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MURIITHI CAROLINE WANGECI

Geospatial Engineer
Nairobi

Summary

Detail-oriented Geospatial Engineer with 11 years of experience offering extensive and wide-ranging experience in geospatial analysis. Expertise in database management, map production and map modeling. Thorough and systematic with outstanding verbal and written communication abilities. Solution-focused and intuitive with positive attitude and exceptional task-management skills. Talents include spatial analysis and preparing graphic representations. Reliable in completing accurate work according to specifications.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Senior Ecosystem Research Officer

Kenya Water Towers Agency
Nairobi
02.2018 - 04.2022
  • Acquisition and management of spatial datasets of all the water towers
  • Mapping and modelling of water tower ecosystems
  • Land cover and land use assessment of all water towers
  • Hydrology assessment through the generation of watershed areas, river networks, mapping of springs and wetlands
  • Undertake research and generation of information on Water towers, critical water catchment areas and biodiversity hotspots;
  • Developing cartographic products and spatial data to support the development of water towers status report and other KWTA activities
  • Development of water tower status report and directorate’s quarterly and annual reports
  • Undertaking field data collection, processing, archiving and dissemination of information
  • Development and management of a data platform and web-based information access and visualization on the status of the water towers
  • Support in training staff and stakeholders on the acquisition of data using GIS and remote sensing technologies.
  • Generated data models and performed analysis to produce reports outlining results.

GIS & Remote Sensing Specialist

RCMRD (Regional Center for Mapping of Resources for Development)
Nairobi
01.2015 - 08.2017
  • Combined remotely-collected and on-site data acquisition to generate unified geographic mapping information.
  • Developed requirements for application of GIS solution data.
  • Contributed to centralized GIS portal and ArcGIS database, correctly inputting data on new job sites and revising data on changing conditions.
  • Land cover and land use assessment of member state countries
  • Quality assessment of products produced
  • Educated users about how to operate and leverage GIS software for different applications.
  • Presented GIS software systems and data collection methods via training courses.
  • Writing reports and technical guidelines and dissemination of products.

Head of GIS/Surveying Department

KISCOL, Kwale International Sugar Company Limited
Diani
08.2010 - 08.2014
  • Provided technical recommendations and support documentation to aid in GIS process improvement.
  • Contributed to centralized GIS portal and ArcGIS database, correctly inputting data on new job sites and revising data on changing conditions.
  • Combined remotely-collected and on-site data acquisition to generate unified geographic mapping information.
  • Maintained exceptional safety standards while working with hazardous materials.
  • Served as field operations manager and verified participants' compliance with established safety standards.
  • Oversaw surveying vendors to verify compliance with necessary business goals and related regulations.
  • Writing proposals on the Surveying/GIS-related issues.
  • Drafting work plans and annual budgets for the department.
  • Assisting in procuring equipment, tools and other requirements for the department

GIS Intern

ICPAC (IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Centre)
Nairobi
07.2009 - 09.2009
  • Combined remotely-collected and on-site data acquisition to generate unified geographic mapping information.
  • Field GIS/Surveying data collection, preparation, analysis & interpretation
  • Create and maintain GIS data and associated attribute databases, perform spatial analysis & cartographic map production
  • Projects Done:

Mapping of Nganyi (Traditional Rain-making Shrines) sites

Mapping of Weather stations in East Africa


Data Processor

Flexi Consultants Ltd
Nairobi
09.2007 - 10.2008
  • Data entry into quick books software & excel for accounting purposes
  • Data processing using quick books.
  • Sorted and processed incoming reports before putting data into processing software.

Education

Master of Science - Project Management

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology(JKUAT
Kenya
01.2013 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Geospatial Engineering

University of Nairobi
04.2005 - 09.2010

Skills

    Geospatial Tools

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Accomplishments

  • Involved in the management and improvement of the Integrated Water Tower Monitoring System portal
  • Value addition of the GIS/Remote sensing processes at Kenya Water Towers by bring in the use of modern tools and streamlining process within the section
  • Application-Special tools too improve product output: Time Series (CPN) tool, Terrain Illumination Correction Tool, ALU tool, Time sync tool
  • Spearheading the Disability Mainstreaming Committee and having improved the work environment for PWDs by modifying the website, converting the service charter to braille and video inn voice and sign language. Established wheelchairs at the reception.

Projects Implemented

SERVIR Africa - Land Use Land Cover for GHG Emissions Inventorying.

  • Mapping Multi temporal Land use and Land cover trends and changes for Namibia, Swaziland, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi inventories inline to GHG mapping
  • Organizing and holding in country product dissemination & training workshops
  • Funding Agency: USAID, Government Agencies

Project: System for Land Based Emission Estimation in Kenya (SLEEK) 2015 to 2016.

  • Modelling Land use dynamics through multi-temporal Land use assessments. - Land cover/use mapping, and cartography
  • Running the time series model to fill data gaps and correct false change
  • Report Writing and dissemination of products
  • Capacity building of project staff
  • Partners: Clinton climate Initiative CCI, Australian Aid, Government Agencies

Rwanda Natural Capital Accounting Project

  • Land, water and ecosystem accounting.
  • Collected geospatial data, including maps, field observation data, aerial photographs, satellite imagery.
  • Modelling Land use dynamics through multi-temporal Land use assessments. - Land cover/use mapping,
  • Capacity development of Rwanda staff on various Geospatial and Earth Observation technologies and tools used in the project implementation
  • Dissemination of products

Topographical Surveying and mapping of KISCOL’s farms (4,500 ha)

  • Acted as project coordinator.
  • Setting out 4,500 ha of land

Doing a topographical survey for the 4,500 ha KISCOL land

Establishment of the 6 benchmarks and checked 4 benchmarks using DGPS in static mode.

Hobbies

  • Music
  • Travelling/Adventure
  • Dancing
  • Art

Timeline

Senior Ecosystem Research Officer

Kenya Water Towers Agency
02.2018 - 04.2022

GIS & Remote Sensing Specialist

RCMRD (Regional Center for Mapping of Resources for Development)
01.2015 - 08.2017

Master of Science - Project Management

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology(JKUAT
01.2013 - 12.2015

Head of GIS/Surveying Department

KISCOL, Kwale International Sugar Company Limited
08.2010 - 08.2014

GIS Intern

ICPAC (IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Centre)
07.2009 - 09.2009

Data Processor

Flexi Consultants Ltd
09.2007 - 10.2008

Bachelor of Science - Geospatial Engineering

University of Nairobi
04.2005 - 09.2010
MURIITHI CAROLINE WANGECIGeospatial Engineer