

Diploma - Computer Studies

Langara College
Vivek V