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Caxias do Sul, Brazil
💡Let's transform your SaaS idea into a revenue-generating MVP in 30 days, helping you find product-market fit 3x faster and secure your first paying customers. Let's make it happen! 🏆Achievements and Happy Customers! • Rescued an Agriculture SaaS business (Itricorp) by rebuilding their failing core platform into a better version just in time to secure their market position. ➡️ "I could say what I needed, and ByteNaNa turned it into code." - Jim Etro, CEO, Itri Corporation • Partnered with a garage startup to build their entire IoT SaaS platform, scaling Watchdog Home Monitor into a successful, market-ready business. ➡️ “The team is extremely responsive and easy to speak with.” - Trey Welstad, CEO, Snowbird • Led the successful launch of a B2C SaaS (GenoStories) on the App Store & Google Play by rescuing and stabilizing its failing legacy codebase. ➡️ "What impresses us most about Bytenana is their ability to deeply understand the emotional purpose behind our product." - Alba D Reboyras, Co-Founder, Genostories Inc • Engineered a mission-critical Industrial IoT SaaS for the mining sector, enabling predictive maintenance and significantly reducing costly operational downtime. ➡️ "They listen to the problem and deliver software that works at a fair cost." - James Trace, CEO, Multotec • Developed a custom content automation SaaS that saved us the full cost of a dedicated social media employee every month. ➡️ "Bytenana is the best place to work!" - Bytenana Team (It is true! People love working here.) 🧠Consultants first, developers second. We work side-by-side with founders, CTOs, and operations leads to solve real business problems — not just ship code. 🧐🧐🧐🧐 Hey, no need to believe us, check the verified reviews from our customers and also demo videos in the portfolio below. (I mean, our faces are there, can't make that up!) 😌😌😌😌 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⚙️Our Tool Box 🤖 AI TECHS LangChain | n8n | Make | OpenAI/GPT-4 and other models | Pinecone | Supabase | RAG | AI systems | Lovable.ai | Cursor.ai | Aider → Sales Pipeline and Follow-up Automation • Deep Personalization Cold Outreach System • Proposal Automation System • AI-Powered Content Creation for Social Media Lead Generation • SEO AI Content Producers • Recruiting and Candidate Screening Automation • AI Chatbot 🔍 Context Engineering - deep requirement elicitation with AI-powered discovery sessions eliminate guesswork and ensure pixel-perfect delivery and fast prototyping. 🌐 Frontend & Visualization Mapbox GL | React | JavaScript | PowerBI | Tableau | Superset → Interactive maps • Real-time dashboards • Mobile-responsive UIs 🗄️ Backend & Databases PostGIS/PostgreSQL | GeoServer | Node.js | Express | GeoDjango | Java Spring | Next.js | N8N | Swagger → Spatial query optimization • Feature services • High-concurrency APIs 📶 Data Engineering Python | Geopandas | Shapely | Scrapy | Selenium | BeautifulSoup | ADF | Microsoft Fabric | Spark | Mage.ai | Apache Airflow | AirByte | Databricks | Snowflake | Pub/Sub | CDC | Prefect | DBT | Amazon Glue | Kafka | Oracle | Postman → Parcel/zoning extraction • ETL automation • Geometry processing • Stream processing • Reporting • Data integration • Data migration • Observability • Data Governance • Storage ☁️ Cloud Infrastructure AWS (Lambda, S3, RDS) | GCP | Docker | Kubernetes | Serverless | Azure | CloudFlare | → Scalable pipelines • Cost-optimized architecture • CI/CD deployment 🗺️ Spatial Intelligence QGIS | GDAL | Turf.js | Leaflet | Geocoding | Open Street Maps OSM | Google APIs | OGR → Suitability analysis • Geoprocessing
- Data Visualization
- QGIS
- Geospatial Data
- Geocoding
- Data Scraping
- Data Engineering
- Python
- Web Development
- PostGIS
- Microsoft Power BI Development
- Mapbox
- Node.js
- AWS Glue
- React
- Next.js
Chyhyryn, Ukraine
I am GIS specialist with 15+ years of professional experience. Core skills: • Creation and processing of geospatial data, including custom datasets and open sources such as OpenStreetMap (OSM) • Geoprocessing and model automation • Spatial data management and analysis in PostgreSQL/PostGIS • Geocoding and advanced spatial analytics • Data format conversion (KML, GeoJSON, Shapefile, and others) • Georeferencing of historical maps and drawings • Custom Mapbox styles and interactive web-map design • Satellite imagery analysis, NDVI calculation, and Digital Elevation Model (DEM) generation • Data cleaning and spatial data analysis for high-quality results • Clear, engaging visualization of complex spatial information I am currently expanding my expertise in modern web cartography to deliver interactive, web-based mapping solutions. I am passionate about transforming spatial data into clear, insightful maps and delivering accurate results on time.
