14+ years • GIS + Full-Stack • Pakistan → Saudi Arabia (KSA)

Muhammad Sohail Akbar

I design and deliver spatial databases, geospatial APIs, and interactive Web GIS dashboards using PostGIS, GeoServer, Flask, MapLibre/Leaflet, and QGIS. Currently working in Saudi Arabia on national-scale initiatives for REGA, MOMRA, and Hajj operations.

PostgreSQL/PostGIS GeoServer + GWC MapLibre / Leaflet Flask APIs Remote Sensing Dashboards & SDSS
14+ YearsGIS delivery & leadership
Gov + Nationallarge-scale programs
End-to-EndDB → API → Dashboard

About

Short, real, and recruiter-friendly (no 2-page essay vibes).

Hello! I am Muhammad Sohail Akbar, a GIS Developer and Information Systems Analyst with 14+ years of experience in spatial data systems, full-stack GIS development, and national-scale project delivery. I’m currently working at Wedo Solutions KSA, supporting REGA, MOMRA, and Hajj initiatives in Saudi Arabia.

  • End-to-End Delivery: from DB schema to APIs to map UI.
  • Decision Support (SDSS): dashboards that convert spatial data into actions.
  • Open-Source Friendly: PostGIS, GeoServer, QGIS, MapLibre.
PostGIS Indexing Spatial APIs GWC WMTS Vector Tiles Remote Sensing

Quick Info

Currently: Wedo Solutions KSA (Saudi Arabia)
Nationality: Pakistani
YouTube: GIS Schools
LinkedIn: in/sgoheer
Featured DHA Project
Land Record Management ERP + enterprise web GIS + dashboards.

Expertise

What I’m actually good at (and what clients pay for).

Spatial Platforms

  • PostGIS data modeling + indexing + query optimization.
  • GeoServer publishing, styling, caching (GWC/WMTS).
  • Web maps using MapLibre / Leaflet / ESRI JS.

Dashboards & SDSS

  • Real-time dashboards for planning, monitoring, and operations.
  • Decision support from geospatial analytics + KPIs.
  • APIs that connect GIS to business workflows.

Remote Sensing

  • Satellite imagery handling, raster workflows, classification support.
  • Terrain mapping, spatial modeling for urban planning.
  • Spatial analysis for real estate, health, environment.

Skills

Clean, modern view (not the old percent bars from 2017).

Core GIS

PostGISGeoServerGWC/WMTS QGISArcGISSpatial Analysis

Web GIS

MapLibreLeafletESRI JS OpenLayersHighchartsDashboards

Backend / Dev

PythonFlaskPHP LaravelMySQLAPIs

Projects

Filter + search (because nobody scrolls 100 screenshots anymore).

All
Web GIS
SDSS/Dashboards
GeoServer
PostGIS
Polio Campaign GIS Analysis Tool

Polio Campaign GIS Analysis Tool

Spatial analytics + map UI for program monitoring and decision making.

Esri JS APIPostGISAnalytics
Punjab College Viewer

Punjab College Viewer

Spatial viewer with analysis tools and attribute exploration.

Arc ServerPostGISWeb GIS
Land Record Management System

GIS Land Record Management System

Enterprise GIS system integrating workflows, maps, and governance.

GeoServerPostGISERP
UIPT Survey Progress Dashboard

UIPT Survey Progress Dashboard

Survey monitoring with KPI dashboards and map insights.

HighChartsPostgreSQLBootstrap
3D GIS Tool

3D GIS Tool

Interactive 3D mapping experience with spatial layers.

LeafletPostGISMapbox
Constituencies SDSS

Constituencies Development SDSS

Planning + profiling for development schemes and utilization tracking.

LeafletPHPPostgreSQL
Punjab Price Control SDSS

Punjab Price Control SDSS

Market monitoring + reporting interface for enforcement teams.

LeafletHighchartsGeoJSON
Disease analysis tool

Disease Analysis & Monitoring Tool

Temporal spread visualization with analytics and reporting.

OpenLayersGeoServerPostGIS
Live PG Admin

Live PG Admin (Query Management)

Remote query + export workflows for data teams.

PHPPostgreSQLDataTables

Work Experience

Only the parts that matter — impact + responsibilities.

Information Systems Analyst (GIS) — Wedo Solutions KSA Dec 2024 – Present

National-scale geospatial initiatives in Saudi Arabia for REGA, MOMRA, and Hajj operations. Building GIS models (rental hotspot scoring, infrastructure ranking, POI intelligence), and delivering full-stack GIS architecture using PostGIS, Flask, GeoServer, and modern web mapping.

Assistant Director GIS — DHA Lahore May 2022 – Nov 2024

Led GIS section and delivered enterprise land record solutions including GIS-based ERP, spatial database workflows, team supervision, and web GIS deployments.

Sr. GIS Development Manager — The Urban Unit Feb 2012 – Apr 2022

Team lead for multiple government GIS/MIS programs: dashboards, surveys, SDSS, land management and decision tools.

Full Stack Developer — HCT Jul 2011 – Feb 2012

Built ERP + CMS + Android monitoring flows for school systems (PHP web development).

YouTube Instructor — GIS Schools Jun 2020 – Present

Teaching GIS and web technologies through practical tutorials, helping beginners and working developers upskill.

Education

Classic timeline, clean cards.

Masters in Computer Science (MCS)
Leads University • 2013 – 2015
IT Project ManagementData AnalyticsDB & BISoftware Dev
Masters in Geographic Information Systems (MSCGIS)
Punjab University • 2009 – 2011
Remote SensingSpatial AnalysisSDSSGIS Programming
B.Com (IT)
Islamia University • 2007 – 2009
BusinessITCommunication
High School (Science & Mathematics)
Bahawalpur Board • 2002 – 2004
MathematicsPhysicsComputer

Let’s build something geospatial and practical.

Need PostGIS, GeoServer, dashboards, or a clean Web GIS platform? Ping me — I reply like a human, not a ticket system.

Direct: sohailgoheer@gmail.comWebsite: gisschools.comYouTube: GIS Schools