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GIS Developer & Admin

ArunPrasadRamanujaDoss — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 23:10:57 GMT

I am a GIS Developer and Administrator (Developer at heart, Admin by necessity) seeking to connect with fellow professionals and mentor aspiring GIS developers.

With a degree in Geoinformatics and Esri Associate certifications in Desktop and Development, my career path evolved from a brief stint as a GIS Analyst into full-stack development. Currently, my role has shifted toward Software Architecture, where I focus more on high-level system design than day-to-day coding.

While I have come a long way, I recognize that there is still much to learn. I am committed to elevating my programming skills to the next level and mastering the complexities of modern software engineering.

I would love to exchange insights with seasoned experts and am equally passionate about supporting those just starting their journey. Please feel free to reach out—whether you are looking for guidance or have advice to share. I look forward to connecting!

Re: GIS Developer & Admin

EmmanuelOkafor — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:02:14 GMT

Hey Arun, great to connect! 👋 I'm Emmanuel, a GIS Developer and Geospatial Specialist with EMMA_GIS. Love your blend of GIS and full-stack development skills! 😊 Would love to exchange ideas on software architecture and mentoring aspiring GIS devs. Let's connect and grow together! 😊

Re: GIS Developer & Admin

ArunPrasadRamanujaDoss — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:36:35 GMT

Hi @EmmanuelOkafor great to hear from you. happy to connect with fellow GIS Developer.

Re: GIS Developer & Admin

VenkataKondepati — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:16:18 GMT

Great to connect with you. Your journey from GIS Analyst to full-stack development and now into software architecture really resonates — that blend of developer depth and admin pragmatism is invaluable in GIS. It’s also great to see your commitment to mentoring while continuing to sharpen your own engineering skills. Looking forward to exchanging ideas and learning from your experience.