Resume
Experience
Internship
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt
July-August 2023
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Collaborated in data cleaning efforts to ensure the accuracy and consistency of vector geospatial datasets.
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Developed automated scripts and workflows for efficient data extraction, reducing manual efforts.
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Conducted comprehensive analysis of vector data, deriving valuable insights to support georisk and civil protection projects.
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​GIS Data Analyst
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UN HABITAT
July-October 2022
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Extracted built-up areas and open spaces from satellite imagery for cities/urban areas defined using the harmonized DEGURBA method.
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Digitized public transport stops from various open data sources for cities/urban areas defined using the harmonized DEGURBA method.
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Estimated share of land allocated to streets in select cities cities/urban areas defined using the1 TOR: 22-United Nations Human Settlements Programme-181067-Consultant Page 2 of 4 harmonized DEGURBA method.
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Collected spatial data from various national statistical offices and other verified sources and assessed its correctness and authenticity before it is integrated into the urban indicators database.
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Updated and maintained the urban indicators database and earth observation toolkit for sustainable cities and communities' websites.
OSM Mapper
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Kenya
January-June 2022
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Mapped buildings in Nakuru County in support of Imagery for Social Good project.
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Verified and modified buildings detected by the MapWithAI tool.
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​GIS Data Analyst
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Konza Silicon
October 2019-December 2021
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Designed standardized procedural protocols and requirements for data collection and data capture.
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Created cohesive database input guidelines to ensure data integrity and to support timely, efficient and accurate recording, maintenance and provision of land information to the National Land Information Management System.
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Visualized spatial data on maps to facilitate data exploration, planning, forecasting and understanding of spatial relationships.
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Data mining and analysis using Python and SQL to create insights and help in business intelligence and visualization to Metabase Visualization tool.
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Trained users on data capture, data management and data validation.
Education
2022 - Present
Paris Lodron Universitat Salzburg
Universite Bretagne du Sud
Master's Degree
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I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Geoinformatics, with a specialization in Geodata Science, as part of the prestigious Copernicus Master in Digital Earth program. This program has equipped me with the skills and knowledge required to work with geospatial data and generate valuable insights. I have also had the opportunity to work on various research projects, which has given me practical experience in data collection, analysis and visualization.
2013 - 2018
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor's Degree
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I completed my Bachelor's degree in Geomatics Engineering and Geospatial Information Sytems where I gained a solid foundation in the principles of geospatial analysis. During my undergraduate studies, I was introduced to various tools and techniques for collecting, analyzing and visualizing geospatial data. I also took courses in statistics, programming and data management, which have been invaluable in my pursuit of a career in Geoinformatics.
Professional skillset
Geospatial Analysis
Data Visualization
Remote Sensing
Programming
Languages
English (fluent)
Swahili (native)
French (basic)