Udit Asopa

Udit Asopa

GIS Data Engineer | Geospatial AI Engineer

NestAI Oy

I am a GIS Data Engineer and Geospatial AI Engineer with more than five years of experience turning complex spatial data into useful, dependable products. Remote sensing is more than my specialty—it is the thread connecting my work, from SAR and InSAR research to Earth observation, environmental intelligence, and operational mapping. I love finding new ways to make the world visible through data, then building the software and infrastructure that help others act on what they see.

My path has taken me from radar remote-sensing research and ground-deformation analysis to SAR-powered hurricane and wildfire response, and environmental and water analytics. Today at NestAI, I build geospatial data infrastructure for real-world systems, working with tools including Python, GDAL, pgSTAC, Apache Polaris, Apache Iceberg, OGC APIs, and TiTiler. Across these domains, I care about making data pipelines interoperable, reproducible, and reliable enough to support real decisions.

I am curious by nature, ambitious about the problems I take on, and energized by learning what emerging technology can make possible. I enjoy moving from an unfamiliar challenge to a working solution—keeping up with new tools while staying grounded in sound engineering and practical outcomes. My goal is to keep building at the intersection of geospatial engineering, remote sensing, and AI, creating technology that helps people better understand and respond to a changing world.

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Interests

  • Remote Sensing, SAR & Earth Observation
  • Geospatial Data Engineering & Cloud-Native GIS
  • GeoAI, Machine Learning & Spatial Analytics
  • STAC, OGC APIs & Interoperable Data Systems
  • Environmental, Water & Climate Intelligence
  • Disaster Response & Operational Geospatial Products
  • Physical AI & Real-World Data Systems
  • Python, Open-Source Geospatial Tools & Automation
  • Reliable Data Pipelines, Quality & Observability
  • Emerging Technologies & Continuous Learning

Education

  • Master of Engineering in Remote Sensing and GIS, 2019

    Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (ISRO), India

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Instrumentation and Informatics, 2017

    CDAC, India

  • Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication, 2016

    Rajasthan Technical University, India

Experience

My professional work experience

 
 
 
 
 

Member of Technical Staff

NestAI Oy

Sep 2026 – Present Helsinki, Finland

Working as a GIS Data Engineer at NestAI, building geospatial data pipelines and catalogue and serving infrastructure for Physical AI and Earth Observation workflows. Current tools include pgSTAC, Apache Polaris, Apache Iceberg, OGC APIs, TiTiler and GDAL.

Key Professional & Technical Skills
  • Geospatial data engineering
  • Earth Observation data
  • STAC catalogues (pgSTAC)
  • Apache Polaris & Iceberg
  • OGC APIs & TiTiler
  • GDAL & geospatial services

Read more about my work at NestAI

 
 
 
 
 

Data Scientist

Brockmann Geomatics Sweden AB

Jan 2026 – Aug 2026 Espoo, Finland

Designed and maintained production-grade Python workflows and machine learning solutions for environmental, water, and climate analytics. Integrated multi-source geospatial and Earth observation datasets into reproducible, decision-ready products for major international initiatives including OASIS (Horizon Europe) and AQUATIME (European Space Agency), with emphasis on scientific software engineering, data quality, validation, and traceability. (Python, SQL, GeoPandas, GDAL, Rasterio, MLflow, Git, Linux).

Key Professional & Technical Skills
  • Data science & applied AI
  • Earth observation analytics
  • Scientific software engineering
  • Machine learning workflows
  • Time-series analysis
  • Environmental & water analytics
  • Python, SQL, GIS tools
  • Validation & reproducibility
  • Horizon Europe projects

Read more about my work at Brockmann Geomatics

 
 
 
 
 

SAR Remote Sensing Engineer

ICEYE Oy

Dec 2021 – Jan 2026 Espoo, Finland

SAR data processing, geospatial analytics, insight product development, and environmental monitoring using remote sensing. Workflow automation, change detection, trend analysis, and statistical modeling for crisis response. Visual reporting and spatial outputs for decision support. (Python, SAR, QGIS, ArcGIS, GDAL, Power BI).

