ArcGIS
Matolo Nyamai
Research Technologist
Summary
Over twenty years' experience in applying GIS and RS as decision support tools in agricultural research and spatial environmental data management. Considerable skills in ArcGIS, ENVI, IDRISI, ILWIS, and Free and Open Source Software for GIS (FOSS4G): QGIS, GRASS GIS, SAGA GIS, and R. Well versed with the scientific process in agricultural research together with scientific writing, presentation and publication; able to perform statistical analysis of experimental and/or spatial data. A team player and able to work independently to achieve desired/set/negotiated institutional/project goals. A responsible member of the local community, leading by example in terms of technologies that best address climate resilience at local level.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Technologist (GIS and Remote Sensing)
KALRO
10.1997 - Current
- Successively developed and implemented competitive research projects, ensuring prudent utilization of funds and timely completion of projects.
- Presented research findings at conferences, contributing to advancements in the System of Rice Intensification (SRI).
- Provision of training and guidance to undergraduate GIS/Geomatic engineering university students on their industrial attachment, as well as supporting interns
- Coordinates activities in the GIS lab of KALRO
Internal Part Time Lecturer
JKUAT
02.2014 - 08.2014
Internal Part-time Lecturer in the Department of GEGIS, JKUAT, for:
- Cartographic Techniques unit (EGE 2202) to 3rd year undergraduates in the LRPM Department.
Internal Part Time Lecturer
JKUAT
09.2012 - 08.2014
Internal Part-time Lecturer in the Department of Land Resource, JKUAT, for:
- GIS Applications unit (ALP 2409) to 4th Year undergraduates.
- Principles of GIS unit (ALP 2303) to 3 rd Year undergraduates
Education
Master of Science - Soil And Water Engineering
JKUAT
Juja, Kiambu County, Kenya 04.2001 -
Higher Diploma - Cartography
Technical University of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya 04.2001 -
National Diploma - Cartography
Technical University of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
Software
QGIS
GRASS GIS
SAGA GIS
ILWIS
IDRISI
ENVI
Timeline
Internal Part Time Lecturer
JKUAT
02.2014 - 08.2014
Internal Part Time Lecturer
JKUAT
09.2012 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Soil And Water Engineering
JKUAT
04.2001 -
Higher Diploma - Cartography
Technical University of Kenya
04.2001 -
National Diploma - Cartography
Technical University of Kenya
04.2001 -
Research Technologist (GIS and Remote Sensing)
KALRO
10.1997 - Current
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