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Edwin Liava'a

GIS Specialist & Geospatial Systems developer

Professional Summary

Experienced Geospatial Systems Analyst/Developer with over 20 years of expertise in developing innovative GIS solutions across the Pacific region. Specializing in geographic information systems, climate change adaptation, and utility infrastructure mapping.

Professional Experience

GIS Team Leader, Kahuto Pacific

Feb 2025 – Present

  • Oversee the development, implementation, and management of Geographic Information System (GIS) projects within the Moana Database.
  • Lead the team in pioneering the Pacific's first comprehensive geospatial data platform, delivering high-quality LiDAR and imagery data through an intuitive cloud-based portal.
  • Empower sustainable development across Pacific Island communities by providing accessible and actionable geospatial data.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the platform meets the needs of governments, utilities, and development organizations.

GIS Specialist, OCA GLOBAL

Dec 2023 – Present

  • Developed disaster risk reduction policies and frameworks for electric utilities in Federated States of Micronesia
  • Conducted risk assessments through GIS mapping to analyze infrastructure vulnerability to natural hazards
  • Provided capacity building to government staff on disaster vulnerability analysis and risk monitoring

Geospatial Systems Analyst/Application Developer, CheSpatial

Sep 2012 – Dec 2016

  • Developed geospatial systems and data analytics solutions for utilities
  • Expertise in QGIS, MapInfo, PostGIS, ArcGIS, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and Access
  • Created sophisticated geospatial database solutions for complex infrastructure projects

Database/GIS Specialist, Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC)

Dec 2010 – Aug 2012

  • Built geospatial databases and solutions for utilities companies in Pacific Island countries
  • Provided comprehensive GIS training and capacity building across the region

Hydrological Cycle Observing System (HYCOS) Specialist

May 2008 – Dec 2010

  • Developed regional geospatial database for water resource management
  • Implemented water databases across 14 Pacific Island nations including Cook Islands, Fiji, Micronesia, and others
  • Assisted in developing national water databases for multiple Pacific countries

Additional GIS Roles

  • GIS Specialist Consultant, Pacific Community-SPC (Dec 2012 – Feb 2013)
  • GIS Specialist Consultant, Castalia (May 2012)
  • GIS Specialist Consultant, Avonsys (Nov 2006 – Mar 2007)

Education

  • Postgraduate Master's candidate in Geographical Information Systems (LUMA-GIS), Lund University
  • BSc in Computing Science and Information Systems, University of the South Pacific

Technical Skills

  • Advanced GIS Software: QGIS, MapInfo, ArcGIS, PostGIS
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, Oracle, Access
  • Geospatial Analysis
  • Climate Change Adaptation Mapping
  • Infrastructure Risk Assessment
  • Utility Infrastructure Mapping

Certifications

  • Certificate of Appreciation, Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team

Publications