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General Information

Full Name Nimisha Wagle
Date of Birth -- ---- 1996
Languages English, Nepali

Education

  • 2023
    MS in Geosciences
    Brown University, Providence, RI, US
    • Computer vision, Deep learning, Machine learning for Earth and Environment, Modelling
    • Thesis; Understanding Canadian Shield surface hydrology
  • 2017
    BE in Geomatics Engineering
    Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Nepal
    • GIS, Remote Sensing, WebGIS, Geodesy, Statistics, Photogrammetry, Land Management
    • Thesis; Monitoring water quality parameter of lakes of Nepal

Experience

  • 2021-2023
    Graduate Research Assistant
    Brown University
    • Processed big geospatial data using high-performance computing (OSCAR)
    • Used satellite imagery to understand the hydrological change in Northern Latitudes
    • Used remote sensing data to study the connectivity of surface water in the Canadian Shield Region
  • 2018-2021
    Survey Officer
    Government of Nepal
    • Worked as Technical Lead on the "Topographic Base Map Database Update" project
    • Processed and analyzed ZY-3 imagery for mapping
    • Conducted field verification and cartographic quality
    • Trained survey professionals for complete map making
  • 2018
    Geographic Information Systems Analyst
    Multi Disciplinary Consultants (P) Ltd.
    • -Compiled bore hole logs in Google maps and GIS platform with limited data tag in Kathmandu valley and other districts
  • 2018
    Geographic Information Systems Analyst
    Pioneer Engineering and Architects
    • -Worked on the "Development of GIS-Based Map of Roshi Area" project under "Roshi Area Social Development Project" -Conducted GPS survey and database precreation for the project area -Conducted GPS training and technology transfer to project staff
  • 2017
    Research Intern
    International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
    • -Worked on crop type mapping project -Mapped forest fire burnt area -Did usability testing of applications which were built to improve seed system of Nepal

Skills

  • Technical Skills
    • Python (PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Keras, Tensor Flow), R (raster, sf, caret, ggplot), C, C++ ArcGIS (Desktop, Pro), QGIS, ENVI, ERDAS IMAGINE, Google Earth Engine, AutoCAD, Pix4DMapper, Anaconda, OpenVINO, MS Office, Google Workspace SQL, MATLAB, Octave, MS Office, MS Project, Google Suite, Adobe Photoshop, PowerBI Windows, Linux
  • Languages
    • English
    • Nepali
    • Hindi

Other Interests

  • Interests: Hiking, Scifi and Horror movies, Food