Key Professional & Technical Skills
  • Remote sensing analytics
  • Geospatial data science
  • Operational product delivery
  • Disaster intelligence workflows
  • Data pipeline engineering
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Python, SAR, GIS tools
  • Cloud & API integration
  • Scientific reporting

Read more about my work at ICEYE

 
 
 
 
 

Geospatial Data Analyst

Freelance

May 2021 – Dec 2021 Delft, Netherlands
Web-based geospatial application development, spatial analysis, and environmental monitoring using satellite data. Storytelling with maps, indicator dashboards, and remote sensing analytics for stakeholder engagement. (Google Earth Engine, QGIS, JavaScript, Python)
 
 
 
 
 

Remote Sensing & GIS Researcher

Delft University of Technology

Apr 2020 – Apr 2021 Delft, Netherlands
InSAR time-series analysis, geospatial modeling, and cloud-enabled automation for ground deformation monitoring. Research documentation, training coordination, and reproducible workflow development in a multidisciplinary team. (Python, Bash, QGIS, Sentinel-1, Jupyter)
 
 
 
 
 

Jr. Remote Sensing & GIS Researcher

Indian Institute of Technology

Sep 2019 – Feb 2020 Bombay, India
SAR feature extraction, polar remote sensing, and field-based environmental data collection for cryosphere research. Integration of in-situ snow observations with satellite imagery to support geophysical modelling. (Sentinel-1, RADARSAT, QGIS, Python)

Education

Academic foundation and professional qualifications

Master of Engineering in Remote Sensing and GIS

Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, ISRO, India Aug 2017 – Jul 2019

Post Graduation Diploma in Bio-Medical Instrumentation & Health Informatics

Center for Development of Advanced Computing, Chandigarh, India Aug 2016 – Jan 2017

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication

Rajasthan Technical University, India Aug 2011 – May 2016

Education, Courses & Certifications

Academic degrees, professional courses, certifications, hackathons, and conference participation

Last updated on May 10, 2026

Courses & Certifications

An interdisciplinary learning path spanning remote sensing, data science, version control, and project management. These certified courses expand my technical fluency, coding confidence, and team-oriented delivery practices—shaping a well-rounded professional profile.

Last updated on May 10, 2026

Conferences

A showcase of workshops and hackathons that amplified my expertise in LiDAR, machine learning, geospatial intelligence, and entrepreneurship—focusing on real-world data challenges and interdisciplinary teamwork in forestry and environmental domains.

Last updated on May 10, 2026

Hackathons

A showcase of hackathons that amplified my expertise in Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, geospatial intelligence, LiDAR, and entrepreneurship—focusing on real-world data challenges and interdisciplinary teamwork in forestry and environmental domains.

Last updated on May 10, 2026

Degree and Diploma

A diverse educational journey spanning geospatial sciences, biomedical instrumentation, and electronics engineering—equipping me with analytical depth, technical versatility, and interdisciplinary fluency.

Skills

Capabilities built through cross-domain work in geospatial analytics, AI, and scientific software delivery

Toolchain and Technologies

The tech stack I leverage to process, analyze, visualize, and deliver insights.
Last updated on Oct 30, 2026
Toolchain and Technologies

Delivery Environments

I design and maintain robust data delivery environments that convert raw geospatial and remote sensing inputs into operational intelligence. From scalable SAR raster pipelines to collaborative dashboards and feature‑rich fusion outputs.
Last updated on May 10, 2026
Delivery Environments

Core Competencies

The foundational pillars shaping my geospatial and data-driven problem-solving approach
Last updated on May 10, 2026
Core Competencies

Meta-Skills for Cross-Domain Fluency

The transferable capabilities bridging Earth science, data science, and strategic decision-making.
Last updated on May 10, 2026
Meta-Skills for Cross-Domain Fluency

Operational Strengths

I excel in delivering tactical and strategic solutions within high-performing, cross-disciplinary teams by combining analytical rigor, clear communication, and outcome-oriented execution.
Last updated on May 10, 2026
Operational Strengths

Projects

Selected projects spanning Earth observation, geospatial intelligence, and AI-enabled analytics