- GIS
- Mapbox
- Spatial Analysis
- PostGIS
- Leaflet
- ArcGIS
- Mapinfo
- OpenStreetMap
- Geospatial Data
- QGIS
- GeoJSON
- Georeferencing
- SQL
- Digital Mapping
- KML
- Python
- Cartography
- Google Maps
- Google Earth
- Geography
Vilnius, Lithuania
Good map makes an excellent story. I'm passionate about using geospatial tools to make sense of the data. I'm skilled in GIS development, data visualization, and spatial analysis, and I'm ready to use my expertise to help you discover the insights hidden in your data. I'm proficient in a variety of tools, including ESRI software like ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, and ArcGIS Online, as well as QGIS, Carto, and Google Earth. Let's work together to create visually stunning maps and dashboards that will help you make informed decisions. Skills: • GIS (ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, Carto, LasTools, Tau DEM, Google Earth) • Spatial data analysis, digital mapping, data visualization & illustration • Geospatial Data: mining, data entry, data scraping & cleaning • Web map Applications & map centered dashboards • 3D, Lidar, remote sensing, data processing, georeferencing • Geolocation, business intelligence, market analysis & research Key Services: • Real estate available parcel and demographic analysis, site selection, overlays • Map visualizations, illustrations • Interactive web maps, apps & dynamic dashboards • Vector and raster GIS data analysis and business intelligence • LiDAR point cloud processing, remote sensing & 3D mapping • Data mining, georeferencing, vectorization I have experience working with clients from a variety of industries, including real estate, telecommunications, infrastructure, solar, targeted marketing, health, nature protection and biodiversity, forestry, water resource management, and geology/mining. I'm a fast learner who thrives on problem-solving and remains dedicated to helping achieve your goals. I view every project as an opportunity to build a collaborative partnership. Understanding your unique needs and objectives is foundational to delivering tailored solutions that exceed expectations. Let's connect!
- GIS
- Digital Mapping
- ArcGIS
- QGIS
- Remote Sensing
- Spatial Analysis
- ArcGIS Online
- Graphic Design
- Geocoding
- Visualization
- Raster Analysis
- Georeferencing
- Lidar
- Analytics Dashboard
- Data Analysis
Rabat, Morocco
- GIS SOFTWARES & TOOLS: . QGIS . ArcGIS . GRASS . SAGA - GIS -> WEB DEVELOPMENT: . MapboxGL . Leaflet . OpenStreetMap. . Google Maps API . Azure Maps - WEB DEVELOPMENT: . JavaScript . JQuery . PHP . Bootstrap - CONTENT MANAGMENT SYSTEMS - CMS: . WordPress . Bubble.io . Wix . Squarespace . ShareTribe - WEB LIBRARIES/APIs: . AmplitudeJS . TurfJS . Photo Sphere Viewer . JSPanel . Threebox . DeckGL . Geojson Path Finder . Leaflet Ant Path . Google Street View API . Google Places API . ChartJs - DATABASE: . SQL . PostGIS . PostgreSQL . AirTable . Google Sheet API - OTHERS: . Bubble.io Plugin Development . Google Maps Scraping . Google Chrome Extension Development
- GIS
- ArcGIS
- OpenStreetMap
- GeoJSON
- Leaflet
- Mapbox
- Web Development
- Google Maps API
- JavaScript
- QGIS
- PHP
- WordPress
- Bubble.io
- PostGIS
- Google Chrome Extension
Lahore, Pakistan
I help organizations transform spatial data into clear, decision-ready insights through GIS, remote sensing, and drone data processing. With experience supporting governments, NGOs, researchers, and private-sector clients, I deliver accurate geospatial analysis for environmental monitoring, land cover mapping, flood assessment, forestry, agriculture, and infrastructure planning. My Core Expertise Includes: • Land Cover Classification & Change Detection • Satellite Imagery Analysis (NDVI, Vegetation, Deforestation Monitoring) • Drone/UAV Data Processing (Orthomosaics, DSM/DTM, Point Clouds) • Hydrological & Terrain Modeling • Professional Cartographic Map Design • GIS Database Management & Spatial Data Processing • Automated Geospatial Workflows in Google Earth Engine & Python Tools & Platforms: ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, Agisoft Metashape, PCI Geomatica, Python Why Clients Work With Me: • Accurate, validated deliverables • Clear communication throughout the project • Strong understanding of environmental and planning applications • Reliable turnaround and professional documentation If you need a GIS specialist who can deliver accurate analysis, professional maps, and practical spatial insights for your project, I’d be glad to help. Let’s discuss your project.
