Sanjay Advani

Sanjay Advani is a highly skilled professional specializing in information and database management.

With a Master's degree in ecology, Sanjay's interest shifted towards organizing and managing scientific data post-graduation in 2005.

His expertise spans from small desktop databases like Access and SQLite to large enterprise client-server architecture databases such as Postgres and MS SQL Server.

Sanjay has a keen interest in utilizing various technologies to address data management challenges.

He has experience in spatial visualization of data in GIS applications and uses Python plugins for open source GIS analysis.

Transitioning towards educational technology, Sanjay manages system integrations involving Salesforce CRM, SQL databases, and student information systems at Semester at Sea.

He values effective communication between data management and end-users to provide tailored solutions within budget constraints and future scalability.

Sanjay's specialties include database/information management, Salesforce administration, relational databases, SQL, and Python scripting.

His specific experiences involve EarthSoft's EQuIS Database, high volume environmental data management, and soil and vegetation reclamation.

Sanjay's educational background includes High School at Sidwell Friends, MS in Ecology from Colorado State University, and a BA in Biology from Middlebury College.

His professional journey includes roles such as Business System Analyst at Semester At Sea / ISE, Operations Research Analyst - Data Scientist at U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and Senior Scientist at Integral Consulting Inc.

He has also held positions as a Scientist at Integral Consulting Inc., Senior Systems Engineer at EarthSoft, Project Scientist and Database Manager at Golder Associates, Project and Logistics Manager at Colorado State University, and Graduate Research Assistant at Colorado State University.