Bexhet Islamaj

Geo-Information scientist

Geo-Information scientist Bexhet Islamaj is a GIS and IT professional with over 23 years of experience in GIS, software development, data analysis, and geospatial solutions. He holds a Master’s degree equivalent in Computer Science from the University of Tirana and has extensive experience working across the Western Balkan countries, including Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Greece. He is programmer in programming languages such as VB.Net, C#, and Python, as well as in geodatabase management such PostgreSQL/PostGIS, MS SQL Server, and MS Access etc. He has over 20 years of experience with ArcGIS, QGIS, and other GIS solutions, particularly in the agriculture, environment, and infrastructure sectors. In the GEO-WB6 project, he is responsible for developing the GEOdata Portal of the Geoinformation Centre. Bexhet Islamaj Email: bexhet.islamaj@gmail.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bexhetislamaj Summary Accomplished Senior GIS & IT Consultant with over 23 years of experience in developing GIS solutions, IT systems, and project management. Expertise in ArcGIS, AutoCAD, VB.Net, C#, Python, and SQL. Proven track record in property registration, land use, environmental management projects, and system integration across Albania, Kosovo, and other regions.

Bexhet Islamaj
Geo-Information scientist
Email: bexhet.islamaj@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bexhetislamaj

Summary
Accomplished Senior GIS & IT Consultant with over 23 years of experience in developing GIS solutions, IT systems, and project management. Expertise in ArcGIS, AutoCAD, VB.Net, C#, Python, and SQL. Proven track record in property registration, land use, environmental management projects, and system integration across Albania, Kosovo, and other regions.

Education
Master's Degree equivalent in Computer Sciences
University of Tirana, Faculty of Natural Sciences
1996 – 2002

Professional Experience

GIS Manager
Abkons sh.p.k., Tirana, Albania
September 2014 - June 2024

  • Developed GIS solutions for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), integrating data from multiple sources into MS SQL Server Spatial.
  • Led land easements acquisition and census projects, enhancing the Albanian Cadaster.
  • Migrated and updated legacy applications using VB.Net and Python.

    Senior Non-Key GIS Expert
    Consortium IPF10 Planet / Abkons, Tirana, Albania
    September 2021 – June 2024
  • Managed flood risk projects for major Albanian rivers, including data collection, GIS mapping, and risk analysis.
  • Conducted cost-benefit analyses for flood protection infrastructure.

    GIS Developer (Freelance)
    Land & CO, Tirana, Albania
    January 2023 - December 2023
  • Developed WebGIS solutions for agricultural technology transfer.

    Senior Non-Key GIS Expert
    Abkons / Skat Consulting Ltd, Albania and Kosovo
    December 2021 - December 2023
  • Developed water resources management systems for Kosovo.
  • Integrated environmental data for comprehensive analyses.

    GIS Developer (Freelance)
    Skat Consulting Ltd, Tirana, Albania
    April 2023 - July 2023
  • Developed WebGIS solutions for urban planning and infrastructure projects.

    Senior GIS Expert
    COWI-IPF Consortium/Abkons, Albania and Montenegro
    July 2019 - December 2021
  • Conducted feasibility studies for regional broadband infrastructure development.
  • Performed data management and GIS analysis.
    Senior GIS Expert
    Applus / Abkons, Tirana, Albania
    January 2019 - March 2022
  • Designed and implemented the Road Asset Management System (RAMS) for Albania.
  • Provided consultancy services for the Albanian Road Authority.
    IT and GIS Expert
    Royal Haskoning DHV/Abkons, Albania and Greece
    November 2013 - September 2014
  • Supported TAP construction through GIS and IT solutions.
    IT and GIS Expert
    Lorenzo & CO, Albania and Kosovo
    November 2011 - October 2013
  • Worked on property registration projects in Albania and Kosovo.

    IT Manager
    NIRAS A/S (former BlomInfo A/S), Tirana, Albania
    May 2010 - October 2011
  • Managed IT systems for property registration projects.
    GIS & IT Manager
    Agency for Legalization, Urbanization and Integration of Informal Areas/Buildings, Tirana, Albania
    May 2010 - October 2011
  • Developed GIS systems for property legalization processes.

    Developer (Freelance)
    Roughton International, Tirana, Albania
    May 2008 - December 2009
  • Migrated Road Asset Management System to modern platforms.
    IT and GIS Expert
    Albanian Institute of Soil Studies, Tirana, Albania
    October 2002 - August 2006
    Managed GIS and IT systems for land use projects.

    IT Expert
    Project Management Unit for Immovable Property Registration System, Tirana, Albania
    June 2001 - October 2002

  • Developed "Properties" and "Logical Control" software using Visual Basic 6 and MS Access database to support the Immovable Property Registration process in Albania.
  • Provided ongoing maintenance and upgrades, including migration to .NET technology.

    Skills

    Programming Languages:
  • VB.Net, C#, Python, VBA

    GIS Software:
  • ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD

    Databases:
  • MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Microsoft Access

    Data Integration:
  • ETL processes for various formats

    Other:
  • Land easements, census, and asset inventory

    Languages
  • Albanian: Native
  • English: Fluent
  • Italian: Proficient

    Certifications
  • ArcGIS I & II
  • Advanced Analytics with ArcGIS
  • AutoCAD MAP 3D & Civil 3D

    Memberships
  • Active member of the GIS and IT community in Albania
  • Participant in regional GIS conferences and workshops