Lauren Nyakara
Nairobi
Summary
GIS and Geomatics professional with over five years of experience implementing and managing Geographic Information Systems, spatial databases, and field data collection workflows across land administration, urban planning, and development projects in Kenya. Skilled in designing geodatabases, conducting spatial analysis, producing operational maps, and supporting multidisciplinary teams with reliable geospatial intelligence. Experienced in field environments, stakeholder coordination, and team training to ensure high data quality standards. Passionate about applying GIS to support evidence-based planning and mission operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Land Surveyor & GIS Analyst
Property Boutique (EA) Ltd
01.2024 - Current
- Lead implementation and management of GIS systems supporting land survey, planning, and development operations.
- Design and maintain centralized geodatabases.
- Conduct spatial analysis, produce operational maps and dashboards, manage GNSS field data collection, and provide technical training and support to multidisciplinary teams.
Land Surveyor & GIS Analyst
Galleyr Investments Ltd
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Created and maintained structured geodatabases.
- Conducted cadastral and utility mapping.
- Performed site suitability and spatial feasibility analyses.
- Produced maps and reports to support land registration and planning approvals.
Land Surveyor & GIS Analyst
Cremona Group
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed RTK GPS and mobile mapping workflows.
- Processed and integrated spatial datasets.
- Produced cadastral and boundary maps for dispute resolution and regularization supported community-based planning initiatives.
Land Surveyor & GIS Analyst
GeoDev (K) Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Supported county governments and planning teams in GIS implementation, spatial analysis, and database development.
- Projects:
- Migori County Spatial Plan - land use and settlement growth analysis, thematic mapping.
- Kirinyaga (Kerugoya–Kutus) Spatial Plan - zoning databases and suitability analysis.
- Wajir Seven Towns Spatial Planning - field mapping and settlement analysis (Eldas, Griftu, Habaswein, Bute, Khorof-Harar, Hadado, Tarbaj).
- Tana River County Cadaster (Handampya Town) - parcel digitization and cadaster database development.
Education
Certificate - Data Science
ALX
02.2026
Certificate - Geospatial Data Science with Python
Udemy
02.2026
Bachelor of Technology - Land Survey
Technical University of Kenya
Certificate - R Programming
RCMRD Institute
Skills
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- QGIS, ArcGIS Online (AGOL, Portal)
- GIS database design and maintenance
- Mobile data collection, GPS, GNSS, RTK surveys
- Cadastral mapping
- Computer literacy—Excel, R, and Python
- Data visualization
- Project management
Personal Information
Title: Land Surveyor | Spatial Data Analyst
Timeline
Land Surveyor & GIS Analyst
Property Boutique (EA) Ltd
01.2024 - Current
Land Surveyor & GIS Analyst
Galleyr Investments Ltd
01.2023 - 01.2024
Land Surveyor & GIS Analyst
Cremona Group
01.2021 - 01.2023
Land Surveyor & GIS Analyst
GeoDev (K) Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2021
Certificate - Data Science
ALX
Certificate - Geospatial Data Science with Python
Udemy
Bachelor of Technology - Land Survey
Technical University of Kenya
Certificate - R Programming
RCMRD Institute