Bahaa Khleifat
Amman
Summary
Senior GIS Developer with over 11 years of experience in developing and managing GIS projects, primarily for local government entities. Proven expertise in designing and deploying enterprise GIS systems on the Esri platform, utilizing Oracle and SQL Server databases, open-source technologies, including QGIS, PostGIS, PostgreSQL, and GeoServer.
Skilled in automating routine GIS maintenance tasks through efficient scripting and workflow optimization. Experienced in developing and maintaining RESTful API services (GET/POST) for system integration using Python, ArcPy, ArcGIS Server, and MSSQL, along with standard libraries such as os, sys, and random.
Proficient in designing dynamic and interactive web maps using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, SQL, and the ArcGIS API for JavaScript, fully integrated within the ArcGIS Enterprise environment. Additionally, I am adept at developing Python add-ins for ArcGIS Desktop, performing spatial data analysis, and extracting relevant GIS datasets using Python and SQL.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GIS Analyst
Estarta Solutions
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Review and update the Progress Report and Service Charge of Development Projects of ADRES (Advanced Real Estate Services).
- Automate a tool as a scheduled task to pull all newly added project details from the ELMS system to the GIS ADRES database.
- Automate a tool to detect all edited, added, and deleted features on ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) tables, define the edited features, and create a summary report table.
- Review and update the development project location on the dari.ae website by converting the Long/Lat of the centroid of the development project into a Google Directions hyperlink.
- Keep updating the development project boundary provided by the architects.
GIS Consultant
OPAZ
Muscat, Oman
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Company Overview: OPA is an organization involved in urban planning and development in Oman.
- Reviewed and provided technical feedback on the OneMap Tender Document and Oman National Addressing System Tender Document, ensuring alignment with best practices and organizational needs.
- Conducted a gap analysis study on OPAZ’s data update workflows to identify areas for optimization and automation.
- Prepared a detailed Business Requirements Document (BRD) for a Data Update Automation Tool, and managed the internal review and approval process by collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
- Developed and implemented an automation tool that automates over 21 parameters by analyzing spatial and attribute data, significantly reducing manual effort, and increasing data update efficiency.
- Successfully deployed the tool from local development to the UAT environment, coordinated user acceptance testing, obtained end-user approvals, and transitioned the solution to the Production Server.
- Designed and implemented a Python-based tool to automatically update plot setbacks based on planning regulations and adjacency rules.
- Automated CAD-to-GIS data conversion and quality control processes enhance data accuracy and streamline integration workflows.
- Created a custom ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tool to manage and synchronize data between CAD and GIS systems, ensuring consistency, format integrity, and platform interoperability.
- Conducted a feasibility study to modernize and enhance the existing Master Plan Creation Tool.
- Developed and published an ArcGIS Server Geoprocessing Service to automate the production of Site Plan (Krookie) documents, utilizing Python, ArcGIS Server, CGI, and IIS.
- OPA is an organization involved in urban planning and development in Oman.
GIS Developer
Umm Al Quwain Urban Planning Department
Umm Al Quwain
11.2016 - 10.2022
- Performed data cleansing and integrity checks for administrative boundaries and parcel datasets using advanced SQL queries.
- Led data remodeling and spatial analysis for core GIS applications through ArcCatalog, optimizing data structure and performance.
- Designed and deployed automated workflows and site plan reporting tools using Geocortex, ArcGIS for Server, and Geoprocessing Services built with Python and ArcPy.
- Developed custom Python scripts and ArcPy tools to publish and manage ArcGIS REST API services, enabling seamless data integration with other departments, and automating repetitive GIS tasks.
- Built ArcGIS Desktop Python Add-ins (using the Python Add-in Wizard) to streamline parcel identifier (PID) generation processes.
- Conducted spatial data analysis and developed executive reports for senior management using Python, ArcPy, and SQL.
- Implemented service-level integrations with the Economic Department by sharing location data linked to plot identifiers (Plot IDs).
