Brandon Bran
About this.
This is just a short list of my resume, of course publicly available and scrubbed off most sensitive details. If you want to get in touch with me, you probably already do.
Aspiring urban planner and GIS analyst with half a decades worth of combined academical experience in Urban planning, GIS, CAD and wastewater-engineering.
Education
- Master's Degree, Urban Planning and Sustainability ~ (Umeå University, 2024).
- Coursework in spatial and geographical analysis, including research and analysis through quantitative and qualitative methods.
- Advanced expertise in GIS data management and geospatial analysis, including the use of Python and R to present spatial statistics.
- In-depth knowledge and coursework in local, regional, and municipal development, land use issues, and the application of GIS to conduct environmental analyses, demographic statistics, and present various planning proposals in detailed and comprehensive planning.
- Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning ~ (Umeå University, 2023).
- Relevant coursework in public administration and planning, planning theory and urban development, sustainable mobility, policy, and strategic and communicative planning.
- Practical experience with GIS for mobility analysis, processing geodata from SQL databases, and analyzing and presenting statistics with SPSS and STATA.
- Exchange Studies focused on Flood Analysis and Risk Management ~ (Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, 2022).
- Practical experience with flow analysis, flood mapping, inventory, and 3D visualization of Prague’s flood risk zones using ArcGIS Pro.
- Organized regular events for the Faculty of Social Sciences at Charles University, including guided history tours, exchange days, and project events with approximately 130 participants.
- Water and Sewerage Engineering ~ (Vocational College, Umeå, 2020).
- Advanced knowledge of hydrology, water and sewerage materials, and project management, along with experience in CAD (AutoCAD, Revit) and GIS (ArcGIS) for designing and analyzing water and sewerage systems. Also acquired relevant knowledge regarding water and sewerage law, building permits, construction methodology, and dimensioning of stormwater and wastewater systems.
- Internship with NCC, working directly in the field with the installation and renovation of water and sewerage pipelines, and one year as a water and sewerage design intern at WSP.
Work Experience
- Front Desk Office Agent~ (Umeå, 2024).
- Developed strong service skills and expertise in handling inquiries, complaints, and feedback efficiently.
- Student Ambassador ~ (Umeå University, 2023).
- Assisted international students with their transition to Sweden, including scholarship applications, cultural adaptation, and practical matters such as housing and registration.
- Waitstaff/Bartender, The Bishops Arms ~ (Umeå, 2021-2022).
- Trained and introduced new employees, enhanced team collaboration, and contributed to a positive work environment.
- Independently managed the outdoor bar during summer 2021, including staff scheduling, inventory, and cash handling.
- Assistant Water and Sewerage Designer, WSP ~ (Sundsvall, 2019-2020).
- Practical experience during a one-year internship at WSP, involving hydraulic modeling, dimensioning, and designing stormwater, drinking water, and wastewater systems in Civil 3D according to Swedish industry standards and guidelines, as well as BIM coordination of pipelines.
- Assisted with design work, drafting plans, and modeling green-blue water infrastructure in Civil 3D, StormTac/SWMM.
- Experience using Revit to coordinate water and sewerage pipelines on two projects in Sundsvall and digitizing physical pipeline drawings.
Relevant Skills and Experience
- Geospatial Data Analysis with QGIS + ArcGIS: Skilled in using ArcPy for automation, data management, and geo-analyses, including spatial statistics, network analysis, and overlay analysis.
- Proficient in: Python, Typescript, Microsoft Office, SQL, SPSS, STATA, and R-lang, primarily for database handling, geodata, and geospatial analysis. Experienced with Linux systems since 2018.
Other and Voluntary Engagements
- Sports Instructor, Marketing Manager, and Board Member ~ (Umeå Historical Fencing School, 2017-Present).
- Managed the association's finances and marketing since its founding in 2017.
- Instructed and coached children and adults in the sport of HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) since 2018, developing athletes to compete at national and international levels.
- Coached and developed fencers while leading the association’s participation in the 2024 Swedish Championship Week in collaboration with Umeå Municipality, showcasing the sport through a year-long project.
- Academic Publications Include: