Rishabh Singh
Geospatial & Data Engineer | Sustainability-Focused Infrastructure Planning
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Expert Geospatial & Data Engineer with 6 years experience and a strong domain knowledge of sustainability and infrastructure planning. Skilled in managing geo-spatial data, statistical and geographical analysis, and incorporating sustainability standards to lower emissions via infrastructure planning.
My expertise includes Python, R, ArcGIS Pro/Enterprise, QGIS, and GIS scripting workflows. Proven track record in delivering insightful geo-spatial web-apps, reports, and data-driven solutions to clients and organizations needing spatial analytics for infrastructure and sustainability.
Professional Experience
Data Engineer
InstaDigin, Jaipur, India | March 2025 - Present
Working with ArcGIS Pro to optimize mining workflows including slice plans, haul road analysis, stockpile volume calculation, and 3D visualization. Integrating IoT devices for real-time mining truck visualization and analysis.
Data Analyst
PlanRVA (Regional Planning Organization), Richmond, VA | March 2023 - August 2024
Applied statistical methods including hotspot analysis, spatial regression models for environmental and transportation planning, and demographic analysis across Richmond and 8 Virginia counties.
Research and Teaching Assistant
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY | February 2021 - December 2022
Conducted research on NYC commute patterns over 30 years. Teaching assistant for Advanced GIS and Urban Data Science courses.
Sustainability Fellow (EDF Fellow)
WSP USA, New York | June 2022 - August 2022
Created pricing framework for green revenue growth and developed strategy for 100% green electricity transition.
Planning Assistant (Internship)
ITCTC (City Planning Organization), Ithaca, NY | May 2021 - August 2021
Utilized advanced Excel features for optimizing primary budgeting application.
Assistant Manager - EHS
Vedanta Ltd, Jharsuguda, Orissa, India | June 2018 - September 2019
Managed environmental programs for compliance in 2 plants. Led Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions calculation and reporting. Managed third-party personnel for FTP sampling and waste management.
Geospatial Technologies
ArcGIS Pro/Enterprise, QGIS, ArcGIS Python API, ArcGIS JavaScript API, Google Earth Engine, PostGIS, Geospatial Data Management
Programming & Data Science
Python, R, SQL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping
Databases & Cloud Platforms
PostgreSQL, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Database Design, Cloud Computing
Specialized Tools & Methods
Stata, SPSS, Adobe InDesign, 3D Visualization, IoT Integration, Web Application Development, Project Management
Domain Expertise
Urban Planning, Transportation Analysis, Environmental Sustainability, Infrastructure Planning, Mining Operations, Demographic Analysis
Education
Master of City and Regional Planning - Cornell University (2022), Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Engineering - IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (2018)
Projects
Mining Optimization & Real-Time Visualization (InstaDigIN)
Optimized mining workflows (slice plans, haul road analysis, stockpile volume, 3D visualization) using GIS and integrated real-time and historic visualization of mining truck telematics.
Richmond Demographic Analysis (PlanRVA US)
Richmond livelihood analysis: Median Income by Race and region.
Sentiment Analysis (Natural Language Processing)
Deep Analysis of Public comments on the LRTP (Long Range Transportation Plan) by PlanRVA. This project utilizes Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques to perform sentiment analysis on public review comments.
EV Sales in Delhi, IND - 2024
Dive into the latest trends and insights on electric vehicle adoption in India. Our comprehensive analysis explores market dynamics, policy impacts, and future projections.
Heat Sensitivity Index - Richmond, VA
Deep Analysis of people who are most sensitive to heat stress. This project assesses the vulnerability of different census tracts in Richmond region to heat stress.
Transportation Analysis using Python library Madina by MIT/City-Form-Lab
Madina (Arabic for the word 'city') is a package of classes and functions to streamline the representation and analysis of urban networks. Implementation on Richmond, VA.
GIS Spatial Analysis - Forecasting San Francisco's future Housing and Job growth
This project forecasts San Francisco's future housing and job growth using advanced GIS spatial analysis techniques and demographic modeling.
Scoped - Sustainability Click POC
Interactive web app that analyzes sustainability metrics for any location you click on a map using real-time environmental, social, and economic data.
International Development - A comparison of 5 countries' historical growth
Examined the development experiences of Japan, Canada, India, US, and South Africa to devise policy insights relevant to city and regional planning.