Omar Elbadawy
Regional Land Resources Program Manager
Cairo
Summary
Highly experienced Civil Engineer with over 30 years of expertise in hydrology, GIS, and environmental projects. Proven track record in managing and implementing complex projects, leading multidisciplinary teams, and providing technical expertise in water resource management, hydrological modeling, and GIS applications. Strong background in research, development, and project management.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Regional Land Resources Program Manager
Centre for Environment and Development in Arab Region and Europe (CEDARE)
01.2005 - Current
- Collaborate with scientists, engineers, regulators, and others for project planning and review
- Provide technical assistance and manage research, development, and project activities
- Prepare project proposals, review project activities, and prepare reports
- Hire, supervise, and evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, and other staff
Senior Water Resources Program Specialist
Centre for Environment and Development in Arab Region and Europe (CEDARE)
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Conduct groundwater and watershed modeling activities
- Develop project proposals and manage research, development, and project activities
- Review project activities, prepare reports, and provide technical assistance
Senior GIS Specialist
Quality Standards (ESRI Distributor Egypt)
Cairo, Egypt
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Create maps, graphs, and diagrams using GIS software
- Develop and maintain GIS computer systems
- Analyze geographic distributions and conduct fieldwork
- Provide consulting services in resource development and management
Hydraulic Engineering and GIS Specialist
Ministry of Public Works & Water Resources (with HARZA Engineering Co. as a consultant)
Cairo, Egypt
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Implement GIS systems in telemetry projects
- Analyze telemetry data and develop statistical models
- Update telemetry databases
Database Programmer and Designer
01.1988 - 01.1991
- Analyze, design, structure, and implement database systems
- Maintain and administer databases and networks
Education
Ph.D. of Science - Civil Engineering, Surface Hydrology
Cairo University
01.1999 - 01.2003
Master of Science - Civil Engineering, Hydrology
Colorado State University
01.1992 - 01.1995
B.Sc. - Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University
Skills
- Standard office software
- Hydrological and hydraulic modeling (Aqua 3D, Aquasea, GMS, WMS)
- Geographical Information Systems (ARCGIS)
- Remote Sensing (ERDAS)
Affiliations
- Egyptian Water Partnership
- CCD Coalition (Combaters of Desertification and Drought)
- Euro-Mediterranean Information System on the Know-How in the Water Sector (EMWIS)
- Mediterranean Network on Wastewater Reclamation and Reuse
- Arab Water Council
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/05/63
- Nationality: Egyptian
Other Relevant Information
- Managed and implemented environmental projects including Marine and Coastal Areas Management, CIROCCO, SOLATERM, SWUP-MED, PERSGA, NSAS, NWQAM, SWITCH, Nostrum-Dss, and SMART.
- Developed a model for desert dust cycle in Egypt.
- Created and updated GIS projects for PERSGA, NSAS, and The Nile Basin System.
- Conducted training courses in ARCGIS.
- Consulted for Quality Standards in the NWQAM project to design and implement a spatial database.
- Developed a DSS for watershed management and GIS systems for irrigation using wastewater.
Timeline
Regional Land Resources Program Manager
Centre for Environment and Development in Arab Region and Europe (CEDARE)
01.2005 - Current
Ph.D. of Science - Civil Engineering, Surface Hydrology
Cairo University
01.1999 - 01.2003
Senior Water Resources Program Specialist
Centre for Environment and Development in Arab Region and Europe (CEDARE)
01.1998 - 01.2005
Senior GIS Specialist
Quality Standards (ESRI Distributor Egypt)
01.1995 - 01.1998
Hydraulic Engineering and GIS Specialist
Ministry of Public Works & Water Resources (with HARZA Engineering Co. as a consultant)
01.1994 - 01.1998
Master of Science - Civil Engineering, Hydrology
Colorado State University
01.1992 - 01.1995
Database Programmer and Designer
01.1988 - 01.1991
B.Sc. - Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University
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