Simonas Valatka

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Web DeveloperGraphic DesignerEngineerIT🐦 DesignConsultingIllustratorBusiness AnalystData Analyst

Good map makes an excellent story. I bring expertise in GIS development, data visualization, and spatial data analysis to the table. I can help you to unlock valuable insights from your data, craft visually captivating maps and dashboards. Let's transform your geospatial data into actionable business intelligence together! I harness the power of ESRI software like ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, and ArcGIS Online, alongside tools such as QGIS, Carto, and Google Earth to ensure comprehensive solutions. Skills: • GIS (ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, Carto, LasTools, Tau DEM, Google Earth) • Spatial data analysis, digital mapping, data visualization & illustration • Geospatial Data: mining, data entry, data scraping & cleaning • Web map Applications & map centered dashboards • 3D, Lidar, remote sensing, data processing, georeferencing • Geolocation, business intelligence, market analysis & research Key Services: • Real estate available parcel and demographic analysis, site selection, overlays • Map visualizations, illustrations • Interactive web maps, apps & dynamic dashboards • Vector and raster GIS data analysis and business intelligence • LiDAR point cloud processing, remote sensing & 3D mapping • Data mining, georeferencing, vectorization I have worked for the clients from wide range of industries: Real Estate, Telecommunications, Infrastructure, Solar, Targeted Marketing, Health, Nature Protection & Biodiversity, Forestry, water resource management, Geology/Mining. My focus is on fostering growth with my clients. I'm a fast learner who thrives on problem-solving and remains dedicated to helping achieve your goals. I view every project as an opportunity to build a collaborative partnership. Understanding your unique needs and objectives is foundational to delivering tailored solutions that exceed expectations.

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Work Background

UpworkGIS, geospatial and mapping freelancer

Jan. 2017Vilnius, LithuaniaHire me on upwork: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/simonasvalatka - Maps and data visualization - GIS & spatial analysis - BRREAM flood risk assessment - WebGIS and map centered dynamic dashboards - Vector, raster & point cloud data processing As a freelancer I have implemented more than 200 GIS projects for the clients worldwide.

Center for Environmental PolicyProject Manager

May. 2009 - Oct. 2019Vilnius, LithuaniaSelected Projects: - Development of Flood Risk Management Plans for Nemunas, Lielupe, Dauguva and Venta River Basin Districts - Services to support the development and implementation of EU freshwater policies. EU Member State expert. Compliance checking of the Water Framework Directive and Floods Directive. Member State assessment - Development of Flood Hazard and Flood Risk Maps - Bulgaria: Development and Implementation of a Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Strategy. Implementation of the component No5 - international experience and lessons learned (client: the World Bank). - Bilateral Lithuanian-Latvian Co-operation in Field of Water Monitoring (LatLit programme) - Regional Environmental Network for Accession – RENA. Training to EU candidate and potential candidate countries on implementation of EU water policy requirements - Preparation of the National Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory Report for Lithuania 2011 (2010 Energy sector, 2011 Industry Sector) - Development of River Basin Management Plans - Study on Economic Valuation of Lithuanian Wetlands - Monitoring and Evaluation of EEA and Norway Grants 2004-2009; - Eco-innovations brief for Lithuania - Air management program for Varena Municipality - Compliance checking the WFD River Basin Management Plans, for the EC - Implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive in Lithuania (meeting 2006 deadlines) - Project Transposition of the EU Water Framework Directive and Elaboration of a National Strategy for the Management of Water Resources in Lithuania - Project to assist the Republic of Lithuania to transpose EU requirements in the water sector - Long-Term Assistance in the Transposition and Implementation of Nitrates Directive - Development of Lithuanian Environmental Financing Strategy

HNIT-BALTICProject Manager

Dec. 2011 - Dec. 2014LithuaniaProject Development of Flood Hazard and Flood Risk Maps: http://potvyniai.aplinka.lt/potvyniai/

UAB Sweco LietuvaProject manager

May. 2008 - May. 2009LithuaniaProject Construction of 330kV Overhead Power Transmission Line Klaipėda - Telšiai, Lithuania: Preparation of territorial planning documents, coordination of territorial planning and environmental impact assessment processes

HNIT-BALTICProject Manager

May. 2005 - May. 2008LithuaniaSelected Projects: - Development of Information Management Systems for Spatial Data Infrastructure, Lithuania - Institutional Building for the Nemunas River Basin management - Development of strategic Noise Maps for Klaipeda and Kaunas municipalities - Feasibility Study for E-services on Environmental Permitting - Institutional Strengthening and Modernization of State Protected Areas Service Administrations, Lithuania

Center for Environmental PolicyEnvironmental Consultant

May. 1998 - May. 2005Vilnius, LithuaniaImplementation of projects in environmental sector.