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Vladimirova Nadezhda

Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation

Nadezhda Vladimirova
GIS & Remote Sensing (Earth Observation) Expert — Forestry Geoinformatics — Environmental Mapping
Date of birth: March 22, 1981
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Highly qualified specialist in geographic information systems (GIS), forest inventory, and remote sensing (RS) data interpretation, with a foundational academic degree from a leading national university. Over 20 years of professional experience spanning forestry research institutes, environmental organizations, government agencies, and market-leading technology companies. Expert in spatial data processing, environmental monitoring, forest management, and high-precision cartographic production.
KEY COMPETENCIES
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS)
• Forest inventory, forest management planning, and land parcel assessment
• Environmental monitoring, landscape and environmental mapping
• Land inventory and spatial analysis
• Digital cartography using aerospace methods

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cartographer — Yandex LLC
18 March 2024 – Present | Primary employment
• Cartographic Production and Geoinformation Content Service (Business Support)
• Creation, updating, and verification of high-precision cartographic and geospatial data for Yandex Maps platform
• Quality control of map datasets, ensuring compliance with cartographic standards and specifications
• Processing and integration of geospatial datasets from multiple sources into unified cartographic products
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams on geospatial content delivery and map feature validation

Cartographic Engineer — CITD/TSRIT JSC
13 March 2024 – February 2025 | Part-time (совместительство)
• Geodesy and Cartography Department
• Cartographic support for geodetic and engineering projects
• Spatial data processing and transformation for cartographic production
• Preparation of cartographic materials and spatial datasets for survey and engineering deliverables
• Quality assurance of cartographic outputs and compliance with national mapping standards

GIS Engineer, 1st Category — Aeromax LLC
21 February 2022 – 1 March 2024 | Primary employment
• Forest Inventory Department, Forest Management Division (until 20 December 2023); Forestry Services and Land Inventory Division (from 20 December 2023)
• Execution of complex GIS projects in forest management, land resource inventory, and environmental analytics
• Processing and interpretation of remote sensing data for forest inventory and management planning
• Creation and maintenance of forest management spatial databases and cartographic products
• Development of GIS workflows for automated spatial analysis and land parcel assessment
• Quality assurance of GIS deliverables and compliance with forest management regulations
Internal transfer on 20 December 2023 expanded scope to land inventory operations and environmental analytics services.

GIS Engineer — SVEZA-Les LLC
4 June 2019 – 16 February 2022 | Primary employment
• Procurement and Logistics Directorate / Forest Inventory Department, Forest Management Division
• GIS support for the holding's raw material security and forest resource evaluation
• Forest inventory analysis and land parcel assessment for timber procurement planning
• Development of spatial models for forest resource valuation and accessibility analysis
• Integration of GIS data into procurement and logistics decision-making processes
• Creation of thematic cartographic products for forest management reporting

GIS & Remote Sensing Specialist — "Denezhkin Kamen" State Nature Reserve
22 November 2017 – 31 May 2019 | Primary employment
• Cartographic mapping of the reserve's territory using GIS and satellite imagery
• Monitoring of natural ecosystems and assessment of ecosystem dynamics using remote sensing data
• Creation and updating of the reserve's GIS databases, thematic maps, and spatial inventories
• Remote sensing-based detection of disturbance patterns (fires, logging, land use change) in protected areas
• Preparation of cartographic materials for reserve management plans and annual reports
• Inpro Engineering & Consulting LLC — Short-term Engagements
February 2017 (3 days); August 2018 (23 days)
• Engineering GIS tasks, spatial data processing, and consulting on geospatial projects
• Kronotsky State Nature Biosphere Reserve — Short-term Engagements
February 2017 (1 month); March 2018 (12 days)
• Protected area monitoring and satellite imagery analysis for conservation assessments
• Russian Research Institute for Integrated Water Management and Protection (RosNIIVKh)
March 2019 (1 month)
• Water resource mapping and spatial analysis of aquatic ecosystems

