SRI LANKA

Shayesha Weerakkody

GIS Graduate | Remote Sensing & Spatial Analysis

BSc (Hons) GIS graduate from the University of Peradeniya with strong academic and internship experience in GIS, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and thematic mapping, focused on environmental, agricultural, and water resource applications.

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About Me

Shayesha Weerakkody

Hi! I'm Shayesha Weerakkody, a BSc (Hons) Geographical Information Science (GIS) graduate from the University of Peradeniya. I have strong academic training and hands-on internship experience in spatial analysis, remote sensing, thematic mapping, and geospatial data management.

Through academic research and professional training, I have applied GIS and satellite-based techniques to address real-world challenges in environmental, hydrological, and agricultural domains, with a particular focus on multi-criteria decision analysis and geospatial modelling.

My key interests include agricultural drought analysis, climate-smart agriculture zoning, environmental risk assessment, and sustainable land and water resource management. I am currently seeking an entry-level GIS or trainee position where I can grow professionally and contribute to evidence-based spatial decision-making.

Profile

Fresh GIS graduate seeking entry-level positions in spatial analysis and environmental applications.

Focus Areas

  • Agricultural Drought Analysis
  • Climate-Smart Agriculture
  • Environmental Assessment
  • Water Resource Management

Goal

Contribute to evidence-based spatial decision-making in government, research, or private sector organizations.

Technical Skills

Comprehensive expertise in GIS, remote sensing, and geospatial technologies

Core GIS & Spatial Analysis

  • Spatial data acquisition, preprocessing, and QA/QC
  • Raster–vector integration and multi-layer spatial analysis
  • Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) & weighted overlay modelling
  • Agricultural, environmental, and resource suitability assessments
  • Thematic mapping for decision support

Remote Sensing & Environmental Applications

  • Vegetation & drought indices (NDVI, NDDI, etc.)
  • LULC classification & basic change detection
  • Thermal remote sensing & LST mapping
  • DEM-based hydrological analysis
  • Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) zoning

GIS & Geospatial Tools

Advanced
  • ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, Google Earth Engine
Intermediate
  • AutoCAD, ERDAS IMAGINE, GeoServer, CityEngine
Basic
  • ENVI, MATLAB, Octave

Programming & Automation

  • Python for GIS data processing
  • GIS workflow automation concepts
  • Basic R for spatial & statistical analysis

Cartography & Spatial Data Development

  • Professional map design & layouts
  • Terrain modeling (DTM, DSM, slope, contours)
  • Geodatabase creation & data management

Projects & Portfolio

A curated collection of academic, research, and applied GIS projects showcasing spatial analysis, remote sensing, and geospatial data visualization techniques. Explore case studies and mapping solutions for real-world challenges.

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Education

BSc (Hons) in Geographical Information Science (GIS)

University of Peradeniya

2025
Final-Year Research Project

Geospatial Delineation of Climate-Smart Agricultural Zones in Anuradhapura District using Remote Sensing for Drought Resilience

Remote Sensing Climate-Smart Agriculture Drought Analysis MCDA

Professional Experience

GIS Analyst Intern

Irrigation Department – Head Office

April 2025 – October 2025 Colombo, Sri Lanka

Key Responsibilities

  • GIS-based spatial analysis for irrigation planning
  • Spatial data digitization and geodatabase management
  • QA/QC for spatial datasets
  • Map production and thematic visualization
  • Field data collection support

Certifications

Professional development and technical training

GIS Basics

Esri | Online Training Programme

GIS

ArcGIS Pro Basics

Esri | Online Training Programme

GIS

ArcGIS Online Basics

Esri | Online Training Programme

GIS

Geographic Coordinate Systems Basics

Esri | Online Training Programme

GIS

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GIS Graduate – University of Peradeniya
GIS Analyst Intern – Irrigation Department
Skills: Spatial Analysis, Remote Sensing, GIS Modelling
Focus: Environmental & Agricultural Applications
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I'm currently seeking entry-level GIS or trainee positions. Feel free to reach out for opportunities or collaborations.