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Data Analyst & GIS Developer

🌐 Data Professional and GIS Specialist skilled in research, software development, data analysis, and project management.

📈 Proficiently navigated roles from entry-level positions to top management, gaining a comprehensive understanding of processes across diverse industries.

🤝 Worked collaboratively as a member of development teams while also managing diverse projects for private sector organizations, research institutions, government bodies, and NGOs.

🚀 Adapts swiftly to new technologies and excels at finding innovative solutions.

City: Chisinau, Moldova
Email: v.zagaevschi@gmail.com

Skills

Data Analysis

GIS Development

Data Visualization

Excel

SQL

GIS

Power BI

Python

Interests

Home Automation

Education

MS in GeoInformatics

2019 - 2021

BS in Biology and Chemistry

1989 - 1994

Online Certification

Google Data Analytics

Google IT Automation with Python

Google Business Intelligence

Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization

IBM Data Analyst

IBM Data Science

Excel Skills for Business

Experience

Data Analyst

December 2020 - Present

Terra Concept

Gathered and organized data from various sources to ensure its accuracy and relevance.
Executed comprehensive data analysis to extract valuable insights and trends that inform decision-making.
Assessed business processes and needs to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.

Business Analyst | Project Manager

November 2011 - December 2020

Terra Concept

Managed GIS projects from initial conception through to successful completion, ensuring all aspects of project delivery met quality standards.
Negotiated contracts with clients and stakeholders, assessed their needs and requirements, and developed executive presentations to effectively communicate project progress and results.
Utilized programming skills to develop WebGIS applications, delivering projects that consistently met or exceeded client expectations.
Developed conceptual documentation for complex GIS systems, encompassing system architecture, data flow diagrams, and technical requirements.

Sales Manager | GIS Expert

October 2012 - May 2020

Land Support Systems

Generated new business opportunities, identifying potential customers and transforming them into viable projects.
Provided high-quality presentations, negotiations, and offers to customers, ensuring a deep understanding of their needs and requirements.
Successfully executed company representation in auctions, expanding the company's market share through effective communication and relationship building.

Sales Manager | GIS Expert

February 2010 - October 2012

Blom Moldova

Identified new business opportunities and successfully transformed them into viable projects. Determined and established a new direction of activity in the company - Urban Planning, diversifying our portfolio and expanding our market reach.
Conducted presentations, negotiations, and prepared offers for both new and existing customers, fostering strong client relationships.
Managed bid processes for new auctions, optimizing opportunities for business growth.

Technical and operations coordinator

March 2009 - May 2009

Blom Moldova

Led GIS project planning efforts to ensure the efficient execution of initiatives and prepared specific reports to communicate project status and findings effectively.
Conducted in-depth financial and operational analysis of GIS projects, providing valuable insights for decision-making.
Defined project workflows and implemented continuous improvement strategies to enhance GIS project efficiency.

Project Engineer

April 2006 - May 2009

Ministry of Information Development of the Republic of Moldova, State Enterprise "REGISTRU"

Carried out research and domain analysis (SDLC) for the development of governmental GIS systems, contributing to the elaboration of conceptual documents for National GIS (ecology and environment protection).
In collaboration with the specialists from Geological Agency of Moldova made business analysis for, and designed The technical concept of the "State Geological Register" - Automated Information System.

Head of Scientific Group

October 2001 - April 2006

National Institute of Ecology

Applied research methods and analysis utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Led the development of digital ecological maps to enhance research and environmental understanding.
Designed and developed the institute's Information System, integrating a specialist database using CMS Plone (Zope Python Framework) and PostgreSQL.

Scientific Secretary

February 1998 - October 2001

National Institute of Ecology

Coordinated the development and management of the institute's scientific documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for researchers.
Provided statistical analysis of scientific works and research.
Managed the training process of doctoral students within the institute, providing crucial support for their academic and research endeavors.

Scientific Researcher

July 1994 - February 1998

National Institute of Ecology

Carried out research in the field of ecology and environmental protection in the General Biocenology laboratory.
Conducted ecological research and analyzed data regarding the distribution of vertebrate animals.
Analyzed and presented research findings in publications and at national conferences.

Data Engineer

December 1996 - December 1997

Institute of Zoology of the ASM, Mammal Ecology Laboratory

Designed and developed “Vertebrate species” database using dBASE to catalog and manage data for zoological research.
Conducted data cleaning and processing to ensure the quality and accuracy of research data.
Utilized dBASE for data manipulation and retrieval, contributing to efficient data analysis.