Catherine Njeri Kariuki

• Company Overview: Oakar Services is a premier geospatial company that specializes in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), digital photogrammetry, topographical and cadastral surveying, and sales of surveying equipment, software, and satellite imagery.
• My responsibilities as a Graduate Surveyor are to:
• Gather data from a variety of sources such as Land Registry records, Ordnance Survey maps and aerial photographs.
• Undertake due diligence exercises prior to completion of sales or purchases of property assets.
• Document survey findings and prepare detailed reports and plans.
• Prepare detailed drawings using CAD software for inclusion in final reports.
• Utilization of AutoCAD to prepare drawings and maps of properties.
• Preparation of charts, plots, maps and records to support survey-related data.
• Coordination with clients regarding their requirements for surveys and valuations.
• Validation of title deeds by searching public records at the Land Registry office.
• Writing letters of instruction detailing work required on behalf of clients.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
• Demonstration of strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
• Provision of support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.

As the Imagery Solutions Executive, my roles were:

• Collaborating with the sales team to understand customer requirements, boost product sales, and provide sales support.
• Arranging demonstrations to persuade customers, and drive sales.
• Researching and identifying potential customers.
• Conducting market research to identify potential clients and new business opportunities.
• Providing technical support to existing customers regarding product usage, or troubleshooting issues.
• Drafting proposals, contracts, presentations, and other documents related to the sales process.
• Developing sales plans to introduce new products to the market.
• Recommending improvements to customers, and demonstrating potential cost reductions and process improvements.
• Maintenance of accurate sales forecasting reports.
• Provision of training and product support for other members of the sales team.
• Offered technical and non-technical support and services to clients and staff regarding product use, operation and maintenance.

• Sifted through large quantities of data and accurately transferred necessary information to electronic spreadsheets.
• Maintained detailed logs of finished and in-progress data entry projects to identify areas of improvement and increase productivity.
• Prepared summaries of daily work completed for review by supervisors.
• Responded to daily inquiries and requests within mandated timeframe to meet deadlines.
• Compiled reports based on gathered information.
• Prepared source data by compiling necessary documents, files and information at start of each new project.
• Identified discrepancies between source documents and entered data.
• Identified and corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication across systems.

• Company Overview: Azimath is a Kenyan company that offers professional services in GIS, land surveying, digital aerial photography, remote sensing, and high-definition surveying using LiDAR technology.
• My roles were:
• Conducting boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and right-of-way surveys to create accurate maps and plans.
• Operation of survey instruments such as total stations, GNSS receivers, theodolites, levels, and electronic distance-measuring devices.
• Collaborating with engineers, architects, developers, and other professionals involved in land development projects.
• Creation of detailed reports summarizing survey results for clients and employers.
• Conducting surveys to design, research, and analyze mapping systems.
• Interpretation of aerial photographs related to surveying projects to identify features and anomalies in terrain contours.
• Utilization of ArcGIS, AutoCAD, MS Office, Global Mapper, and Google Earth to prepare drawings and maps of properties.
• Preparation of charts, plots, maps, and records to support survey-related data.
• Documentation of survey findings, and preparation of detailed reports and maps/plans.

• My roles as the Image Analyst were:
• Flight planning before imagery acquisition using AeroNav software.
• Processing large amounts of multiple aerial photos into a single aerial image to create products, including land cover maps, using One Button software.
• Utilization of specialized software programs, such as Adobe Photoshop, to enhance imagery for improved clarity.
• Generated high-resolution digital maps using GIS software and remote sensing data.
• Created 3D models from aerial photographs and other sources of visual data.
• Performed detailed analyses of aerial imagery to identify objects, features, and changes in the environment.
• Reviewed reports generated by image analysis systems for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with standards.
• Analyzed images for accuracy and quality assurance purposes.

• My responsibilities as the GIS Data Analyst were:
• Development and maintenance of GIS databases, including geodatabases, feature classes, and tables.
• Reviewed data to verify currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality and completeness of documentation.
• Created map documents from various sources using ArcGIS software.
• Implemented complex SQL queries in order to generate meaningful results from large datasets stored in an enterprise geodatabase system.
• Designed comprehensive workflow diagrams that illustrate the sequence of activities required for successful completion of a project.
• Utilized geoprocessing tools for spatial analysis tasks such as buffer zones, overlays, proximity analysis, route calculations and other related tasks.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams on projects involving both traditional cartography and digital mapping technologies.
• Used GIS technology, equipment or systems to produce data layers, maps, tables and reports.

My role as the Data Quality Control and Back Office Supervisor included:

• Supervised a team of back office assistants to ensure all tasks were completed accurately and on time.
• Provided guidance and support to back office personnel to facilitate their development.
• Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
• Managed, monitored and coordinated back office operations to ensure smooth functioning.
• Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss progress, issues, concerns.
• Maintained up-to-date records of all transactions processed by the back office team.
• Ensure that all work allocated to the back office team is completed on time so as to meet the set timelines and deadlines for projects
• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
• Create and sustain a positive team environment displaying high levels of motivation and excellent team spirit
• Prepare maps and Excel Sheets to be used in the field
• Analysis and validation of the data from the field
• Data entry into Kenya Power’s Facilities Database (FDB)

• Company Overview: IOTA Engineering and Construction provides specialized services such as Foundation piling, Shotcrete, Roads Construction, Building construction, Drainage and other water works, Core drilling, Deep basement excavation, Bulk earthworks, Demolition services, Shoring, Anchoring, Equipment lease, Low loader services, Machining, fabrication and Lathe services

My roles as the Land Surveyor included:

• Collaboration with engineers, architects, developers, and other professionals involved in land development projects.
• Read and interpreted legal documents, construction drawings and maps to complete surveys.
• Established horizontal and vertical control points with precision instruments to ensure accuracy of measurements.
• Setting out of pile centers and determining the drilling depth for pile foundations
• Calculation of height, depth, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.
• Conducting slump tests and supervising molding of cubes for concrete testing
• Adhered strictly to safety standards while operating complex equipment onsite.
• Measuring and confirming of the quantities of the materials delivered on site such sand and gravel
• Directing cut and fill levels during excavations