Peter Mwangi

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Geo-Data Analyst, Land cover mapping and CRU assessment of Mangrove habitat @ Kenya
Kenya
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Kenya, Kenya
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About Peter Mwangi

Driven by a passion for leveraging geospatial technology to foster sustainable development, I am dedicated to applying and promoting its transformative potential across various sectors. My work focuses on advancing solutions for humanitarian challenges, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, agriculture, and natural resource management.With expertise spanning spatial analysis, land cover mapping, wildlife survey analysis, and technical information dissemination, I bring a comprehensive approach to geo-information technology. As a skilled trainer and team leader, I am adept at empowering teams and stakeholders with practical geospatial insights for impactful decision-making.

Peter Mwangi's Current Company Details
Stawi projects

Stawi Projects

Geo-Data Analyst, Land cover mapping and CRU assessment of Mangrove habitat
Kenya
Peter Mwangi Work Experience Details
  • Stawi Projects
    Geo-Data Analyst, Land Cover Mapping And Cru Assessment Of Mangrove Habitat
    Stawi Projects
    Kenya
  • Impact Initiatives
    Senior Gis Officer
    Impact Initiatives Apr 2023 - Jun 2024
    Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan
    Head GIS department, REACH/IMPACT South Sudan.Support REACH/IMPACT South Sudan on cartography, GIS and remote sensing Publication of map products and fact sheets related to REACH South Sudan at the IMPACT resource center repository https://www.impact-initiatives.org/resource-centre/ and beyond for humanitarian purposes.Focal person on utilization of Geo-spatial technology for flood and drought analysis and display in South Sudan .Participate with IMPACT headquarters team on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Area Based Risk Assessment (ABRA)
  • British Institute Of East Africa, Arcc Project
    Gis & Remote Sensing Analyst
    British Institute Of East Africa, Arcc Project Oct 2021 - Jan 2024
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Participating in the development of the land cover/use mapping & change analysis across South Kenya & North Tanzania for the wider scientific community from York (UK), Cambridge (UK), Upsalla (Sweden) University & Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology (Tanzania) under the Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change (ARCC) project.
  • Rabobank
    Trainer On Geo-Info And Biomass Data Collection, Acorn Project
    Rabobank Jul 2022 - Dec 2022
    East Africa
    Reviewing and training enumerators on digital and manual data collection of biomass and Geo-polygon plots for farmer registration and map model ground truthing/training data to evaluate Total Carbon Storage hence Carbon Removal Units in Agro-forested farms for small holder farmer.
  • Spatiality Limited
    Technical Director
    Spatiality Limited Jun 2017 - Dec 2022
    Kenya
    http://spatiality.co.ke/
  • Auxfin
    Business Development Associate, Kenya
    Auxfin Aug 2020 - Jul 2021
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Tasked to look for business opportunities in Kenya with emphasis of establishing platforms/applications that help the livelihood of small scale farmers.
  • Iucn
    Technical Coordinator/Designer, Praga Portal
    Iucn Jul 2020 - Nov 2020
    Nairobi, Kenya
    PRAGA portal https://pragaproject.org/ Tasked to produce the PRAGA portal for the five pilot countries (Kenya, Uruguay, Burkina Faso, Niger & Kyrgyzstan) as a consultant by Global Drylands programme, IUCN ESARO.
  • Fao
    Gis & Remote Sensing Expert, Praga Project, Kyrgyzstan
    Fao Oct 2019 - Nov 2020
    Nairobi, Kenya
    ‘Participatory Assessment of Land Degradation and Sustainable Land Management in Grassland and Pastoral Systems (PRAGA)’ GEF funded project with a team of experts from FAO and a local NGO, Camp Alatoo from Kyrgyzstan. The main focus of the project is to research, identify and report key indicators of land degradation in Naryn, Kyrgyzstan with emphasis on integrating scientific approach and local community participation in the assessment and validation as part of the five pilot countries (including Uruguay, Burkina Faso, Niger & Kyrgyzstan) with the aim of promoting sustainable land management.
  • Iucn
    Statistical & Gis Analyst With Oselalie Limited, Praga Project, Kenya
    Iucn Jul 2018 - Oct 2019
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Baseline research analyst of the ‘Participatory Assessment of Land Degradation and Sustainable Land Management in Grassland and Pastoral Systems (PRAGA)’ GEF funded project with a team of expertise from IUCN, FAO, Kenya Livestock department and Osilalei Limited. The main focus of the project is to research, identify and report key indicators of land degradation in Isiolo and Garissa, Kenya with emphasis on integrating scientific approach and local community participation in the assessment and validation as part of the five pilot countries (including Uruguay, Burkina Faso, Niger & Kyrgyzstan) with the aim of promoting sustainable land management. Development of high level brief maps and assist in Kenya PRAGA portal design and development.
  • Agrocares
    Cropmon Training And Implementation Coordinator
    Agrocares Aug 2016 - Aug 2019
    Kenya
    Coordinating the implementation of CropMon activities. Carrying out ‘Training of Trainers’ sessions (agricultural extension officers) amongst the Kenyan partners. Sensitization of Geo-information technology in the CropMon project. Reviewing and trouble shooting of CropMon tools i.e. both mobile apps and portals (restricted access). Participation in improving service delivery and the research & development component.
  • Faculty Of Geo-Information Science And Earth Observation (Itc) Of The University Of Twente
    Spatial Analyst And Maris Product Trainer
    Faculty Of Geo-Information Science And Earth Observation (Itc) Of The University Of Twente Aug 2015 - Dec 2017
    Kenya Wildlife Services/Upande, Nairobi, Kenya
