Rutuja Lele

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About Rutuja Lele

Dedicated sustainability researcher with expertise in environmental data analysis, GIS mapping, and stakeholder engagement. Experienced in conducting materiality analysis, participatory mapping, and sustainability reporting. Proficient in leveraging geospatial tools and research methodologies to address environmental and social challenges. Passionate about driving innovation in sustainability through interdisciplinary research and data-driven insights. At Southern Methodist University, my role as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the GIS Lab is centered on driving academic success through advanced GIS tools and techniques. My recent experience includes a significant increase in engagement by facilitating interactive ArcGIS workshops and contributing to the development of GIS databases. Tools & Skills Used: Softwares: ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS StoryMaps, ArcGIS Survey123, ArcGIS Pro Tools: Bookmarks, Filters, Styles, Effects, SQL, Arcade, Labels, Buffers, Sketch, Charts, ModelBuilder, Pop-ups Analysis: Find Similar Locations, Enrich Data, Overlay, Summarize, Trace Downstream, Dissolve, Find by Attributes & Location, Density, Hot Spots, Outliers, Closest, Interpolate During my tenure as a Sustainability Intern at LSG Sky Chefs, I honed my guest relations skills, providing me with a unique perspective on sustainability in the aviation catering industry. My passion lies in integrating technology with sustainable practices to forge paths for environmental stewardship and innovation. Tools learned- GHG (Scope 1,2,3) Calculations and Analysis, Waste calculations, fuel consumption. Sustainability Reporting intiatives and EcoVadis certification. Networking with professionals and managing logistics at a significant ESRI Internship has equipped me with invaluable insights and guest relations expertise. This experience, combined with my ability to facilitate knowledge transfer and data accuracy, underscores my commitment to advancing sustainability and spatial literacy in professional settings.