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Kenya

•Serves as the Akvo Global Data Coordinator on Ground truth and Primary Data Collection (PDC), leads and supervises field Ground truth data teams in executing precise and efficient data collection for Acorn Program, ensuring the ground truth accuracy of carbon credit verification, and simultaneously overseeing primary data collection initiatives for the IDH Farmfit Program thats aims enhancement of sustainable agricultural practices worldwide.

Nairobi, Kenya

. Lead and manage a team of technical support professionals, providing to ensure the seamless delivery of geospatial solutions and data management services.• Utilize extensive expertise in ArcGIS, QGIS, and other industry-standard GIS software to design, develop, and implement comprehensive GIS solutions to enable effective spatial data collection, analysis, and visualization.• Exhibit exceptional technical support leadership by orchestrating troubleshooting efforts, resolving complex GIS-related issues promptly, and implementing sustainable solutions to optimize system performance and user experience.• Leverage proficiency in data analysis and visualization techniques to transform intricate datasets into clear, visually appealing representations, enhancing decision-making processes for both internal teams and external collaborators.• Demonstrate a deep understanding of community engagement and resource mapping strategies, collaborating closely with Akvo's partners to identify and incorporate relevant geographical data, fostering impactful projects and initiatives that address local needs effectively.

Nairobi, Kenya

• Spearheaded the successful development and launch of the VirtualKenya GIS portal, a cutting-edge platform that provides comprehensive geospatial data and analysis tools to a diverse user base. • Directed a high-performing technical support team, achieving a remarkable reduction in average resolution time for complex technical issues. Showcased my leadership in technical support and contributed to enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.• Demonstrated exceptional data analysis and visualization skills by designing and executing a data-driven project that integrated multi-source spatial data sets, leading to the identification of previously unrecognized market trends. Resulted in a 15% increase in strategic decision accuracy, highlighting my proficiency in transforming complex data into actionable insights.• Implemented a robust data governance framework that significantly improved data accuracy and consistency across the organization. Resulted in a 25% reduction in data-related errors and facilitated more reliable reporting and analysis.• Drove operational optimization by introducing innovative process enhancements that streamlined GIS data collection, processing, and dissemination workflows. Achieved a 20% increase in overall operational efficiency, allowing the team to focus more on strategic initiatives and project innovation.

Kilifi, Kenya

• Spearheaded the successful implementation of an innovative Geographical Information Systems (GIS) solution at Assistant Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), enhancing spatial data analysis capabilities and enabling more accurate disease mapping for informed decision-making.• Led a cross-functional team of 10 technical support experts, driving a reduction in average resolution time for critical system issues through strategic coaching, process streamlining, and the implementation of a tiered support model.• Demonstrated exceptional data analysis and visualization skills by creating interactive dashboards that transformed complex research findings into easily understandable insights, contributing to a 15% increase in data-driven publications and research collaborations.• Orchestrated the seamless migration and integration of disparate data sources into a centralized system, improving data accuracy and expediting data retrieval for research teams, resulting in accelerated project timelines.• Pioneered comprehensive data management best practices, including data quality assessments, metadata standardization, and version control, resulting in a reduction in data errors and facilitating regulatory compliance audits with zero major findings.

Nairobi, Kenya

• Spearheaded and successfully executed a comprehensive GIS training program for community members, equipping them with practical skills in GPS usage, data collection, and GIS analysis. Resulted in an impressive 30% increase in accurate resource mapping, enhancing community decision-making and sustainable development initiatives.• Led a high-performing technical support team, streamlining troubleshooting processes and reducing incident resolution time by 25%. Leveraged advanced GIS techniques to develop customized solutions, resulting in a notable 15% improvement in overall system reliability and user satisfaction.• Demonstrated exceptional community engagement by establishing strategic partnerships with local stakeholders, facilitating knowledge-sharing workshops, and fostering collaborative resource mapping projects. Led a cross-functional team to implement GIS-based community projects, resulting in a 40% reduction in data collection errors and a 20% increase in community participation.• Orchestrated seamless data migration and integration across multiple platforms, optimizing data management practices and reducing redundant processes by 30%. Leveraged GIS expertise to create an automated data validation system, ensuring accuracy and consistency in over 10,000 data records, enhancing decision-making and reducing operational inefficiencies.• Innovatively revamped operational workflows by introducing data-driven insights derived from advanced GIS analysis. Successfully identified key performance bottlenecks and recommended strategic interventions, leading to a 15% improvement in operational efficiency and a 20% reduction in project lead times, contributing to the overall success of ILRI's mission.

Geo-Information Science, Geo-Information Science And Earth Observation

Geoinformatics, Gis Operation