Barka T-W Shimelis

Barka T-W Shimelis is an experienced professional with a strong background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and business analysis. Currently serving as the Lead GIS Specialist at Maryland Environmental Service since March 2022, Barka previously held roles at Five 9 Group, Inc. as a Business Systems Analyst and LUCA Appeals Officer for the U.S. Census Bureau and the Office of Management and Budget, respectively. Earlier experience includes positions as a GIS Coordinator and GIS Specialist at EAdrasha, and a GIS Researcher at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Additional roles include Senior Account Supervisor and Logistics Project Manager at Ambassador Limousine LLC and Interactive Project Manager at Paradigm 84 Media House. Barka began a career in GIS as a GIS Analyst and Intern for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, along with a Communications Intern role with the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. Barka holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and an Associate of Applied Science in Applied Geography from Montgomery College.