Akshat Garg
Senior Manager— Data for Action— Geospatial Technologist
Location: New Delhi
Phone: +91-8802866871
Email: akshat.garg151@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/akshatgarg151
Summary
Geospatial Technology Specialist with over 10 years of experience in Geographic Information Systems
(GIS), remote sensing, spatial analytics, and cartographic design. Demonstrated expertise in managing
and delivering end-to-end geospatial projects, including stakeholder engagement, government liaison, and
cross-functional team leadership. Adept at integrating geospatial intelligence with business analytics to
drive data-informed decision-making. Recognized for strong leadership, strategic problem-solving, and
effective stakeholder management across complex, multi-agency environments.
Key Skills
• GIS and Remote Sensing
• Project Management and Team Leadership
• Program Planning and Execution
• Performance Monitoring and Data Analysis
• Time management and Problem Solving
• Spatial Data Analysis and Visualization
• Stakeholder Engagement and Client Relations
• Budgeting and Resource Allocation
• Business Intelligence and Decision Support Systems
Education
Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Remote Sensing & GIS
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (ISRO), August 2013 - July 2015
Graduated with First Division (IAU-000993)
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electronics & Communication
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, July 2009 - June 2013
Graduated with First Division (IAU-000993)
Professional Experience
PwC India
Advisory Manager (April 2025- Present)
• Lead and manage the GIS domain team within the PwC Advisory Data Analytics and Cloud
Computing vertical.
• Coordinate and engage with government departments to address problem statements through the
deployment of geospatial solutions.
• Drive the development of strategies and frameworks for delivering data-driven insights via Proof-
of-Concepts (PoCs) and analytical data models.
• Establish and implement data-sharing frameworks that comply with best-practice consulting and
GDPR regulations to facilitate the secure exchange of digital products and analytical reports with
external stakeholders.
• Deliver customized geospatial solutions that take advantage of OEM technologies, following in-
depth problem analysis and alignment with project-specific requirements.
NLR India Foundation
Senior Manager (Nov 2017- April 2025)
• Lead and manage geospatial projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and develop geospatial solutions.
• Supervise GIS analysts and developers, ensuring efficient workflows and task delegation.
• Implement GIS-based decision support systems for urban planning, environmental monitoring, and
infrastructure development.
• Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and risk assessment.
• Provide technical guidance on GIS tools, methodologies, and best practices.
NABARD Consultancy Services
Project Associate (Jan 2016 – Oct 2017)
• Monitored the implementation of projects (Govt Schemes: TDF, WDF, RIDF), prepared periodic
progress reports, and identified areas for improvement
• Designed and executed geospatial projects related to land use planning, environmental assessments,
and disaster management.
• Led a team of GIS analysts and provided technical training on advanced spatial analysis techniques.
• Developed web-based GIS applications for real-time data visualization and decision-making.
• Collaborated with government agencies and private sector clients to deliver customized GIS solu-
tions.
Shaping Spaces Consultants
Project Engineer (Sep 2015 – Jan 2016)
• Processed and analyzed spatial data for various geospatial applications.
• Created high-quality cartographic outputs, thematic maps, and 3D visualizations.
• Assisted in the development of geospatial databases and data management strategies.
Projects Achievements
• Successfully led a multi-country clinical trial project based on geospatial technology for country
division, optimizing field-level operational costs.
• Developed a web-based GIS platform for NABARD’s multi-hundred-crore schemes (TDF, WDF,
RIDF) to support monitoring and evaluation.
• Implemented spatial data analytics solutions that improved the identification of high-endemic re-
gions, improving the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s planning system.
Awards & Achievements
• Secured a tag of Champion of NLR in the annual meeting of the organization in December 2022.
• Won first prize in chess in the annual sports competition in December 2015 at IIRS, Dehradun.
• Won 1st Prize in the drawing competition in the Earth Day event at IIRS, Dehradun. (April 2014)
• Elected as President of “Envision Society” at ITS Engineering College, Greater Noida (Year 2011-
2012)
• Coordinated Inter College Techfest TECHTRIX’12 at ITS Engineering College, Greater Noida.
(March 2012)
• Chief coordinator of Boras Workshop conducted by “YOGIKI” based on Arial-vehicle at ITS
Engineering College, Greater Noida. (Sep 2012)
• Student coordinator of “National Conference” in 2011 conducted by I.T.S. Engg College, Greater
Noida. (March 2011)
• Secure 3rd position (bronze medal) in the International Robotics Competition held in Sept. 2010:at
VIT University, Vellore.
Memberships
• Life Member of Indian Society of Remote Sensing, Dehradun (Membership ID: L-4413)
• Life Member of Indian Society of Geomatics, Ahmedabad (Membership ID: L-1722)
• AMIE of The Institution of Engineers, Kolkata (Membership ID: AM159119-6)
• Life Member of Indian National Cartographic Association, Hyderabad (Membership ID:2782)
• Life Member of Indian Aerosol Science and Technology Association, Mumbai (Membership ID:
LM-585)
Reference
• Provided on request.
