AUTOCAD CIVIL 3D, Carlson Survey, QGIS, ArcGIS, Global Mapper, Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS, Agisoft Metashape
Boaz Odhiambo Nyakongo
Geospatial Engineer
Nairobi, Nairobi, Huduma City Square,Kenya
Summary
Self-motivating with innovative spirit, and comprehensive experience in geospatial engineering, surveying design, remote sensing, climate change and GIS applications towards securing a challenging role in a dynamic firm, fostering both personal growth and professional advancement.
Analytical and Detailed-oriented Geospatial Engineer with fantastic spatial awareness and keen eye for detail and academic researcher in Surveying and Geospatial Sciences and its periphery. Passionate about the Geodetic Science and Land Administration and Management. A laser and UAV survey expert. Has gained vast knowledge and experience in applying new technologies to land surveying, LiDAR and UAVs mapping, land administration and management for sustainable development. I am a Software Engineer with myriad experience in the applications of programming to Land Surveying and Property Listing, Artificial intelligence, Machine learning and coding for cadastral modelling and Land Information Systems databases.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Assistant Surveyor
Geometer Surveys Limited
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2023 - Current
- Extending of geodetic controls, 3D Cadastral mapping of The Technical University of Kenya building foundations using drone and Aerial laser scanner technology.
- Participated in 3D Cadastral mapping of 12 Floors Building in Nairobi for preparation of Sectional Plans for Registration purposes. The project involved; provision of Geodetic Control with GNSS, close range imaging with Terrestrial Laser Scanner, mapping of Building Wall-Targets with Total Station and subsequent adjustment of coordinates with close arrange Collinearity equations.
- Researched and developed surveying and photogrammetric measurement systems, cadastral systems and land information systems.
- Compared survey computations to detect inaccuracies or discrepancies, protecting integrity of finished product.
- Compiled data from satellite imagery, survey data and aerial photographs to produce maps and charts.
- Planned and performed aerial photographic surveys to collect data in form of imagery.
- Developed innovative designs and specifications using various CAD software.
- Generated high-quality GIS reports by compiling large quantities of data.
Research Assistant
The Technical University of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2023 - Current
- Carried out project and publications on the Adoption of Block Chain Technology for Improved Land Governance in Africa. Presented a paper on Adoption of Block Chain Technology for Improved Land Governance in Africa at a Conference on Land policy in Africa (CLPA 2023), Addis Ababa- Ethiopia.
- Researched on the project on A Web-Based Object-Relational Cadastral Model for Kenya: The Case for Spatially Enabled Land Governance. This paper was accepted for presentation and publication at FIG Working Week, 19-24 May, 2024 at Accra, Ghana.
- Participated in the development of a journal paper on Policy strategies For Climate change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management for Better Land Governance in Africa. This paper was presented by Prof. Gordon Wayumba and I at the 2nd Regional Research Conference, May, 2023 themed Responding to Climate Change Through Land Governance in the Region at Kenya School of Government, Nairobi.
- Assisting in the teaching of land Administration and Bachelor of Technology students in various aspects of Geospatial technology including development of Geospatial Land Information Databases, field work in Survey computations and he use of GNSS in breaking down geodetic controls.
- Participated in the training of Kajiado County survey and land officers on the Modern Land Digitization System at a workshop held in June, 2023 in Kajiado, Kenya.
- Contributed as one of the authors in the development the book of Land Tenure and Cadastre in Kenya: History, Current Status and Future Directions by Prof. Gordon Wayumba.
- Participated in Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) International Conference, 2022 (Earth Observation Services for Resilient Social Systems).
- Participated in Kenya Space Expo and Conference, 2022 (Leveraging Space Capabilities for National Development).
- Wrote scholarly articles, papers and books related to field of expertise.
- Presented at industry-leading conferences and seminars to share research.
Board Member
NAFASI MENTORPOINT
MBITA, Kenya
04.2022 - Current
- Has actively used land surveying professional skills to voluntarily solve community land and environmental problems which include and not limited to advising the local organizations on surveying for sustainable developments, production of topographical maps.
- Showed entrepreneurial and innovative skills by coming up with the most modern means of Carbon Sequestration where the local and national community as a whole can plant, measure, monitor, register, validate the trees for carbon credits from the international Carbon Credit buyers. This has encouraged the organizations and communities to plant more trees as a response to climate change.
- Involved in the community development program under NAFASI MENTORPOINT; actively taking part in helping the widows by building houses, advising on the small income generating businesses like poultry farming and other agricultural enterprises that can help in sustaining themselves as means to curb the sprawling poverty. This is one of the goals of NAFASI MENTORPOINT which is to transfer lives through community empowerment by creating opportunities to help them tackle the underlying cause of poverty and low income in disadvantaged communities.
Volunteer as Consultant Surveyor
Smartfield Gardens Limited.
Kikuyu, Kiambu
01.2021 - Current
- Interpreting the land mutation designs, setting out beacons and land subdivisions, densification of controls, designing of subdivision 2D plans.
- Processed pre-collected survey data to produce detailed technical documentation for use in planning activities.
- Carried out topographical surveys and mapping of features.
- Created thematic maps to present, organize and categorize survey data.
- Researched and developed surveying and photogrammetric measurement systems, cadastral systems and land information systems.
- Compared survey computations to detect inaccuracies or discrepancies, protecting integrity of finished product.
- Collaborated with engineers and architects to execute projects.
- Surveyed and measured land surfaces to create useful and accurate descriptions.
