GIS & AI Specialist Needed to Develop a Smart Community Operations Prototype

I am looking for a skilled freelancer with experience in Geographic Information Systems, artificial intelligence, and data analytics to collaborate on developing a smart prototype platform for community operations management. The goal of the platform is to improve operational efficiency and decision-making by integrating and analyzing spatial and operational data in a unified system. ⸻ 🌐 Project Concept: The platform is designed to combine multiple operational datasets into a single interactive geospatial map, including: * Maintenance operations * Assets and facilities * Development and renovation projects * Landscaping and gardening * Recreation and community activities The system will visualize all data spatially and use analytics and AI-based logic to identify patterns, detect recurring issues, and support smarter decision-making through dashboards and insights. ⸻ ⚙️ Responsibilities: * Contribute to the system design and technical architecture * Develop a working Prototype for demonstration and future scaling * Build an interactive GIS-based map * Create dashboards for visualization and performance indicators * Apply basic AI/ML techniques to identify patterns or generate recommendations * Document the solution and development process ⸻ 🤝 Collaboration Requirement: I am looking for a collaborative technical partner, not just a developer who delivers a finished product. It is very important that I am involved throughout the development process so I can: * Understand each step of the system design and implementation * Learn how the solution is built in practice * Participate in discussions and technical decisions * Receive clear and simple explanations of technical concepts The ideal candidate should be patient, communicative, and willing to work in a knowledge-sharing and interactive manner. ⸻ 🧠 Required Skills: * GIS platforms (ArcGIS or QGIS) * Data analysis and visualization * SQL and database understanding * Python (preferred for data processing / AI tasks) * Experience with dashboards (Power BI or Tableau) * Basic knowledge of AI / machine learning concepts ⸻ 📩 Application Requirements: Please include in your proposal: * Relevant past projects or portfolio * Suggested tools and technical approach * Estimated timeline for delivery