
​ Zeinab Abu Romman, PhD
Environmental & Water Resources Engineer
Resume
I’m a Climate Impact Hydro-Modeler, Integrated Water-Resource Analyst, and Automation Expert who loves tackling complex water challenges. I use advanced numerical, spatio-statistical methods to build and fine-tune linked surface- and groundwater models. By crafting Python and GIS automation pipelines, I streamline everything from data ingestion and QA/QC to model runs and interactive BI dashboards—so teams can easily access and act on evidence-based insights. With a focus on climate-impact forecasting and resilience planning, I quickly run scenario analyses that help shape policy and operations. I turn intricate datasets into clear, real-time forecasts for water allocation, drought risks, and water quality. I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to drive sustainable water resource management and am excited to make a positive impact together.
Skills
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Strong background in temporal, geospatial, and statistical analysis
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Extensive experience in big data management for water and environmental modeling
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Proficient in GIS and remote sensing technologies
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Hydrologic / hydraulic modeling
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Reclamation modelling
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GHG emission quantification
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Project management and leadership skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
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Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Software
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GIS Software: ArcGIS Pro Suite 3.2, ArcGIS Desktop Suite 10x, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS, Enterprise/ ArcGIS Server 11.2, FME 2023.2.3.0, Global Mapper 22.1, QGIS 3.24.1, Pix4DMapper, ENVI 5.6
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Relational database management systems (RDBMS): SQL Server 2019, PostgreSQL 15.6.
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Water and Environmental Engineering Software: WMS, MODFLOW, GMS, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, AutoCAD2020.
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Programming & Automation: Python, R, ArcPy, C++, Excel VBA, API & ETL toolkits.
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​Tools & Platforms: Git, APIs/REST, FTP automation
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Microsoft Office 2019: Power BI, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Project.
Education
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BGIS Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), 2025.
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Ph.D. in Land, Water, and Environment. The University of Jordan. 2019.(WES Credential: 52715931MM)
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MEng Water and Environmental Engineering, The University of Jordan.(WES Credential: 6987852).
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BEng Chemical Engineering, Al-Balqa' Applied University. (WES Credential: 6987852).
Work Experience
Water Modeling Technologist, Environment & Protected Areas at the Government of Alberta: 2024 –2025.
As a Water Modeling Technologist with the Government of Alberta, I designed and automated end-to-end hydrologic workflows that integrate real-time licensing and water-use data to produce scalable, policy-ready models. Leveraging Python, R, GIS and Excel, I built dynamic dashboards and forecasting tools that translate complex datasets into clear insights, enabling rapid “what-if” analyses and evidence-based decision-making.
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Engineered a multi-sheet Excel-Python tool to ingest licensing and hydrologic inputs, compute seasonal/annual allocations, net licensed use and basin-scale supply–demand balances.
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Developed Python/R scripts to automate drought and allocation forecasts, reducing runtimes by 90% while improving accuracy for agricultural stakeholders.
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Created a one-click data-ingestion pipeline (APIs, FTP, spreadsheets) to validate, harmonize and prepare datasets for real-time reporting.
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Designed interactive dashboards that display surface-water quality, supply forecasts and drought metrics—cutting report turnaround from days to minutes.
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Created one-click GUI applications that automate data ingestion, model runs, QA/QC, and dashboard generation, eliminating manual steps and cutting processing time by 90 %.
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Capstone Project Manager, Student project at SAIT: 2023–2024.
Led a team in conducting a reclamation study at a mining site, for a leading Canadian resource company in Canada. utilizing GIS expertise to develop a prediction model for the impact of mining expansion and proposing mitigation solutions. Emphasized robust spatial analysis and stakeholder collaboration.
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Directed the creation of a spatial prediction model in ArcGIS Pro & QGIS to assess mining-expansion impacts on terrain and water balance.
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Integrated drone imagery and soil-erosion tools to map areas requiring revegetation and engineering controls.
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Coordinated weekly reviews with academic advisors and the client’s engineering team to refine methodology and deliverables.
Team lead of Geospatial Operations and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Canada Chinook for Trading and Construction, 2022–2023.
Drove reclamation, CCUS feasibility and water-policy projects by merging advanced GIS, remote sensing and hydrologic modelling with automated Python/ArcPy and FME pipelines. Ensured compliance, community alignment and data efficiency.
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Directed GIS-driven reclamation studies, building spatial prediction models to optimize post-mining land-restoration designs.
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Managed bitumen CCUS site assessments: integrated subsurface geology, surface-water monitoring and carbon-sequestration simulations to evaluate storage capacity and environmental risk.
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Led water-policy impact analyses using spatial statistics and trend analysis; recommended regulatory enhancements to support Alberta’s watershed health.
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Automated geoprocessing workflows in Python/ArcPy and FME—reducing data-prep time by 75% and enabling dynamic mapping of reclamation and CCUS assets.
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Collaborated with engineers, regulators and Indigenous stakeholders to incorporate community-driven land-use priorities.
Environmental Lead, Al-Mayameen for Investment Company, 2019– 2022.
Oversaw environmental impact and resource assessments for sustainable development projects in Amman, Jordan. Combined EIA, water-resources modelling and stakeholder engagement to guide policy and infrastructure planning.
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Led EIAs for medical-waste facilities, focusing on air quality, carbon emissions, noise and water-contamination mitigation.
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Managed interdisciplinary teams to collect baseline data (meteorology, air/water quality) and develop mitigation strategies aligned with SDGs and regulations.
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Directed integrated water-resources modelling under multiple climate-change scenarios to forecast long-term impacts on hydrological systems.
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Presented technical findings to government agencies and community groups, fostering consensus on sustainable development plans.
Water and Environmental Consultant, Rekaaz Aleamar Est Company, 2016–2019.
Delivered water-resource and environmental engineering services for oil & gas projects—incorporating CCUS feasibility studies and GHG-emissions analysis—to support sustainable extraction and infrastructure development in Saudi Arabia.
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Conducted comprehensive water-use assessments for hydraulic-fracturing operations, integrating subsurface geospatial analysis and regulatory compliance for oil & gas clients.
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Performed CCUS site evaluations: modelled COâ‚‚ injection capacity, plume migration and leakage risk to inform early-stage carbon-storage strategies.
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Developed lifecycle GHG-emissions inventories using Python and GHGenius, assessing impacts of extraction and CCUS pathways on corporate sustainability targets.
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Led hydrological studies on flood risk and drought prediction, embedding climate-scenario projections into MODFLOW and HEC-RAS models to recommend engineering mitigation measures.
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Applied advanced spatio-statistical methods to evaluate climate-change impacts on local water resources, guiding robust resource-management plans.
Volunteering
Volunteered with the Jaber Al-Athrat Center for Special Needs (2018 – 2023), applying GIS expertise to design accessible, climate-resilient facility layouts and develop inclusive community-mapping solutions.
Awards
• The Alberta Geomatics Group Award for 2024.
• Facilities Management Award in Sustainability 2024.
• Nominated for the "Best Researcher Award" based on its exceptional quality. 2023 & 2024.​
Peer Review Contributions
Reviewer for Refereed Journals:
• Environmental Research
• Natural Hazards
• Journal of Environmental Management
• Journal of Hydrology
• Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies
• Acta Geochimica
• Groundwater for Sustainable Development