SITI NURULAINNI BINTI ATAN
Johor Bahru,Johor
Summary
Assistant Vice President – GIS & Geospatial Data coordinating regional planning data needs across ArcGIS Pro, GIS data stewardship, and spatial data readiness. Oversees inventory, quality assessment, standardisation, migration, and integration across 300+ spatial and non-spatial data layers, while translating government and business requirements into GIS and analytics use cases. Partners with 20+ stakeholders across agencies, local authorities, and vendors each month to validate datasets, clarify custodianship, and support system testing and implementation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Vice President
ISKANDAR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IRDA)
01.2024 - Current
- Oversee 300+ spatial and non-spatial data layers across inventory, quality assessment, standardisation, migration, integration, and analytics readiness.
- Track 5-10 dataset requests monthly to prioritize GIS and geospatial data needs across planning and analytics workstreams.
- Translate regional planning and business needs into clear GIS use cases, functional requirements, and technical requirements.
- Engage government agencies, local authorities, and external data providers to source, validate, and integrate datasets for regional analytics.
- Coordinate vendor deliverables by clarifying requirements, reviewing outputs, tracking issues, and following through on implementation.
- Support data-sharing arrangements by clarifying dataset requirements, custodianship, and access terms with relevant stakeholders.
- Represent business and data needs during system development, validation, user testing, and change activities.
Associate
ISKANDAR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IRDA)
01.2016 - Current
- Advised stakeholders on 3-5 GIS requests weekly, translating geospatial information and analytics needs into clear guidance.
- Led GIS data enhancement and maintenance for the Iskandar Malaysia Urban Observatory and its analytics functions.
- Managed spatial and non-spatial datasets for river monitoring, solid waste management, urban green space, and coastal mapping.
- Contributed to GIS standards, data management policies, and governance practices that improved consistency and usability.
- Developed and supported GIS applications and Smart Apps for Iskandar Malaysia planning and development initiatives.
- Documented metadata, data modelling, and system validation needs to support cleaner handoffs and better requirements traceability.
Associate
ISKANDAR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IRDA)
JOHOR BAHRU
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Maintained 10 spatial datasets monthly by updating records, checking data quality, and keeping information ready for analysis.
- Supported 1-3 GIS consultations weekly for internal teams and external stakeholders on mapping and spatial analysis needs.
- Delivered GIS initiatives supporting corporate functions and regional development priorities through coordinated project support and issue resolution.
- Provided GIS consultation and technical advice to internal divisions, government agencies, local authorities, and consultants on spatial requirements and system use.
- Coordinated GeoIskandar implementation across ArcGIS Server and web GIS components, and supported Iskandar Malaysia GeoHome in ArcGIS Online for spatial analysis and investor information.
Executive Assistant
ISKANDAR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IRDA)
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Maintained 5-10 database updates monthly to keep spatial information current, organized, and ready for project use.
- Coordinated GIS work with government-agency and vendor contacts to support data sharing, technical advisory, and project alignment.
- Prepared technical documentation for GIS workflows, requirements, and data handoffs to support project delivery and continuity.
- Contributed to GIS solutions by supporting data quality checks, system validation and testing, and ETL activities.
Research Executive, Geotechnics Division
MARDI
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Built spatial databases from SRTM and related sources to organize terrain and satellite imagery data.
- Applied remote sensing techniques to interpret satellite imagery for geotechnical research support.
- Used ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online to manage geospatial analysis workflows and map outputs.
GIS Executive
Mappoint Asia (M) Sdn. Bhd.
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Prepared 3-5 navigation datasets weekly for GIS production and launch support.
- Completed 2-3 quality checks daily to verify dataset accuracy before release.
- Cleaned navigation databases to remove inconsistencies and improve spatial data reliability.
- Updated GIS layers to reflect revised features, attributes, and map-ready structures.
- Coordinated field-survey activities to support accurate data collection for the Papago navigation application launch.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geoinformatics
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
01-2007
Skills
ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS Online
ArcGIS Server
QGIS
Web GIS
Data stewardship
Data modelling
Data quality
ETL
Metadata
Power BI
Tableau Desktop
Tableau Server
DAX
Dashboard development
Government-agency engagement
Vendor coordination
System validation and testing
Business requirements
Technical advisory
Change management
Cartographic design
Spatial data governance
User acceptance testing
Requirements traceability
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Power BI and DAX; Tableau Desktop Foundations; Tableau Server Hands-On Training; data science and analytics using Python and R; MYSA satellite imagery and land-use classification workshops (2026); QGIS training; MOSTI-MIGHT Rapid Digital Reskilling Programme; Esri learning in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, spatial analysis, coordinate systems and GIS content sharing.
Timeline
Assistant Vice President
ISKANDAR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IRDA)
01.2024 - Current
Associate
ISKANDAR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IRDA)
01.2016 - Current
Associate
ISKANDAR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IRDA)
01.2012 - 01.2016
Executive Assistant
ISKANDAR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IRDA)
01.2009 - 01.2012
Research Executive, Geotechnics Division
MARDI
01.2008 - 01.2009
GIS Executive
Mappoint Asia (M) Sdn. Bhd.
01.2007 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Geoinformatics
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)