WWF Network Datahub

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World Wildlife Fund

  • Title : Web Lead / Web Lead Developer
  • Organization : Catalyze Communication
  • Project : WWF Network Datahub

  • Technical Architecture & Specifications : Author and maintain the project's Functional Specification Document (FSD), defining system structures, MongoDB database collections, and multi-tier server framework environments (Next.js frontend, NestJS API, and CMS).
  • ArcGIS & Map Data Integration : Oversee spatial data handling, layer join logic (office, region, point, cluster), and map representation features, including the Robinson Projection deliverables and the WWF Office Hierarchy map.
  • DevOps & Infrastructure Coordination : Collaborate with external technical partners (e.g., BBD) to manage CI/CD deployment pipelines, Azure container apps, log stream monitoring, and environment stage transitions (Dev to Staging/Production).
  • Quality Assurance & Client Facilitation : Lead end-to-end technical QA across map components, CMS-ArcGIS data syncs, and conduct walkthrough sessions for project stakeholders.

  • Geodata & Map Development :
    • Geodata and map data testing and review.
    • Robinson Projection deliverable QA
    • Researching plugins for hierarchy chart view and assisting with homepage/map mockups.
  • Backend & CMS Integration :
    • Monitoring on developing Python scripts for ArcGIS and CMS integration.
    • Conducting local endpoint tests and reviewing filtered queries/endpoints.
    • Updating layer join logic for office, region, point, and cluster datasets.
    • Developing Backend API endpoints for CSV-based map data.
    • Configuring CMS upload features for Azure deployment.
  • Frontend Slicing & Deployment :
    • Executing frontend slicing and integration for new map features.
    • Code deployment to Azure staging and performing post-deployment testing.
  • Data Migration, QA & Stakeholder Walkthroughs :
    • Data review and migration to Azure environment.
    • Monitoring CMS x ArcGIS integration QA.
    • Conducting technical walkthroughs for the CMS and new map features.
    • Managing Azure log stream permissions and coordinating container log access with project leads.
  • Buffer & Technical Support :
    • Handling unexpected technical calls and ad-hoc troubleshooting on high level.

  • Seamless API & Container Deployment : Validate and stabilize containerized ArcGIS API deployments within Azure dev environments prior to staging and production rollouts.
  • Accurate Spatial & Data Ingestion : Ensure all map datasets and NPO polygon/point imports strictly follow defined header naming and query standards across Esri layers and frontend visualizations.
  • High-Quality Technical Deliverables : Successfully execute the FSD requirements, deliver full functional parity across CMS and Frontend components, and maintain robust infrastructure uptime.