Hi, I'm Gorakh Nath Pandey. A WebGIS Developer and Geomatics Engineer

WebGIS Developer and Geomatics Engineer with expertise in Django, PostgreSQL, remote sensing, and spatial data science. Proven experience in open mapping, event organization, mentorship, and humanitarian geospatial projects.

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Information About me

I have strong expertise in Python, JavaScript, SQL and spatial database systems. Currently working as a WebGIS Backend Developer at NAXA Pvt. Ltd. with hands-on experience in the VICTORY, Khaderi, and Open Data Portal projects.

As a contributor and validator with the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT), I’ve validated 14,000+ tiles and coordinated mentorship programs. My work focuses on spatial data analysis, field surveys, open data, and GIS-based decision support tools.

10+

Trainings
Provided

14000+

OSM
Validation

500+

OSM
Projects

6+

Completed
Projects

My Skills

JavaScript

skilled

Python

skilled

Django

skilled

PostgreSQL

skilled

Docker

skilled

Mongo DB

skilled

My Timeline

Apr 2024 - Aug 2025

WebGIS Backend Developer - NAXA Pvt. Ltd.

Working on the VICTORY project, Khaderi drought alert system, Digital Metric House Numbering System (DMaps) and Open Data Portal for Changunarayan Municipality.

Jun 2024 - Present

Mentorship Coordinator - HOT Community WG

Leading communications and coordination of global open mapping mentorship programs.

Dec 2023 - Present

HOT Global Validator - HOT

Validated over 14,000+ tiles, ensuring data quality for global humanitarian mapping efforts.

Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

HOT Guru Fellowship - HOT

Worked as a Data Quality Validator using JOSM, OSMCha, MapRoulette, and Mapillary tools.

Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

HOT Data Quality Intern - HOT

Participated in a 3-month internship to enhance validation skills with mobile mapping tools.

My PortfolioMy Work

Some of the learings and skills that best describes me are here.

Club Involvement

Experience

Project Source

My BlogsMy Blogs

Research Articles

Multiphase Study on Wheat Genotypes (FIG Publication)

Use of multispectral UAV imagery in precision agriculture to evaluate wheat genotypes in Nepal.

Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Air Pollutants (LMTC Publication)

An analytical study of air quality changes over Kathmandu before, during, and after the COVID-19 outbreak.

Other Articles & Blogs

Mapping My Way to Inspiration: Reflections from SotM Asia 2024

Insights and experiences from attending the State of the Map Asia 2024 conference, focusing on open mapping and community engagement.

Open Mapping Guru Fellowship Journey

A comprehensive overview of my journey as a HOT Guru Fellow, focusing on open mapping and humanitarian efforts.

Open Mapping Journey & Validation Learnings

Summary of validation internship and community contribution under HOT mentorship program.

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Location

: Chabahil, Kathmandu, Nepal

Email

: aarogya.pandey5@gmail.com

Education

: Geomatics Engineer

Mobile Number

: 9843929035

Languages

: Nepali, English, Spanish, Hindi