- Engineered critical enhancements for the 'Mokhattati' land allocation application, enabling beneficiaries to select plots and auto-generate site plans via integrated services (Python, ArcPy, ArcGIS Desktop, and Server).
- Created REST API services to support electronic signatures on site plans, linked directly to plot feature classes.
- Mentored and trained fresh graduate GIS staff, ensuring smooth onboarding and technical capacity-building.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables, supporting efficient GIS project lifecycle planning and coordination.
- Participated in the Esri Enterprise GIS deployment, managing and maintaining three production and three staging servers.
- Successfully conducted a database upgrade from Oracle 11g to 18c using expdp/impdp, ensuring platform compatibility and performance.
- Developed VB.NET-based Windows applications integrated with ArcObjects 10.6, using Microsoft Visual Studio 2017.
- Designed custom web maps using the ArcGIS API for JavaScript and Leaflet, enabling interactive and responsive GIS interfaces.
- Automated CAD-to-GIS data workflows, and routine data maintenance tasks using Python scripts.
- Hands-on experience in Amazon Web Services (AWS): configured two GIS application servers behind a load balancer with static Elastic IPs, and security groups for testing and production environments.
GIS Analyst
Ras Al-Khaimah Municipality
Ras Al-Khaimah
06.2015 - 11.2016
- Processed aerial imagery of Ras Al-Khaimah by generating a structured, large-scale index grid, then created a raster catalog optimized for publishing as a web service via ArcGIS Desktop and Excel-based automation tools.
- Handled GIS data administration tasks, including creating users and roles, assigning and managing privileges, performing full database backups (data dumps), executing database compression routines, implementing SQL triggers for workflow automation, and monitoring and tracking editing activities through automated processes.
- Managed and maintained the spatial database environment and ArcGIS Server system services, ensuring high availability, performance, and data integrity.
GIS Engineer
InfoGraph, Esri Official Distributor
Amman
06.2011 - 06.2015
- Achieved Esri ArcGIS Desktop Associate Certification (10.1), demonstrating technical proficiency in the ArcGIS platform.
- Delivered Esri-certified training courses on ArcGIS Desktop and ENVI, supporting clients in building foundational and advanced GIS capabilities.
- Developed Windows desktop applications using VB.NET to perform surveying and cadastral calculations, tailored specifically for the Department of Lands and Survey in Jordan.
- Participated in various national and sector-specific GIS projects, including data analysis and adjustment for survey datasets, spatial data manipulation and quality control, and creating customized GIS views and tools for variety client applications.
- Instructed a comprehensive suite of Esri Desktop courses, including: ArcGIS I: Introduction to GIS, ArcGIS II: Essential Workflows, ArcGIS III: Performing Analysis, ArcGIS IV: Advanced Techniques, Building Geodatabases, Designing Maps with ArcGIS, Editing Data with ArcGIS for Desktop, and Working with Geometric Networks for Utility Management.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Geomatics Engineering
Al-Balqa Applied University
Jordan02.2012
General Secondary Education Certificate -
Salt Secondary School
Jordan08.2007
Skills
- GIS analysis
- Data automation
- Spatial data management
- Python programming
- ArcGIS software
- SQL querying
- Data visualization
- Project management
- System administration
- Data gathering
- Problem-solving
- Spatial statistics
- Spatial analysis
- GIS modeling
Certification
- Python and SQL online courses, completed and passed
- HTML, CSS, and JavaScript are certified through online learning platforms
- ArcGIS Desktop Associate (EADA 101)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/11/89
- Nationality: Jordanian
Languages
- Arabic, Native
- English, Professional Proficiency
Timeline
GIS Analyst
Estarta Solutions
02.2024 - 04.2025
GIS Consultant
OPAZ
02.2023 - 02.2024
GIS Developer
Umm Al Quwain Urban Planning Department
11.2016 - 10.2022
GIS Analyst
Ras Al-Khaimah Municipality
06.2015 - 11.2016
GIS Engineer
InfoGraph, Esri Official Distributor
06.2011 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Geomatics Engineering
Al-Balqa Applied University
General Secondary Education Certificate -
Salt Secondary School
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