SAMIRA NOROUZPOUR
Carmichael CA 95608 916.230.7021 norozpor.samira@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
Focused on, and experienced engineer with extensive project management and leadership experience working for
water engineering companies as water resource manager, CAD drafter and GIS specialist; backed with a Master
degree in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering.
Deep knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of geography in order to successfully integrate
and apply the full range of GIS applications to meet program objectives.
Exceptional knowledge of GIS related hardware and computer requirements and techniques to develop,
maintain and operate complex computer systems that include a wide range of peripherals, including
digitizers, scanners, printers and associated field tools, such as GPS units, etc.
Extensive knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis as well as interpretation of water quality data
Civil Drafting experience pertaining to land development, subdivisions, grading, irrigation, drainage, and
topographic maps
Highly reliable and effective leader, who thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments;
able to deliver and quickly execute new directions, guidelines, and technologies; with proven success in
undertaking large projects and completing them correctly within a strict timeframe.
Analytical, with strong problem-solving skills; able to figure out different types of problems and produce
creative solutions that carefully cater to client’s needs while guaranteeing practical and functional application.
Expert in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Acrobat), Photography, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Map 3D, Microsoft Office
Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Visio), ArcGIS 9.2 & 9.3, Operating Systems such as
Windows (XP, VISTA, and 7) and DOS.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
ArcGIS specialist and AutoCAD drafter
2006–2013
Working with planners, engineers, senior managers, research analysts etc on their GIS needs like mapping
& analysis.
Analyze interrelationships between data, and determines effects of changes of one feature on others.
Map production and data creating using various methods
Created a database application to track work produced by the GIS division as well as annual reports
detailing work efforts.
Working knowledge drawing using AutoCAD
Knowledge of residential and commercial surveys, topographic surveys, subdivision and existing condition
surveys for engineering design.
Fara Omran Negar Co TEHRAN, IRAN
Water Engineering, Agriculture, AutoCAD drafter and GIS Specialist
2011-2013
Maintained active involvement in ArcGIS projects and conducted Spatial Archive of Documents in GIS, Gotvand
Dam Project. Also Documentation and Sign Experiences of Records and Experts Opinions for Gotvand Dam and
Documentation of Tehran Metro in ArcGIS Space are the other professional projects in this object.
Completed multiple projects for various departments of the city by utilizing existing resources with effective
leadership and motivation.
Experience of managing of up to 5 technical staff
Analyze interrelationships between data, and determines effects of changes of one feature on others.
Apply statistical methods to conduct taxonomic classifications and to perform analysis for utility systems
Prepare base and land status maps, research and examine records including patents, deeds, rights of way,
survey maps, aerial photos and probates.
Assisted in the preparation of a wide variety of
reports and other geographic materials,
abstracting geographic information from maps, census reports, and other sources.
Prepared engineering drawings using AutoCAD system.
including
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SAMIRA NOROUZPOUR
Carmichael CA 95608 916.230.7021 norozpor.samira@yahoo.com
SAZE ABE SHAFAGH CONSULTING ENGINEERS CO TEHRAN, IRAN
Expert in Water engineering, agriculture Specialist, ArcGIS Specialist and AutoCAD drafter
2010–2011
Conducted assessing economical, agricultural and social status of many watersheds in different area in Iran and
modeling them in ArcGIS to analyze and extract needed information to improve the situation of watersheds, design
a new watershed park and design of trickle irrigation systems in 6000 hectares.
Producing economical, Agricultural and social assessment report on six provinces of Iran.
Organized research and observations related to watershed management studies and supported watershed
resources field analysis.
Extensive use of GPS in the field.
Creating CAD drawings based on information provided by field crews, customers and engineers
Create construction drawing from a variety of sources in including field surveys.
ABGOSTARAN MIHAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS CO. TEHRAN, IRAN
Water engineer, ArcGIS Specialist and AutoCAD drafter
2009–2010
Hired to design/drafting for different roads between fields unites and water conveyance structures in Tehran with
ArcGIS and AutoCAD.
Working with planners, engineers, senior managers, research analysts etc on their GIS needs like mapping
& analysis.
Perform engineering calculations for facility design and cost-benefit analysis.
Using tools to join together different GIS datasets and create new information or investigate patterns.
Building CAD drawings based on information provided by customers and engineers
Preparing design plans for access road and water treatment plan.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
PAYAME NOOR UNIVERSITY Tehran, Iran
Teaching
2012-2013
Teaching how to use ArcGIS and AutoCAD in water resource management and some courses related to water
resource management in university.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Master of Science in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering: University of BOALI Hamedan, Iran
Bachelor of Science in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering: University of Tehran Tehran, Iran
PUBLICATIONS
"The contribution of shallow groundwater by safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) under high water table conditions, with
and without supplementary irrigation", Irrig Sci, Springer, 2011.
“Evaluation and Comparison of Drip and Conventional Irrigation Methods on Sugar Beets in a Semiarid Region ", Journal
of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Vol. 138, No. 1, January 2012, pp. 90-97.
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