Sultan Mahmud is a dynamic data scientist and environmental specialist with exceptional expertise in geospatial analysis and multidisciplinary research methodologies. As a forestry graduate with comprehensive knowledge in natural resource science, he champions evidence-based decision making across sectors through sophisticated data analytics.
Sultan possesses advanced technical proficiency in geographic information systems, expertly utilizing ArcGIS and QGIS for spatial data analysis and cartographic visualization. His remote sensing capabilities extend to specialized platforms including SNAP, Google Earth Engine (GEE), and ENVI, enabling comprehensive environmental monitoring and assessment. For data collection, he implements cutting-edge digital survey technologies including ODK, KoBoToolbox, and SurveyCTO, while his analytical workflow incorporates RStudio (with both CRAN and base packages), Microsoft Excel, and SPSS for robust data processing, statistical analysis, and visualization.
He specializes in data-driven approaches to Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR), child protection, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), climate change adaptation, and disaster risk reduction (DRR). Through these engagements, he facilitates meaningful participation of marginalized populations in policy dialogues and advocacy efforts that enhance socioeconomic development outcomes.