Vision Text Extractor

A comprehensive CLI tool that extracts text from images and documents using multiple cutting-edge AI providers. Choose from privacy-focused local models like SmolVLM and LLaVA, or leverage high-accuracy cloud-based solutions like OpenAI GPT-4o. Features one-command setup with Pixi, custom extraction prompts, batch processing capabilities, and support for both local files and web URLs. Perfect for document digitization, receipt processing, research paper analysis, and enterprise document workflows with maximum flexibility and data privacy control.
Code Documentation
Vision Text Extractor

ICEYE Hurricane Solution

ICEYE’s Hurricane Rapid Impact product provides near-real-time geospatial insights following hurricane landfall, with a focus on populated coastal areas across the USA and inhabited territories. My contributions focused on developing and deploying SAR-based raster analytics and hexgrid-level change detection to support rapid disaster response.
PDF Video
ICEYE Hurricane Solution

ICEYE Wildfire Insights

ICEYE’s Wildfire Insights delivers rapid building-level damage assessments using SAR satellite imagery. I contributed to this product by developing and refining SAR-based change detection methodologies and geospatial damage mapping to support near-real-time wildfire impact analysis.
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ICEYE Wildfire Insights

Remote Sensing Applications

I’ve applied remote sensing techniques across a wide range of environmental monitoring projects, from assessing urban heat islands and mapping volcanic deformation with InSAR, to modeling forest structures using LiDAR and developing web-based applications on Google Earth Engine. My work integrates multi-sensor datasets, geospatial analytics, and field validation to produce actionable insights for climate, disaster, and land surface studies.
pygmtsar LiDAR processer Documentation
Remote Sensing Applications

SAR Techniques and Fundamentals

My work in SAR focuses on advancing techniques like polarimetric decomposition, calibration, and 3D tomographic imaging to better characterize land and forest structure. Leveraging datasets from platforms such as UAVSAR and TerraSAR-X, I’ve investigated frequency-dependent scattering, refined PolSAR calibration workflows, and developed vertical profiling methods using PolSAR tomography. These efforts support applications in ecosystem monitoring, geophysical modeling, and the interpretation of complex surface features.
Code UAVSAR Tomography Polarimetric Calibration Polarimetric Decomposition
SAR Techniques and Fundamentals

InSAR Applications

My work with InSAR focuses on detecting and analyzing ground displacement using radar remote sensing techniques such as DInSAR and PSInSAR. I’ve developed and implemented workflows for processing satellite SAR data, enabling accurate monitoring of subsidence, tectonic motion, and anthropogenic changes. These efforts have supported environmental and geophysical studies across varied terrains using Sentinel-1 and TerraSAR-X datasets.
pygmtsar MATLAB InSAR PLAnT ISCE3 PSInSAR TSX DInSAR S1 Subscidence Modelling
InSAR Applications

Publications

Peer-reviewed and conference contributions in remote sensing, geospatial analytics, and Earth observation

Tanisha Ameriya, Udit Asopa, Charu Jhamaria. Assessing role of LULC change in inducing UHI in Jaipur district, Rajasthan, India: A case study from 2009-2019. SJST, 2022.

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Shashi Kumar, Arun Babu, Shefali Agrawal, Udit Asopa, Shashwat Shukla, Abhisek Maiti. Polarimetric calibration of spaceborne and airborne multifrequency SAR data for scattering-based characterization of manmade and natural features. Elsevier, 2021.

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Ramon F. Hanssen, Marius Wouters, Ali Amootaghi, Udit Asopa, Marc Bruna, Chayenne Janssen, Samantha S.R. Kim, Femke C Vossepoel, Esther Stouthamer, Rob Govers. Monitoring and modeling land subsidence due to hydrocarbon production integrating geodesy and geophysics. AGU, 2020.

Project

Udit Asopa, Shashi Kumar. UAVSAR Tomography for Vertical Profile Generation of Tropical Forest of Mondah National Park, Gabon. 2020 AGU, 2020.

PDF Dataset Project Video DOI

Amitesh Gupta, Udit Asopa, Rajarshi Bhattacharjee. Land Subsidence Monitoring in Jagadhri City Using Sentinel 1 Data and DInSAR Processing. 2nd IECG, 2019.

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Updates

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What’s New & Updates

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What’s Been Done & Past Achievements

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Contact

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