GEOFREY KIPLAGAT KIRWA
Eldoret
Summary
I am a highly motivated and dedicated Geologist with a strong track record in efficiently evaluating, organizing, and accurately collecting, analyzing, and modeling physical samples and digital data to deliver high-quality results. Skilled in conducting operations and addressing challenges with critical thinking and sound judgment, I am adept at identifying and rectifying deficiencies. I am eager to apply the expertise I’ve developed through my prior experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Hydrogeologist
Well Aware World
09.2021 - Current
- Supported litigation cases as an expert witness, providing detailed hydrogeological analyses and reports.
- Promoted public awareness on water conservation through educational outreach programs and presentations.
- Developed customized training programs for junior staff members, enhancing their technical skills in hydrogeology.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex water-related issues in various projects.
- Influenced policy-making processes by contributing sound scientific input to water resource management discussions.
- Assessed impacts of land-use changes on groundwater resources, assisting in sustainable development planning initiatives.
- Implemented innovative data collection techniques to enhance the accuracy of hydrogeological assessments.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices, ensuring high-quality service delivery to clients.
- Increased groundwater resource understanding by conducting comprehensive aquifer tests and analysis.
- Prepared comprehensive technical reports, documenting findings and recommendations from hydrogeological studies for clients'' use in project planning and execution phases.
- Improved water management strategies with the development of effective groundwater models.
- Conducted thorough field investigations, utilizing advanced geophysical methods for subsurface characterization.
- Optimized well designs and pumping systems to ensure sustainable groundwater extraction.
GEOLOGIST
ENEK Geo-Consultancy
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Actively supervised the mass COVID-19 emergency borehole project;
- Conducted geological surveys to locate underground water, and identified borehole sites using tetrameter mapping to determine potential drill locations.
- Contributed to developing guidelines, standards, and procedures for surface water monitoring
- Reviewed hydrological studies and managed borehole drilling operations, including casing design and installation.
- Conducted sample collection, mineral and rock formation analysis, and maintained detailed geo-logs and reports.
- Taking charge in test pumping works to determine discharge of borehole
- Led test pumping to assess borehole discharge and oversaw borehole equipping and pump installation within Nairobi and surrounding informal settlements for Athi Water Works Development Agency.
- Strengthened team collaboration through effective communication in regular onsite and offsite meetings and expanded regional geological knowledge through extensive field investigations across varied terrains.
HYDRO-GEOLOGIST
Insta-Pumps Engineering Company
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Performed geological surveys for groundwater prospecting and borehole siting, utilizing a tetrameter machine and mapping to identify potential drilling fields. Conducted desktop research on groundwater to assess the geology of mapped areas. Analyzed data, developed models, and produced digital maps. Supervised drilling operations and carried out geo-logging to document geological findings.
- Writing geological and testing pumping report, filling in borehole completion reports and applying for permits and NEMA
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices, ensuring high-quality service delivery to clients.
- Implemented innovative data collection techniques to enhance the accuracy of hydrogeological assessments.
- Conducted thorough field investigations, utilizing advanced geophysical methods for subsurface characterization.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex water-related issues in various projects.
- Increased groundwater resource understanding by conducting comprehensive aquifer tests and analysis.
- Influenced policy-making processes by contributing sound scientific input to water resource management discussions.
INTERN HYDRO-GEOLOGIST
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Devote to facilitate program management under Natural Sciences Sector to research on Integrated Water Resources Management, research on Water-Power-Food Nexus and Transboundary cooperation in Eastern Africa, Transboundary Aquifers of East African Community (EAC) countries in collaboration with other regional stakeholders, take part in the team activities under Water Education Games App development and support Natural Science Sector and national counterparts in preparation of project-based capacity building training workshops; Facilitate knowledge management in Natural Sciences for Eastern African Regional countries and build awareness of trends in water sciences in Eastern Africa and contribute to Natural Science Sector knowledge development through collection and analysis of international and domestic media
- Assist in drafting reports for newsletters and create, maintain professional Sector website
- Help research assistant in digitizing mapping of water bodies within East Africa Community, using GIS software (ARC and QGIS)
ATTACHÉ
Geothermal Development Company
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Worked with a geologist to conduct a pre-visit and actual survey for geothermal wells and also collecting the sample for laboratory analysis
- Worked with a geophysicist and geochemist on the geotechnical, geophysical survey and rock- mineral analysis in the laboratory
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
Master of Science - Geology (Hydrogeology)
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya09-2023
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya09-2018
Kenya certificate of secondary education -
Segero secondary school
01.2012
Kenya certificate of primary education -
Mahakini primary school
01.2008
Skills
- Groundwater modeling
- Soil Sampling
- Pumping test interpretation
- Hydrogeological investigations
- Drilling supervision
- Water quality assessment
- Geophysical Surveying
- Data Interpretation
- Field data collection
- Client Communication
- Technical report writing
- Continuing education
References
- Eliud Wamwangi, Director of ENEK Geo-consultancy, eliudwamwangi@gmail.com, 0722830220, P.O Box 667-00517, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00517
- Tito Kipkemoi Korir, Senior Hydrologist at ministry of Energy, korir.tdooh@gmail.com, 0728966992, P.O Box 33248-00600, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00600
- Stella Gitonga, Human Resource at Insta-Pumps Engineering Limited, sbgitongo@gmail.com, 0797621233, P.O Box 33248-00600, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00600
Timeline
Lead Hydrogeologist
Well Aware World
09.2021 - Current
GEOLOGIST
ENEK Geo-Consultancy
08.2020 - 09.2021
HYDRO-GEOLOGIST
Insta-Pumps Engineering Company
07.2019 - 08.2020
INTERN HYDRO-GEOLOGIST
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
01.2019 - 07.2019
ATTACHÉ
Geothermal Development Company
09.2016 - 12.2016
Kenya certificate of secondary education -
Segero secondary school
Kenya certificate of primary education -
Mahakini primary school
Master of Science - Geology (Hydrogeology)
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Nairobi
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