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Paulo Fernandes Jr.

Remote, USA

Paulo Cesar Fernandes Jr.
Miami, FL | (978) 884-4862 | paulo.fernandes86@outlook.com | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paulocf
GISP (under renewal) | FAA UAS Certified | U.S. Security Clearance (Inactive, Eligible for Reactivation)
Languages: English (native), Portuguese (native), Spanish (intermediate)
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Disaster risk reduction and geospatial intelligence specialist with 20+ years of experience in GIS, remote
sensing, and risk analysis across public, private, and humanitarian sectors. Proven track record managing
large-scale projects across 30+ countries, including 10 years at the Pacific Disaster Center leading crossfunctional teams, coordinating with national governments, and producing operational decision-support
systems. Skilled in transforming complex data into actionable insights and building resilient systems for
emergency preparedness and response. Combines strategic planning, field expertise, and strong
leadership to deliver results under pressure.
CORE SKILLS:
• GIS & Remote Sensing
• Risk & Vulnerability Analysis | Disaster Management | Multi-Hazard Planning
• Project & Program Management | Cross-functional Team Leadership
• Data Governance & Quality Control | Spatial Data Infrastructure
• International Stakeholder Engagement | Government & NGO Coordination
• Emergency Operations Support | Crisis Mapping | Capacity Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
GeoSensory Solutions (GSL) Remote
Founder & Principal Consultant August 2023 – Present
• Lead consulting engagements with government and nonprofit clients in Latin America and the
Caribbean focused on disaster risk analysis, GIS integration, and emergency mapping strategies
• Design capacity-building programs for National Disaster Management Offices (NDMOs) and
conduct multi-hazard risk modeling and spatial data strategy development
Pacific Disaster Center Remote
Latin America and Caribbean Advisor and Program Owner November 2014 – August 2024
• Led national risk and capacity assessments under the National Disaster Preparedness Baseline
Assessment (NDPBA) in 19+ countries across the Caribbean and Latin America
• Directed cross-functional technical teams (GIS analysts, risk modelers, emergency planners) to
deliver complex, multi-year assessments combining geospatial data, policy analysis, and field
engagement
• Developed and presented the Disaster Management Assessment (DMA) and Risk & Vulnerability
Assessment (RVA) results to high-level government stakeholders
• Served as Liaison Officer to USSOUTHCOM, integrating geospatial intelligence into humanitarian
response, and coordinating situational awareness during major disasters (e.g., Hurricane
Matthew)
• Conducted remote and in-country stakeholder engagement, training, and geospatial capacity
development for national and regional emergency management systems
Capstone Corporation Joint Region Marianas, Guam
GIS Regional Manager – Emergency Management January 2013 – November 2014
• Managed spatial data systems and crisis mapping during emergency events, including typhoons
and infrastructure failures
• Directed geospatial planning and operations in support of emergency preparedness for the
military and local authorities
• Introduced standardized data workflows and quality control procedures to improve data
reliability during emergencies
DynCorp International — GIS Manager Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan
GIS Regional Manager – Emergency Management July 2012 – December 2012
• Managed spatial data systems and crisis mapping during emergency events, including typhoons
and infrastructure failures
• Directed geospatial planning and operations in support of emergency preparedness for the
military and local authorities
• Introduced standardized data workflows and quality control procedures to improve data
reliability during emergencies
US Air Force (Active Duty) Worldwide
Engineering Assistant / GeoBase Analyst September 2005 - June 2010
• Supported installation-level mapping and base planning using AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and GPS survey
tools
• Produced site development plans and utility mapping for airfields and military infrastructure
across the US, Middle East, and Pacific
• Honorable discharge after 5 years of service; awarded for leadership and innovation in
geospatial support roles
EDUCATION:
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY August 2016
Bachelor of Science in Geomatics Engineering Boca Raton, Florida
Minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
AIR FORCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE October 2008
Associates Applied Science in Construction Science Maxwell Gunter (AFB), Alabama

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS:
• Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP), Lic. # 68054, 2015. (Under Renewal)
• FAA Part 107 UAS Drone Pilot License
• FEMA ICS 100, 103, 200, 700, 800, and 922.
• Florida Atlantic University Advanced GIS Certificate
• GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS), Data Analysis and Visualization Tools
• Project Management Tools (Asana, MS Project)
ADDITIONAL:
• Experienced working remotely and internationally across diverse cultural contexts
• Contributor to GIS community and international conferences on disaster management and
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Paulo Fernandes Jr.

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