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Geospatial Specialist | PhD Candidate
Urban Planning | Digital Twins | Environmental Impact Assessment
Geospatial Specialist | PhD Candidate
Urban Planning | Digital Twins | Environmental Impact Assessment
I am a Geospatial specialist focused on Urban Planning and Environmental Impact. I am passionate about mapping usage for territorial solutions. I have over 6 years of experience in areas such as Territorial Development, Ordering Plans Cartography, Geodatabase structure, Hydrological modeling, Spatial analysis, Remote Sensing, Research and Environmental Impact Assessment.
October 2023 - Present
University of Twente - Urban Planning and Management Department
Research: Digital Twins as Enhanced 3D Planning Support Systems
September 2021 - July 2023
University of Twente - ITC, Enschede, Netherlands
Cum Laude
April 2017 - November 2017
Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Bogotá, Colombia
9.3 Final Mark2009 - 2015
Universidad de La Salle, Bogotá, Colombia
Top 7%October 2023 - Present | University of Twente
Doctorate candidate on the Urban Planning and Management Department. Research project focuses on Digital Twins as an enhanced 3D Planning Support System.
Skills: Digital Twins, Urban Planning, Research
April 2023 - August 2023 | Philips
Developed an interactive map featuring global manufacturing sites, land use, and biodiversity improvement projects. Integrated data from external sources and remote sensing using Mapbox, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Skills: Data Integration, Web Mapping, Data Visualization
January 2023 - August 2023 | University of Twente
Leading role in designing a tool for measuring Urban Heat Island and Perceived Body Temperature within a 3D environment. Part of a collaborative project between University of Twente and Vrij Universiteit Amsterdam.
Skills: Research, Urban Planning, Data Visualization, Digital Twins
March 2016 - August 2021
Geospatial Consultant providing services in spatial information management and analysis. Worked with multiple clients including Terrasos, Ingema Limitada, Geocol Consultores S.A, Valoración Económica Ambiental S.A.S., P&P Gestión Integral, and Duitama City Hall.
Key Competencies: Cartographic Styling, Data Quality, Environmental Analysis, Geospatial Data Management, Hydrological Modeling, Remote Sensing, Risk Assessment, Spatial Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Territorial Planning, UAV Mapping
ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ESRI Suite, QGIS, Mapbox
Python, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript
Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Blender
Imagery Analysis, UAV Mapping, Data Collection
Geospatial Modeling, Risk Assessment, Territorial Planning
Explore my interactive dashboards and data visualization projects
2020 | ESRI Colombia
Recognized for excellence in cartographic design and visualization.
2020 | University of Twente
Awarded for academic excellence to pursue MSc degree.
2021 | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Winner for innovative digital twin solution development.
2023 | Geo-Informatie Nederland (GIN)
Recognized for outstanding research in Geo-information sciences.
I'm always open to discussing new projects, opportunities, or collaborations.
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
ilcardenas26@gmail.com