Nayanika Sukumar
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Summary
An enthusiastic, efficient and energetic graduate from The University of British Columbia who has demonstrated good interpersonal and leadership skills honed through experiences in various student leadership positions. A motivated team player who thrives in a stimulating work environment. Currently pursuing an AD.Tech in Geographic Information Systems from The British Columbia Institute of Technology.
Technical Skills
| GIS Software | Programming Languages | Other |
|---|---|---|
| ArcGIS Pro + ArcGIS Online | R/ R studio | Qualtrics |
| PCI Geomatica | Python | Adobe Illustrator + InDesign |
| Microstation | HTML | Microsoft Office Suite + Access |
| Mapbox Studio | JavaScript | |
| Leaflet |
Community Experience
Interpreter, Interpretive Delivery, The Vancouver Aquarium
Vancouver, BC 2020
Varsity Swim Team Program Coordinator, UBC Athletics and Recreation
Vancouver, BC 2019
Program Assistant, School of Community and Regional Planning UBC (SCARP)
Vancouver, BC 2019
Assistant Director, UBC Recreation Intramurals
Vancouver, BC 2018 – 2019
Research Intern, Dakshin Foundation (Centre of Ecological Science, Indian Institute of Science)
Bangalore, KA 2018
Representative, TheCalendar.ca
Vancouver, BC 2017 – 2019
Outreach Coordinator, Arts Undergraduate Society (UBC)
Vancouver, BC 2017- 2018
Marine Mammal Rescue Assistant, Vancouver Aquarium
Vancouver, BC 2016 – 2017
Courses/Certifications:
| GIS/Remote Sensing | PADI | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Satellite Remote Sensing for Mangroves in Support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals NASA, 2020 |
Advanced Open Water 2012 |
Fundamentals on REDD + UN Environmental Programme, 2021 |
| Satellite Remote Sensing for Urban Heat Islands NASA, 2020 |
Dry Suit Diver 2016 |
Integrating Climate Risk Information into NAPs UNITAR, GFCS, 2021 |
| Spatial Data Science: The New Frontier in Analytics ESRI, 2020 |
Nitrox Speciality 2021 |
Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2: CORE) Panel on Research Ethics, Government of Canada, 2019 |
| Cartography ESRI, 2021 |
Deep Sea Speciality 2021 | Advocacy and Implementation of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Foundation of Environment Stewardship, 2017 |
Education
British Columbia Institute of Technology
2021 – Present
Geographic Information Systems
The University of British Columbia
2015 – 2019
Geography – Environment and Sustainability
The British International School, Shanghai
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE): 2011 – 2013
International Baccalaureate (IB): 2013 – 2015
Languages:
English (Fluent)
Mandarin (Intermediate)
Spanish (Conversational)
Hindi (Conversational)
Previous Roles:
Interpretation Services, Gallery Educator, Vancouver Aquarium
Vancouver, BC 2015-2017
Head of House and Sport, The British International School Shanghai
Shanghai, China 2014-2015
School Representative, Global Young Leaders Conference
New York, Washington D.C 2014
School Coordinator, Heart-to-Heart Shanghai
Shanghai, China 2012-2015
English Language Support, Shanghai Kangqiao Migrant School
Shanghai, China 2012-2015
School Coordinator, Shanghai Sunrise
Shanghai, China 2013 – 2015