Remote Sensing Data Analysis Expert — "Transparent World" Partnership / ANO
14 February 2011 – 16 October 2017 | Primary employment
• Long-term experience implementing environmental monitoring and conservation projects
• Analysis of forest cover disturbances using satellite imagery and remote sensing techniques
• Operational satellite monitoring of forests and protected natural areas across Russia
• Development and application of remote sensing methodologies for environmental assessment and change detection
• Project coordination with international and national environmental organizations and government agencies
• Training and capacity-building for partner organizations in satellite data interpretation
Originally registered as Non-Profit Partnership "Transparent World" (14.02.2011–29.09.2017); reorganized as Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Transparent World" (01.08.2017–16.10.2017).
• VNIILM — All-Russian Research Institute of Forestry and Forest Mechanization
1 July 2011 – 6 April 2015 | Concurrent expert work
• Applied forestry research, GIS-based reforestation planning and forest ecosystem modeling
• Center for Forest Ecology and Productivity, Russian Academy of Sciences
1 April 2013 – 31 October 2013
• Forest productivity analysis using spatial modeling and remote sensing
• Moscow State Forest University (MGUL)
1 December 2011 – 30 June 2012
• Academic and research work in forestry geoinformatics
• VIPKLH — All-Russian Institute for Advanced Training of Forestry Personnel
Periodic contracts: 2010, 2011, 2013–2014, 2015
• Teaching and curriculum development in GIS and remote sensing for forestry professionals
• Forest Economics Research Center LLC
1 October 2012 – 31 December 2012
• Analytical projects in forest economics and spatial analysis

Lead Specialist, Forest Management Analysis — Russian Forest Protection Centre (Roslesozashchita)
8 February 2010 – 10 February 2011 | Primary employment
• Specialized forest management analytical projects for federal forestry agencies
• Development of forest health assessment methodologies using spatial data
• Spatial analysis of forest pest and disease distribution and spread patterns
• Preparation of analytical reports and cartographic materials for forest protection programs
• Statistical analysis of forest inventory data for management decision support
Concurrent re-engagement: 1 October 2011 – 31 December 2011 — continued analytical support for forest protection initiatives.

Research Scientist — VNIILM (All-Russian Research Institute of Forestry and Forest Mechanization)
May 2005 – June 2011 | Primary employment
• Applied research in forestry and forest ecosystem dynamics
• Application of early-generation GIS technologies for reforestation planning and forest resource assessment
• Development of spatial models for forest ecosystem evaluation and management
• Participation in national forest inventory programs and research expeditions
• Publication of research findings in peer-reviewed forestry journals and conference proceedings
Continuous service periods: 05.05.2005–03.07.2006, 01.09.2006–31.12.2006, 22.01.2007–01.10.2008, 16.02.2009–30.06.2011. Concurrent expert collaboration continued from 1 July 2011 to 6 April 2015 (see Transparent World).
• Northwestern Branch of the State Forest Inventory
1 October 2008 – 29 January 2010
• State forest inventory field works, data processing, and quality control
• Moscow State Forest University (MGUL)
September 2006 – December 2007; January – July 2008
• Teaching and research in forestry geoinformatics; supervision of student projects
• "Altair" Humanities Gymnasium
September 2003 – May 2004; September 2004 – May 2005; September 2005 – April 2006
• Teaching practice — geography and ecology instruction at secondary school level

Technician / Laboratory Assistant — Hydrogeological Expedition No. 29, PGO "Hydrospetsgeologiya"
6 July 2000 – 15 August 2000; 13 June 2002 – 1 August 2002 | Seasonal field work placements
• Field data collection during hydrogeological survey expeditions
• Processing and systematization of hydrogeological documentation and field measurements
• Laboratory processing of hydrogeological samples
• Compilation of hydrogeological maps and cross-sections from field data
Seasonal work placements during university studies at Saint Petersburg State University.

HIGHER EDUCATION
Specialist Degree in Geography — Saint Petersburg State University (SPbSU)
1998 – 2003 | Full-time, 5-year program
Specialization in Physical Geography. Awarded qualification: Physical Geographer-Ecologist, Teacher of Geography. Diploma with Honors No. IVS 0039578 (issued June 20, 2003).
Thesis: "Digital Landscape Mapping of Protected Natural Areas in the Taiga Zone" (grade: Excellent). Coursework research: "Evolution of the Landscapes of the Russian North in the Holocene," "Landscapes of Northeastern Maanselkd."

CONTINUING EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University "LETI": "Big Data Visual Analytics," 36 hrs. (11.07.2025 – 11.29.2025), Certificate No. 7827 01203208
• "Kartetika" Geotechnology Center: "Introduction to Python: Working with Geodata" (04.14.2025)
• Mathshub: "Python for Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)," 12 hrs. (12.16.2024), Certificate No. 126644583
• Mathshub: "SQL Module," 16 hrs. (08.05.2024 – 08.30.2024)
• Mathshub: "Data Analytics Fundamentals for Beginners," 12 hrs. (05.21.2024 – 06.06.2024), Certificate No. 106151668
• Mathshub: "Python Basics for Generative AI," 12 hrs. (03.12.2024 – 03.28.2024), Certificate No. 100300686
• Canadian Forest Service (Natural Resources Canada): "CBM-CFS3 Carbon Budget Model Technical Workshop," 24 hrs. (November 16–18, 2010)

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