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Abdelbasset Maher

Abdelbasset Maher

Senior Urban Planner & GIS Specialist
Cairo

Summary

Highly organized and dependable candidate with a strong ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Proven track record of taking on additional responsibilities to achieve team goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Urban Planner & GIS Specialist

Urban Development Fund
08.2021 - Current
  • Review and oversee the planning of large-scale projects prepared by consultants.
  • Supervise data exchange and management in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), ensuring smooth spatial data transfer and integration.
  • Monitor and manage the analysis, design, and development of geospatial data models, as well as maintain and optimize geospatial databases.
  • Create and configure interactive dashboards for UDF projects using Esri products such as ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS Pro, providing real-time insights and project progress tracking.
  • Develop custom applications for field data collection, ensuring accurate and efficient data input that reflects on the dashboards for real-time monitoring and analysis.
  • Enhanced walkability by designing pedestrian-friendly streetscapes, promoting active lifestyles among residents.
  • Optimized land use patterns by identifying key growth opportunities and implementing strategic infill developments that fostered a sense of place.
  • Evaluated existing zoning regulations, recommending updates to better align with current community needs and goals.
  • Facilitated public meetings and workshops, gathering valuable input to inform the creation of community-driven master plans.
  • Facilitated communication between technical staff and non-GIS users through clear documentation of procedures and methodologies employed in projects.
  • Developed presentations to demonstrate planning initiatives and research.
  • Increased project efficiency by designing and automating GIS workflows using Python scripting and ModelBuilder tools.
  • Collected, compiled or integrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, remote sensing or cartographic data for inclusion in map manuscripts.

GIS Expert

General Organization for Physical Planning (GOPP)
12.2016 - Current
  • GIS Expert in Strategic Planning for Assiut Villages
    2023– Present (ongoing)
  • Played a key role as a GIS expert in updating the strategic plan for Akhmim City - Suhag Governorate.
  • Responsible for spatial analysis, mapping, and geospatial data integration, supporting sustainable development goals for rural areas.
  • GIS Expert in Strategic Planning for Assiut Villages
    2021 – 2023
  • Played a key role as a GIS expert in preparing strategic plans for three villages in Assiut Governorate.
    Responsible for spatial analysis, mapping, and geospatial data integration, supporting sustainable development goals for rural areas.
  • Assistant Industrial Development Expert – North Upper Egypt Urban Development Plan
    2021 – 2023
  • Contributed as an assistant industrial development expert in the update of the strategic plan for urban development in the North Upper Egypt region.
    Assisted in analyzing industrial development potentials and providing recommendations to enhance urban planning for the region.

Planner - Urban Land Use

Faqih Office For Engineering Consultants, KSA
01.2021 - 08.2023

Prepared maps, atlases, and reports for the guideline plan of Damad City, Jazan Governorate, Saudi Arabia.

  • Evaluated zoning regulations for consistency with long-range goals, facilitating necessary updates and revisions as needed.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining recommendations for improvements in city-wide planning policies and guidelines.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather input on proposed developments, fostering a collaborative approach to planning decisions.
  • Conducted thorough site analyses to inform innovative land use strategies, optimizing space utilization, and functionality.

GIS Project Manager

Shaduf Company
11.2022 - 02.2023

Preparing GIS database for master plan of AlBOROUJ Project with NUCA.

GIS Expert & Urban Planner

Gateway Company
10.2017 - 12.2022
  • GIS Expert & Planner in preparing the Strategic Plan for Gamsa City – UN-Habitat (Report & GIS Editing)
    2017
  • GIS Expert & Urban Planner in preparing the Detailed Plan for Banha City
    2021 - 2022
  • GIS Expert & Urban Planner in preparing the Detailed Plan for Shubra Al Khema City
    2022

GIS Specialist

Sites International
04.2022 - 08.2022

Preparing Maps , GIS works and Reports for Strategic Plan For Sant Catrine City – South Sinai Governorate.

Urban Planner

Sketches Office
01.2016 - 05.2022
  • GIS Expert & Leader of Urban Survey Team
    Participation in the Strategic Plan for the city of Ras El Bar project.
    2016
  • GIS Expert & Leader of Urban Survey Team
    Participation in the Strategic Plan for Moot City project.
    2017
  • GIS Expert
    Participation in the Detailed Plan for Borg Alborolos City project.
    2021
  • GIS Expert
    Participation in the Detailed Plan for Sedy Ghazy City project.
    2022

Urban Planner & GIS Expert

United Consultants – Prof. Abdelwahab Helmy
12.2021 - 03.2022

2022

  • Urban Planner & GIS Expert in Strategic plans for Abu znema city, South Sinai Governorate.

2021

  • Urban Planner & GIS Expert in Strategic plans for Ras Sedr city, South Sinai Governorate.


