Aleksandra Bratic

Work Experience

Junior Research Assistant, University of Tartu | July 2023 - July 2024

Conducted research and developed models for the HyTruck project in collaboration with Interreg Baltic Sea Region. The project focused on site suitability for hydrogen truck refuelling stations.

Student Intern, Positium | May 2023 - July 2023

Positum is a data analytics company in Tartu, Estonia, specialising in mobile data. Working within the business development team, we created a suitability model to help select sites for electric vehicle recharging stations.

Account Manager (Telecom & Utilities), Esri Inc. | March 2020 - August 2022

Responsible for 18 medium-sized telecommunication companies and maintaining regular communications with people of all levels. Helped develop GIS-based solutions to assist in building, maintaining, and managing telecom networks.

Consultant, Hitachi Consulting | August 2018 - March 2022

Held various roles, from business analyst to data engineer, primarily working in major telecom companies' mobile divisions. Additionally, I assisted with two predictive maintenance proofs of concept, one for utility companies and another for gas distributors.

Product Intern, International Catastrophic Insurance Managers | June 2017 - August 2017

Using ISO standards and previous claims data, I reviewed and updated over 4,000 rates for all other perils coverage in the USA.

Education

Msc Geo-information Science, University of Tartu & University of Twente | August 2022 - August 2024

A double master's was earned through the ERASMUS Joint Master's in Geo-information Science and Earth Observation for Environmental Modelling and Management (GEM). Master of Science in Geoinformatics for Urbanised Society from the University of Tartu & Master of Science in Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation with a specialization in Environmental Modelling and Management the University of Twente.

Master's Thesis: Used a multicriteria decision-making model to understand site suitability for hydrogen truck refueling stations in the Baltic Sea area. Based on the suitability, a network analysis was conducted to create a set of refueling stations aligned with EU regulations.

BSBA Business Analytics, University of Denver | August 2014 - June 2018

Skills

Data Analytics

Skilled in ETL, statistical analysis, and critical thinking to transform data into actionable insights. Experience using Excel, SQL, and Python for data processing. Uniquely specialized in spatial analytics. Proficient in using QGIS & ArcGIS. Competent using Google Earth Engine.

Visualization

Strong in map design, dashboards, and charts. Proficient skills using Excel, Tableau & PowerBI.

Programming

Used Python and R for data processing and geospatial analysis. Used SQL to build a database and queries

Written and Verbal Communication

As an Account Manager, I engaged with people at all levels to gather requirements, work-shopping ideas, and present solutions.

Team Work

Worked effectively within multidisciplinary teams of various sizes, contributing to a positive and productive work environment.

Problem-Solving

Practiced identifying the 'need behind the need' to address customer challenges and then delivering solutions to meet strategic business objectives.

Achievements

ERASMUS + Scholarship August 2022 - August 2024

A fully funded scholarship by the European Union for two years of master's studies, supporting academic and professional development.

Winner of Busathon Joint Event August 2023

Part of the ERASMUS experience is participating in an ideathon focusing on developing geospatial solutions for local businesses in the Netherlands. Our team was awarded first place for our schema detailing precision agriculture for Dutch oyster farmers.

Cum Laude at the University of Tartu September 2024

Earned academic distinction at the University of Tartu.

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