- GIS
- Remote Sensing
- ArcGIS
- QGIS
- Google Earth
- Drone
- Spatial Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Cartography
- Georeferencing
- Buffer
- Data Extraction
- Analytical Presentation
- Geospatial Data
- Data Management
Barranquilla, Colombia
I am a GIS specialist 🌍, geologist and map maker 🗺️ focused on transforming spatial data into actionable insights through advanced geospatial analysis, remote sensing 🛰️, and high-quality cartographic products. I help organizations, researchers, and businesses leverage geospatial technologies to support planning, environmental assessment, resource management, and decision-making. ⭐ 5-star rated professional 🚀 AVAILABLE FOR NEW PROJECTS My expertise combines GIS analysis, spatial modeling, and geospatial data visualization using ArcGIS, QGIS, Python, and remote sensing technologies. I work with satellite imagery, vector and raster datasets, geological information, and environmental data to deliver reliable, data-driven solutions. Whether you need spatial analysis, land-use mapping, environmental assessments, geological interpretation, or custom GIS workflows, I provide technically rigorous results tailored to your project goals. Services • GIS Analysis & Spatial Modeling • Remote Sensing & Satellite Image Analysis • Geospatial Data Processing & Management • Land Use / Land Cover Mapping • Environmental & Geological GIS Applications • Spatial Statistics & Time-Series Analysis • Custom GIS Workflows (Python & MATLAB) • Cartography & Professional Map Production • Web GIS & Interactive Mapping • Territory, Market & Site Suitability Analysis • Georeferencing & Spatial Data Integration • ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine & Python Solutions ✨ What you can expect ✅ Accurate and reliable spatial analysis ✅ Clear communication and collaboration ✅ Efficient GIS workflows and automation ✅ High-quality maps and geospatial deliverables ✅ On-time project completion My goal is to transform complex geospatial data into meaningful insights that support informed decisions and create real-world impact.
- GIS
- Geology
- QGIS
- ArcGIS
- Python
- Book
- Adobe Illustrator
- Data Mining
- Geospatial Data
- Microsoft Power BI
- SQL
- Mapbox
- Linux
- Inkscape
- Data Analytics & Visualization Software
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How to Hire Top GIS Developers
How to hire GIS developers
Geographic information system (GIS) technology has revolutionized the way we use geography to inform decisions. If you’re looking for a developer who can help your business better leverage geographic data, a GIS developer can help.
So how do you hire GIS developers? What follows are some tips for finding top GIS developers on Upwork.
How to shortlist GIS development professionals
As you’re browsing available GIS development consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the freelancers you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:
- Industry fit. You want a GIS developer who understands your industry so they can develop a software solution custom-tailored to your needs.
- Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., IT systems administration of an ASP.NET-powered back end).
- Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular GIS developer.
How to write an effective GIS development job post
With a clear picture of your ideal GIS developer in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a freelancer to know if they’re the right fit for the project.
An effective GIS development job post should include:
- Scope of work: From API integrations to unit tests, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
- Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
- Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, mapping tools, or GIS frameworks, mention this here.
- Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.
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GIS DEVELOPERS FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is GIS development?
GIS is a framework for the capture, storage, and use of spatial or geographic data in software applications. GIS has many uses, including urban planning, environmental impact analysis, and agricultural applications.
Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in GIS development professionals:
- GIS frameworks such as ArcGIS, Esri, and Portal
- Programming languages such as C++, C#, JavaScript, and Python
- Software development
- Digital mapping (e.g., geospatial, cartography)
- Industry-specific expertise (e.g., agriculture, real estate, environmental)
Why hire GIS developers?
The trick to finding top GIS developers is to identify your needs. Is your goal to leverage existing geographic data to find the optimal location to open a new branch of your retail business? Or are you performing an environmental survey of local wetlands? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.
How much does it cost to hire a GIS developer?
Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.
- An experienced GIS developer may command higher fees but also work faster, have more specialized areas of expertise, and deliver a higher-quality product.
- A freelancer who is still in the process of building a client base may price their GIS development services more competitively.
Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.
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