FORTUNATUS OWAKI
Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic Geospatial Engineer with 2 years of experience in developing geospatial applications and solutions. Proficient in GIS software and programming languages, with a strong understanding of spatial data analysis and visualization. Skilled in designing, implementing, and maintaining GIS databases and applications to meet project requirements. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative geospatial solutions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Geospatial Engineer
Geoflex consultants
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Utilized ESRI ArcGIS to create feature classes, geodatabases and perfom spatial analysis.
- Designed and implemented geospatial databases to organize and manage spatial data efficiently.
- Created an application to enable users to query and visualize data in an interactive map.
- Developed custom GIS applications using ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine and Python scripting to facilitate management of large GIS datasets.
- Produced maps, charts and visualizations for reports and presentations.
- Collaborated with project teams to integrate geospatial data into decision-making processes for infrastructure and environmental projects.
- Conducted data collection and digitization of geographic features using GPS, RTK GNSS and remote sensing technologies.
- Contributed to the development of web-based mapping applications using JavaScript frameworks such as Leaflet and Mapbox.
Intern
Geoflex consultants
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed web-based GIS applications with JavaScript, HTML ,CSS and Google Earth Engine.
- Created scheme plans for land subdivion in AutoCAD.
- Utilized python scripting to automate GIS data processing and analysis.
Intern
Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted in the collection, processing, and analysis of spatial data using GPS and RTK GNSS.
- Produced maps for reports and presentations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geospatial Engineering
University of Nairobi
09.2022
Certificate of Higher Education -
Maseno School
12.2016
Skills
- Knowledge of spatial analysis techniques, geoprocessing tools, and geodatabases
- Programming Languages: Python, R , SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, PostgreSQL
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Surveying Techniques
- Data visualization Tools: Tableau, Power BI
- GIS Software: ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD, GEE, ArcGIS online
- GIS application development
- Experience with web mapping frameworks like Leaflet, Mapbox, and OpenLayers
Accomplishments
Created a Google Earth Engine App for visualization of building footprints dataset in Kenya to help in various applications such urban planning and disaster risk managment.
Completed a project on use of geospatial technology in monitoring the effect of urbanization on Land Surface Temperature. A case study of Thika Town Sub-County, Kiambu County.
Certification
Computer Pride
- ICDL Cerificate
Esri Academy
- Spatial Data Science: The New Frontier in Analytics
- Going Places with Spatial Analysis
Languages
- English
- Kiswahili
References
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. John Bosco Kyalo Kiema, University of Nairobi | jbkiema@uonbi.ac.ke | 0722884746
- Surv. Geofrey Kamadi, County Surveyor - Busia |modigeoff@gmail.com | 0720030920
- Dr. Collins M. Mwange, Department of GST-UON | cmwange@uonbi.ac.ke | 0716233039
Hobbies and Interests
- Basketball
- Movies
- Socializing
- Travelling
Timeline
Geospatial Engineer
Geoflex consultants
03.2023 - 02.2024
Intern
Geoflex consultants
11.2022 - 02.2023
Intern
Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Geospatial Engineering
University of Nairobi
Certificate of Higher Education -
Maseno School