Survey attache'
Survey of Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Digitization of the Registry Index Maps (RIMs) from from the analog paper-based format to digital format and creation of Database.
- Survey data entry.
- Collection of field survey data using survey instrument such as GNS-RTK, Total station.
- Processing of the GNSS Static data using Survey Office software, analysis of such data.
- Preparation of the Cadastral plans, compilation of the cadastral maps and reports, checking of the cadastral plans for the authentication purposes.
- Preparation of the Nautical charts and chart datums. Digitization of the analog nautical charts into the digital format and compilation of the Hydrographical maps.
- Preparation of the Deed plans from the cadastral plans for the amendment into the registry index maps (RIMs) which would further assist into the preparation of the Title deed.
- While attached at the Photogrammetry Department; I prepared the Base maps from processed orthophotos for Topographical mapping purposes.
- Photogrammetric Block Adjustment of the orthophotos; performed Automatic Tie Point generation and Aerial Triangulation.
Assistant Engineering Surveyor
China City
NAIROBI, Kenya
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted in the construction of Naivasha- Njabini Road C67; setting out of the road sections, running levels and checking of road layer thickness. Interpretation of the general road designs and plans.
- Carrying out of the Topographical surveys of the road right of way including the carriage way.
- Production of the Digital Terrain Models (D.E.Ms) and contours to show the original ground levels (O.G.Ls).
- Surveyed and measured land surfaces to create useful and accurate descriptions.
- Produced charts and maps for use in construction planning and navigation.
- Compiled data from satellite imagery, survey data and aerial photographs to produce maps and charts.
- Used specialised equipment to measure distances and heights, helping to create architectural drawings and develop construction projects.
- Processed pre-collected survey data to produce detailed technical documentation for use in planning activities.
Assistant High School Teacher
Ogongo Mixed Secondary School
MBITA, Kenya
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Taught Physics, Mathematics, Geography, Agriculture and Chemistry at Ogongo Mixed Secondary School.
- Prepared students for Science Contest programs at different schools in different regions.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Taught students important points to prepare for examinations and assessments.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
- Personalized instruction and personal mentoring based on individual strengths and abilities.
- Boosted student success by maximizing individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor of Technology in Surveying Technology
The Technical University of Kenya
Kenya 08.2018 - 12.2023
A-Levels - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)
Ogongo Mixed Secondary School
Kenya 02.2014 - 11.2018
8th-grade - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E)
Sindo Primary School
Kenya 01.2005 - 11.2013
Skills
SURVEYING AND GIS SKILLS :Engineering Surveying , Hydrographic Surveying and Geodesic Science, Geospatial Information Systems, photogrammetry and remote sensing Cadastral Mapping, Cartography, Map Design and Map Production ,Building Information Management , Map and Structural designs using software eg CAD and GIS software like AutoCAD, Carlson Survey, Global Mapper, ArcGIS, ERDAS imagine
Accomplishments
- Participated in the preparation and publication of Journal papers at international conferences. Recently presented Kenya paper on the “Adoption of Block Chain Technology for Improved Land Governance in Africa” in a Conference on Land Policy in Africa at African Union Headquarters Center- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia between 21-24 November, 2023.
- Developed a very strong paper on “A Web-Based Object-Relational Cadastral Model for Kenya: The Case for Spatially Enabled Land Governance.” This paper has been accepted for publication in the FIG-Working Week in Accra Ghana, 19-24 May, 2024. It will be presented at the conference by me and my other co-Authors.
- Participated in the development of a journal paper “Policy strategies For Climate change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management for Better Land Governance in Africa”. This paper is being prepared for the next FIG Working Week in Brisbane Australia, 1-5, June 2025.
- Carried out undergraduate project on the “Adjustment of the Kenya Triangulation Network with Least Squares” as opposed to Semi-Graphic Approaches which was prone to errors. This paper won First Class level in the school of Surveying and Spatial Science at the Technical University of Kenya.
- Appointed as the consultant and team leader on Climate Change and Carbon Credit for Sustainable Development at Nafasi-Mentorpoint P.O Box 72-40305 Mbita, Kenya.
- Member, Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK).
- Linking the young surveyors and students to the training firms for engineers and surveyors.
- Exhibitor, Kenya Space Expo and Conference, 2022 (Leveraging Space Capabilities for National Development).
- Exhibitor, Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) International Conference, 2022 (Earth Observation Services for Resilient Social Systems.
- Participated in UTOKYO/ICG Geospatial Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Training Program at Tokyo University, Japan.
- Participated in Software engineering for GIS application at Wheeler Institute for Business and Development, London Business School | Regent's Park | London NW1 4SA | UK.
- Student leader of the year (2022), The Technical University of Kenya.
- Student Ambassador for Technical Surveying and Training.
Affiliations
- Member of The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (MISK).
Software
Certification
Measurement system limited; Certificate in GNSS surveying
Timeline
Assistant Surveyor
Geometer Surveys Limited
04.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
The Technical University of Kenya
04.2023 - Current
Survey attache'
Survey of Kenya
01.2023 - 04.2023
Board Member
NAFASI MENTORPOINT
04.2022 - Current
Volunteer as Consultant Surveyor
Smartfield Gardens Limited.
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Engineering Surveyor
China City
01.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor of Technology in Surveying Technology
The Technical University of Kenya
08.2018 - 12.2023
Assistant High School Teacher
Ogongo Mixed Secondary School
01.2018 - 08.2018
A-Levels - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)
Ogongo Mixed Secondary School
02.2014 - 11.2018
8th-grade - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E)
Sindo Primary School
01.2005 - 11.2013
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