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Geospatial Application Development Specialist Innovation and Digital Technology
Sudip Pradhan is a Geospatial Application Development Specialist at ICIMOD and the Geospatial Information Technology (GIT) Lead for SERVIR-HKH, a joint initiative of NASA and USAID.
With over two decades of experience, Sudip specialises in developing GIS/DSS tools and applications, enterprise GIS, spatial modelling, data analysis, and the design and implementation of GIT infrastructure. At ICIMOD, he leads database and application development efforts, overseeing the creation of several flagship geospatial web applications and decision support tools. He also played a key role in establishing ICIMOD’s Regional Database System.
Sudip holds an MSc in Geographic Information Science from University College London (UCL), UK. Previously, he was awarded the prestigious Nepal-Cambridge scholarship, enabling him to pursue a Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematical Statistics at the University of Cambridge, UK. He completed his BSc at Tribhuvan University, Nepal, and received the Mahendra Vidhya Bhusan gold medal for graduating at the top of his class.
Sudip Pradhan
How do you protect the pulse of the planet?
I protect the pulse of the planet through my work in the RDS initiative, disseminating data to the public, thereby enabling researchers and development practitioners to use the data for addressing various mountain issues and also through my work helping put together information systems that allow users to visualize data and obtain information useful for making informed decisions on various issues in the region.
What is your favorite part of the work you do at ICIMOD?
The thing I enjoy most about ICIMOD is an environment that allows me to keep up with the latest technological advancements in geospatial technology along with general IT.
What are you passionate about?
I love reading and travelling.
My qualifications
I have an MSc in geographic information science from University College London, UK and a postgraduate diploma in mathematical statistics from Cambridge University, UK which I pursued under the Nepal Cambridge Scholarship. Earlier, I completed my BSc from Tribhuvan University, Nepal and received the Mahendra Vidya Bhusan, a gold medal, for topping my batch in the university.
