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Abdul-Rahman Alabi Bussari

Accra

Summary

Geomatic Engineering student with expertise in surveying, GIS, and spatial data analysis. Proficient in ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, AutoCAD, and GPS instruments, effectively executing both field and office tasks. Demonstrated reliability and teamwork through internships and part-time positions, showcasing a commitment to applying technical skills in practical settings.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Part-time Assistant Junior Surveyor

Under Mentorship-Mr. Moses Abakah
Accra
11.2024 - Current
  • Assist with various surveying tasks including leveling, topographic surveys, and cadastral plan plotting during field operations and office work.
  • Gain hands-on experience using survey instruments such as total stations, GPS equipment, and leveling tools.
  • Support the preparation and plotting of site and cadastral plans, contributing to documentation for client submissions.
  • Participate in fieldwork across multiple locations during academic vacations and occasional weekends while in school.

Intern

Lands Commission, Survey & Mapping Division
Accra
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assisted officers in the digital parcel plotting process by creating CSV files of coordinates using Excel for digitizing and plotting in QGIS software.
  • Assisted in booking files for coming and going out of the office after processing.
  • Assisted in printing hard copies of parcel plans to be attached to their respective files for further processing.

Intern

Chahine Consulting & Construction Co Ltd, MTN Project-Graphic Road Office
Accra
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Participated in engineering survey operations for the MTN Project, Graphic Road Office, including benchmark height transfers, leveling procedures, casting column marking, and leveling computations.
  • Assisted in site setting-out operations, supporting structural layout and alignment accuracy for construction works.
  • Led a team of interns, upon request from a supervisor, to independently execute leveling for floor screeding, ensuring elevation precision and compliance with project specifications.
  • Collected GPS data points for topographic analysis and contributed to the generation of topographic maps using AutoCAD for planning and documentation purposes.

Intern

Architectural and Engineering Services limited
Accra
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Participated in field survey operations such as leveling and boundary demarcation, contributing to accurate data collection and site control.
  • Supported the construction of Type A pillars on-site for cadastral survey projects, aiding in the establishment of permanent ground control points.
  • Assisted in conducting land surveys using GPS equipment, total stations, and leveling instruments under the guidance of superiors.
  • Developed computation sheets in Microsoft Excel to process and analyze extensive field datasets from surveying activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geomatic Engineering

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Kumasi
08-2025

W.A.S.S.C.E - General Science With Technical Drawing

Mfantsipim School
Cape Coast
09-2021

Skills

  • GIS and Spatial Analysis: Proficient in using ArcGIS Pro and QGIS for spatial data processing, map creation, and analysis
  • CAD Applications: Skilled in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Map 3D for drafting, layout design, and map integration with spatial datasets
  • Programming and Web Development: Working knowledge of Python, with experience using the Streamlit framework to build interactive geospatial dashboards
  • Surveying Techniques: Proficient in engineering surveying, topographic surveying, leveling, traversing, detailing, and setting out
  • Survey Instruments: Experienced in operating total stations, theodolites, dumpy and automatic levels, and GPS tools for field data collection
  • GPS Data Processing: Capable of processing and interpreting GPS data for mapping, control point establishment, and integration with GIS platforms
  • Office Software: Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for documentation, data analysis, and presentation
  • Adaptability and Learning: Quick to learn new tools and techniques; open to adapting to diverse surveying methods as required on the job

Projects/ Research Experience

  • Geospatial mapping and UAV survey project – Ayigya community, Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Course: GE 491 – Survey camp| Supervisor: Prof. Samuel Ato Andam-Akorful
  • Developing a web-based geospatial dashboard for road condition monitoring in the Oforikrom District, Course: GE 462 - Final Project work| Supervisor: Prof. Samuel Ato Andam-Akorful

Timeline

Part-time Assistant Junior Surveyor

Under Mentorship-Mr. Moses Abakah
11.2024 - Current

Intern

Lands Commission, Survey & Mapping Division
10.2024 - 12.2024

Intern

Chahine Consulting & Construction Co Ltd, MTN Project-Graphic Road Office
09.2024 - 10.2024

Intern

Architectural and Engineering Services limited
09.2023 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Geomatic Engineering

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

W.A.S.S.C.E - General Science With Technical Drawing

Mfantsipim School
Abdul-Rahman Alabi Bussari