CV

Shubham Pawar

Location: Stirling, Scotland, UK
Email: pawarshubham60@gmail.com
LinkedIn: smpawar1997

Skills & Software Tools

• Programming: Python, Web Scraping
• Machine Learning: Pytorch, Scikit-learn
• Remote Sensing & GIS: Google Earth Engine, QGIS, Geoserver, GDAL, PostGIS
• Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud Platform

Professional Experience

Tutor

University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
Oct 2023 – Present

• Conduct tutorials and seminars to support student learning and engagement.
• Supervise practical work, including laboratory exercises and field trips, ensuring hands-on experience.
• Provide constructive feedback, mark assignments, and assess student performance to enhance academic growth.

GIS Data Engineer, Data Science Team

Vassar Labs, Hyderabad, India
Oct 2022 – Oct 2023

• Developed remote sensing applications for water resource monitoring and landcover classification.
• Optimized algorithms to improve the efficiency and accuracy of current remote sensing applications.

GIS Data Engineer, Data Science Team

Kawa Space, Bangalore, India
Mar 2022 – Oct 2022

• Designed and developed scalable data pipelines for precision agriculture monitoring.
• Managed and maintained production APIs ensuring smooth data delivery.
• Developed applications for change detection and monitoring of strategic locations.

External Consultant, Geospatial Lab

Indian Institute for Human Settlements, Bangalore, India
Aug 2020 – Feb 2022

• Developed and implemented a large-scale data processing platform using the Open Data Cube framework for the India Data Cube project.
• Utilized deep learning models to classify historical land use and land cover for the top 30 Indian cities.
• Created a custom app-based data collection platform for efficient field data acquisition.
• Provided technical support in the development of an institutional Spatial Data Infrastructure and spatial data handling portal.
• Contributed to the feasibility report for the Transit-Oriented Development Plan of Bangalore Metro under an ADB-funded project.

Education

University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
PhD in Environmental Sciences
Oct 2023 – Onging
Thesis: Modelling Urban Densification Process by Integrating Biophysical and Socioeconomic Attributes.

Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun, India
MTech in Remote Sensing and GIS (Urban and Regional Studies)
Aug 2018 – Aug 2020
Thesis: Modelling Urban Densification Process by Integrating Biophysical and Socioeconomic Attributes.

College of Engineering Pune, Pune, India
BTech in Planning
Jun 2014 – Jun 2018
Thesis: Analysis of Urban Carrying Capacity of Pune Metro Influence Zone.

Publications

• Pawar, S. & Jha, A.K. (2022). Analysis of Residential Location Choices of Different Socio-Economic Groups and Their Impact on the Density in a City using Agent-Based Modelling. Applied Spatial Analysis and Policy. DOI
• Khatri, S., Kokane, P., Kumar, V. & Pawar, S. (2022). Prediction of Waterlogged Zones under Heavy Rainfall Conditions using Machine Learning and GIS Tools: A Case Study of Mumbai. GeoJournal. DOI
• Chapariya, K., Vashishtha, A. & Pawar, S. (2019, August). Real-time data acquisition and visualization from an open government data platform through API. 4th ISSE National Conference INAC-2019.

Leadership & Community Involvement

• National Social Service Scheme Volunteer
• Organizer of IIRS Conference & COEP GIS Conference
• Annual Sports Event Management
• Event Lead, Tech Fest
• Participant – Annual Boat Club Showcase

Language Proficiency

• English: Full Professional Proficiency
• Marathi: Native Proficiency
• Hindi: Full Professional Proficiency