Urban Planner & GIS Specialist

Informal Settlements Development Fund–Egyptian Min
03.2016 - 08.2021
  • National Map Database Preparation for Unsafe and Unplanned Areas:Developed and maintained a comprehensive database for Egypt's unsafe and unplanned areas.
    Participated in field visits for data collection and database updates.
    Prepared detailed reports and data updates for periodic assessments at a national level.
  • Basic Maps for Unplanned Areas in Egypt:Contributed to the preparation of basic mapping for unplanned areas across Egypt.
    Assisted in updating the national map of informal markets with recent data.
  • Database Review for Unsafe Areas:Actively participated in reviewing the databases of regions within development plans for unsafe areas.
  • Maspero Triangle Development Project:Served as a technical committee member, responsible for preparing periodic reports on project progress, constraints, and developments for executive management.
    Maintained and updated the database for occupants and owners within the Maspero Triangle.
    Produced detailed maps and reports for government and political parties to track the project's progress.
    Acted as a member of the document management committee, ensuring all papers and documents related to the project were indexed and archived.
  • Magra Al-Ayoun Development Project:Participated in surveying works, map production, and technical presentations.
    Assisted in the inventory process for occupants and owners of the Magra Al-Ayoun area, as part of a committee formed by the Governor of Cairo.

Urban Planner

Connect Office Prof. Maisa Abdul-Aziz
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Preparing the urban survey and geographical database for the strategic planning project for Giza.

2018

  • Participation in the project for preparing the Strategic Plan for Mashtool Al-Souk City as the Head of the Urban Survey team and preparation of the geographic database of the city.

2015

Junior Urban Planner

ACH Office Prof. Ashraf Al Bastawesy
11.2016 - 06.2017
  • Participation in the project "Detailed Plan for the City of Maghagha" as the Head of the Survey Team for Urban City.
  • Prepared the General and Detailed Plan for College Town in the Governorate of Ulla, Saudi arabia.

Urban Planner

Prof. Faisal Abdel Maksoud
10.2016 - 04.2017

Participation in National Urban Policy (NUPS) Project – Un-habitat

  • Provided expert advice on land use planning issues to inform decision-making at the municipal level.
  • Developed comprehensive regional plans for sustainable growth, considering economic, environmental, and social factors.

Urban Planner

DR. Ali Elsawy
10.2016 - 12.2016

Urban planner in Strategic plan for Awlad Saqr city & make Survey and database of the City

GIS Specialist

Mahmoud Yousry & Associates
07.2014 - 02.2015

Participation in the Strategic Vision and Strategy plan for the province of Luxor in 2032 preparation (Geographical database preparation).

Intern Urban Planner

New City Office
02.2014 - 02.2015

Urban Team Participation GIS Team Participation

  • Urban Team Member
    Preparation of detailed plans for the villages of Damietta.
  • Urban Team Member
    Preparation of detailed plans for the villages of Belqas, Dakahlia Governorate.
  • Urban Team Member
    Preparation of detailed plans for the cities of Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate (Riyad, Bialla, Motobas, Fowa).
  • Urban Team Member
    Preparation of detailed plans for the cities of Sohag (Sohag, Maragha, Almonshaah).
  • GIS Team Member
    Preparation of detailed plans for the cities of Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate (Riyad, Bialla, Motobas, Fowa).
  • GIS Team Member
    Preparation of detailed plans for the cities of Sohag (Sohag, Maragha, Almonshaah).

Intern Urban Planner

Barmelgy Consulting
07.2013 - 10.2014
  • Detailed planning for 143.3 acres in New Cairo.
  • Prepare studies for develop and beautify the Fourth Ring Road - Saudi Arabia
  • Participation in urban Survey of villages at ISNA

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Urban And Regional Planning

Faculty of Urban & Regional Planning, Cairo Uni.
Cairo, Egypt
04.2001 -

Skills

Urban Planning Experience

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

GIS Project Manager

Shaduf Company
11.2022 - 02.2023

GIS Specialist

Sites International
04.2022 - 08.2022

Urban Planner & GIS Expert

United Consultants – Prof. Abdelwahab Helmy
12.2021 - 03.2022

Senior Urban Planner & GIS Specialist

Urban Development Fund
08.2021 - Current

Planner - Urban Land Use

Faqih Office For Engineering Consultants, KSA
01.2021 - 08.2023

GIS Expert & Urban Planner

Gateway Company
10.2017 - 12.2022

GIS Expert

General Organization for Physical Planning (GOPP)
12.2016 - Current

Junior Urban Planner

ACH Office Prof. Ashraf Al Bastawesy
11.2016 - 06.2017

Urban Planner

Prof. Faisal Abdel Maksoud
10.2016 - 04.2017

Urban Planner

DR. Ali Elsawy
10.2016 - 12.2016

Urban Planner & GIS Specialist

Informal Settlements Development Fund–Egyptian Min
03.2016 - 08.2021

Urban Planner

Sketches Office
01.2016 - 05.2022

Urban Planner

Connect Office Prof. Maisa Abdul-Aziz
01.2015 - 01.2018

GIS Specialist

Mahmoud Yousry & Associates
07.2014 - 02.2015

Intern Urban Planner

New City Office
02.2014 - 02.2015

Intern Urban Planner

Barmelgy Consulting
07.2013 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Urban And Regional Planning

Faculty of Urban & Regional Planning, Cairo Uni.
04.2001 -
Abdelbasset MaherSenior Urban Planner & GIS Specialist