How to become a GIS Analyst or Specialist? Future of GIS Industry?

hai,mam already i text to you from CrazyEngineers . I having simple doubt about GIS. my aim only achieve in GIS Analyst .but now i am pursuing Final year Computer science & enginering,how can i get job from GIS Mapping Based industry please guide me,why am specifically GIS need industry mean GIS is only in my career.that's why only i said to you.and then please tell me the answer for one question. now a day GIS is BEST or Average or Poor .please tell me mam what about GIS industry now a day

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  • Ankita Katdare
    Ankita Katdare
    #-Link-Snipped-# It's great that you have figured out that you want to become a GIS Analyst. I have heard that GIS Analysts can get a job in companies such as follows:
    • CyberTech Systems Software Inc
    • Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA)
    • Town Planning Organization India
    • SPANCO Limited
    • MWH Global
    • Rolta India
    There are several open positions in the industry for the post of GIS Analyst. You will need to keep searching and develop skills that are required for the job. The role of a GIS Analyst can differ depending upon the employer.

    In general, following skills are a must for any fresher hoping to become a GIS Specialist
    1. Analytical skills
    2. Problem solving
    3. Statistical ability
    4. Computer skills
    5. Good written and verbal skills
    6. GIS and mapping
    7. Cartography (which way is North? what does a map projection really mean?)
    8. Measurement analysis
    9. Historical geography
    10. Strong Macro / C / C++ / Visual Basic programming skills
    11. Strong Oracle or related RDBMS skills
    I have talked to a few GIS Analysts in the past and they have told me that they work on the following software and technologies.
    • Georeferencing and Gecoding
    • Geodatabsse design
    • GIS and Non GIS web Programming
    • ArcGis Desktop Customization
    • Network Editing and Analysis for utility projects(Electric, Gas and Water)
    • Site Suitability Analysis & Land resource Exploration Projects Using ArcGis Desktop
    • ArcGis Model Builder
    • ArcGIS Extensions
    • Python
    • SQL server
    • Geomedia
    • G-tech
    • Microstation
    • MapInfo
    • C#.Net/Asp.net
    • Microsoft Access.
    You have to understand that you don't need to become proficient in all of these things. Just have a knowledge of what all this means and if possible start learning one of these in your free time since you are already in final year and would start looking for a job soon.

    As far as scope of this career is concerned, well there are always more and more opportunities coming up. In recent studies, it was predicted that the future of GIS industry is bright as a lot of jobs have been created.

    You need to understand that as a Computer Science engineering graduate, your profile matches for the GIS Industry, but you will be competing against graduates with degrees in Geography, Urban planning, Environmental science etc.

    Now if you want to build a career as a GIS Analyst, you will need to start learning from scratch. The Indian Geoinformatics Center has a dedicated learning course for GIS. Check official website here: #-Link-Snipped-# for more information on that.
    Indian Institute of Remote Sending also offers a PostGraduate Diploma course in Remote Sending & GIS. PG Diploma | Official website of Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Indian Space Research Organisation, Government of India

    Apart from that there are several institutes across India offering specialised training for GIS. If you tell me the cities you prefer, I can share some names here.
  • Balaji Puthiran
    Balaji Puthiran
    Hai,Ankita Katdare,
    This is Balaji Puthiran,now am extremely very happy because still now i don't have an a clear idea in my GIS career,now only i was remove my afraid,after telling you.thanks for your help Ankita Katdare,mam.then i thing so right now begin start my career with CrazyEngineers from Ankita Katdare.thanks a lot's.i respect your speed delivered response in our post.

    I suggest all of my people CrazyEngineers
  • Ankita Katdare
    Ankita Katdare
    #-Link-Snipped-# Good to know that we have been of help. Keep posting on CE and we hope to see all your friends here soon. 👍

    PS: Sharing your personal email address and phone number on a public forum is not a good idea. It leads to lot of spam on your account. Therefore, it has been removed for your sake.
  • Ashraf HZ
    Ashraf HZ
    Hi Balaji, have you already started your final year project? Does it have relevance in the GIS domain?
  • Balaji Puthiran
    Balaji Puthiran
    Hai,#-Link-Snipped-#
    Thank you mam
  • Vijaya saradhi konka
    Vijaya saradhi konka
    Which technology apt for person who is already in gis development came from a CSE background
  • Ankita Katdare
    Ankita Katdare
    Vijaya saradhi konka
    who is already in gis development
    #-Link-Snipped-# Could you elaborate more on this? It isn't clear what you mean when you say "already in GIS development". Awaiting your reply.
  • Vijaya saradhi konka
    Vijaya saradhi konka
    Ya I'm already in arcgis development field .I'm working for NORTH SOUTH gis New zealand
    so what is the technology I need to learn in order to grow in my career
  • Balaji Puthiran
    Balaji Puthiran
    Hai Mr.ash ,
    No,I have not started in my final year project , i have planned only in GIS Domain Mr.ash
  • Balaji Puthiran
    Balaji Puthiran
    Hi, Mr.#-Link-Snipped-#,
    now a day how is going on GIS Field in this globe,can u please explain...then how they are need for before entering in the GIS Field Corporate

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