Helalur Rahman Swapon

Career Objective

A passionate and dedicated Urban and Regional Planning undergraduate with strong interests in GIS, remote sensing, and spatial data analysis. Proficient in Python programming, ArcGIS, and statistical tools, with hands on experience in urban research, field surveys, and GIS-based mapping. Aspires to build a career as a GIS Spatial Analyst, applying data-driven approaches to solve real-world urban and environmental challenges.

Academic Credential

Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET) March 2022 – July 2026

Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (BURP), CGPA: 3.40 / 4.00

Rajuk Uttara Model College (RUMC) Passing Year: 2020

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) – Science, GPA: 5.00 / 5.00

Foiljana High School (FHS) Passing Year: 2018

Secondary School Certificate (SSC) – Science, GPA: 5.00 / 5.0

Work Experience

Internship – Sheltech Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd. Dhaka, Bangladesh Feb 28, 2025 – Mar 25, 2025

Assisted in urban and infrastructure planning projects through research and GIS-based analysis
Prepared technical reports and supported consultants in field surveys
Gained practical exposure to master planning, consultancy workflows, and spatial data handling

Tools: ArcGIS, KoboToolbox, MS Office, GIS Mapping

Research Assistant (RA), Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), Dhaka, Bangladesh Jun 2, 2024 – Sep 30, 2024

Designed and conducted surveys and questionnaires
Collected, processed, and analyzed large-scale urban data
Produced GIS maps and analytical outputs for research purposes

Tools: ArcGIS, Excel, Stata

Programme Management, “Planning Carnival 2022” – URP, RUET Nov 20, 2022 – Nov 25, 2022

Assisted in organizing academic and technical events related to planning and GIS
Coordinated with students and faculty for smooth program execution

Skills Summary

GIS & Remote Sensing	ArcGIS Desktop/Pro (Advanced), QGIS, Google Earth Pro, ERDAS, ENVI, DroneDeploy, Pix4D
Programming	Python, C, HTML
Data Analysis, Database Management & Statistics	Microsoft Excel, SPSS, Stata, MySQL, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft PowerBI
Survey & Field Tools	KoboToolbox, ArcMap, FieldSurvey
Documentation & Collaboration	Microsoft Office Suites, Google Suites, Canva, Mendeley Citation Tools, Jupyter Notebook (Anaconda Navigator).
Soft Skills	Leadership & Adaptability, Time Management, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Communication

Certifications

Drone-Based Geospatial Data Collection and Processing

Department of URP, RUET | GIS Club & Tiller

Basic Programming with Python

EDGE-RUET IICT Digital Skills Training Program
(RUET × BCC × ICT Division)

Python Basics – University of Michigan Verify Credential →

Machine Learning with Python – IBM Verify Credential →

Data Analysis with Python – IBM Verify Credential →

Deep Learning with Keras & TensorFlow – IBM Verify Credential →

Introduction to Neural Networks & PyTorch – IBM Verify Credential →

Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced) – Kennesaw State University Verify Credential →

References

Dr. MST Ilme Faridatul Professor & Head

Department of Urban and Regional Planning (URP)

Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET)

Email: mifaridatul@urp.ruet.ac.bd

Dr. Md. Abdul Wakil Professor

Department of Urban and Regional Planning (URP)

Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET)

Email: mawakil@urp.ruet.ac.bd

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