Prafull Garad
About Prafull Garad
Prafull Garad is a Senior GIS Engineer at TomTom with over 7.5 years of experience in enhancing backend processes for GPS devices and Apple Maps.
Title and Current Role
Prafull Garad holds the title of Senior GIS Engineer at TomTom. He has been with the company since 2011, contributing his expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the Pune Area, India. His focus includes improving backend processes for GPS devices and enhancing map data quality for platforms like Apple Maps.
Education and Expertise
Prafull Garad holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree from Savitribai Phule Pune University. He also has a postgraduate degree in Geoinformatics from the same institution. His academic background provides a strong foundation in GIS, geoinformatics, and spatial data analysis.
Projects and Contributions
Prafull has significantly contributed to GIS-based estimation projects for solar radiation and photovoltaic generation at the Indian Meteorological Department and the National Defense Academy. His expertise in spatial data analysis and database management helps improve the accuracy and efficiency of GIS applications.
Publications and Research
Prafull Garad published a paper titled 'Geomatics of the Image Processing: Image Georeferencing' in the International Journal of Computer Application, USA. This publication showcases his knowledge in image processing and georeferencing within the geomatics field.
Professional Experience
With over 7.5 years of experience, Prafull specializes in analyzing databases and spatial data using GIS/DB software. His work at TomTom involves enhancing backend processes for GPS devices, ensuring the accuracy of spatial data, and improving overall data quality and process efficiency.