    Worked on the spatial-temporal rangeland carrying capacity model for Mara-ecosystem under the project MaMaSe/MARIS (Mara Rangeland Information System). Liaison person/trainer to the different project partners and stakeholders. Participate in developing and establishing the MARIS app for Maasai Mara pastoralist and other rangeland users, coordinating the implementation of the MARIS app livestock component.
  • Vital Signs Conservation International
    Metadata Mining Consultant
    Vital Signs Conservation International Nov 2016 - Jan 2017
    Kenya
    Part of a team that carried out metadata mining of around 25 institutes both Governmental and Non-governmental through Internet review, interviews and questionnaires. Collating and analysing of the metadata as part of the project.
  • Zoological Society Of London (Zsl)
    Gis Consultant
    Zoological Society Of London (Zsl) Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
    Kenya Office
    Mapping Kenya Giraffe range for the Kenya Giraffe National Action Plan report. In conjunction with Kenya Wildlife Service and IUCN Giraffe specialist Group
  • Indepth Research Services
    Gis And Remote Sensing Trainer
    Indepth Research Services Dec 2011 - Dec 2015
    Nairobi Kenya
    Train in Utilization of GIS and remote sensing for land cover mapping and climate change analysis and adaptationContribute to the company decisions, proposals and innovations based on their mandate, focusing on geo-spatial technology.
  • Iucn/Ssc - African Elephant Specialist Group
    Database Officer
    Iucn/Ssc - African Elephant Specialist Group Feb 2012 - Jun 2015
    Nairobi
    Collating and synthesizing information for the African Elephant Database (AED). Management and updating the AED e.g. 2013 provisional update. Utilizing geospatial technology and statistic to analyze spatial distribution and population of African Elephants. Technical advisor on animal surveying standards/methods to our data providers and partners. Presentation and training AED across different partners and users.
  • African Biodiversity Conservation And Innovations Centre
    Professional Associate
    African Biodiversity Conservation And Innovations Centre Oct 2011 - Dec 2014
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Geospatial advisor. Project consultant and lead author for Mapping risks and opportunities of climate change to subsistence farmer in Eastern Africa with methodological emphasis on spatial multi-criteria evaluation analysis.
  • Abantu Publications
    Cartographic Consultant
    Abantu Publications Oct 2011 - Jul 2012
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Production of high quality county maps of Kenya.
  • Esri Eastern Africa
    Technology Advisor For Natural Resource
    Esri Eastern Africa Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
    Nairobi, Kenya
  • African Conservation Centre
    Gis And Remote Sensing Consultant
    African Conservation Centre May 2010 - Dec 2011
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Project lead of the Kenyan Wetlands change analysis and mapping under the Servir Africa project. Participated in web map portal development using Geo-server and open layer front end.
  • Earthwatch Institute
    Project Officer, Spatial Ecology - Community Climate Change Mapping Project
    Earthwatch Institute Jun 2010 - Jul 2011
    Samburu East, Kenya
    Team Leader of the Community Climate Change mapping project. Work plan development and budgeting for field trips. Community, participatory GIS, resource mapping. Land cover mapping and change analysis with effects of climate variability on dry land ecosystem. Vegetation health assessment and monitoring analysis using above ground biomass and remote sensing technology e.g. NDVI, at the different management zones. Biodiversity assessment and species distribution modelling with effects of current and projected climate change on indicator species. Geo-database development. Capacity building team members on utilization of Geo-spatial technology. Sensitizing the local community on key findings.
  • African Conservation Centre
    Gis Analyst And Graphic Designer
    African Conservation Centre Jan 2006 - Sep 2008
    Nairobi, Kenya
    GIS and Remote Sensing analysis, Geo-database management and map publication for the South-rift (Kajiado County) of Kenya. Poster and Map publication for the promotion of SORALO (SOuth Rift Association of Land Owners)
  • Unep/Grid-North America
    Technical And Production Apprentice
    Unep/Grid-North America Jun 2005 - Dec 2005
    Eros Data Centre, Usgs, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, North America
    Remote Sensing/GIS and publication technician in the editing and production team for UNEP/DEWA publications:• One Planet many People Atlas. • Africa Lakes: An Atlas of Environmental Change.• Global Environmental Outlook 2005/06 Yearbook.
  • Unep/Grid-Nairobi
    Gis Assistant
    Unep/Grid-Nairobi Oct 2004 - May 2005
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Production of thematic maps for Kipini wildlife and botanical conservancy project at the coastal region of Kenya.
  • Ray Graphics Ltd
    Cartographic And Layout Designer
    Ray Graphics Ltd Jan 2004 - Dec 2004
    Nairobi, Kenya

Peter Mwangi Skills

Gis Spatial Analysis Remote Sensing Arcgis Climate Change Cartography Biodiversity Geomatics Sustainable Development Data Analysis Research Natural Resource Management Web Mapping Geographic Information Systems Proposal Writing Spss Databases Environmental Awareness Database Admin Access Gps Statistics Global Positioning System

Peter Mwangi Education Details

  • Itc- University Of Twente, Netherlands
    Itc- University Of Twente, Netherlands
    Geospatial And Earth Observation Science In Natural Resource Management
  • Chiromo Campus, University Of Nairobi,  Kenya
    Chiromo Campus, University Of Nairobi, Kenya
    Botany, Zoology

Frequently Asked Questions about Peter Mwangi

What company does Peter Mwangi work for?

Peter Mwangi works for Stawi Projects

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Peter Mwangi's current role is Geo-Data Analyst, Land cover mapping and CRU assessment of Mangrove habitat.

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Peter Mwangi's email address is pm****@****ail.com

What schools did Peter Mwangi attend?

Peter Mwangi attended Itc- University Of Twente, Netherlands, Chiromo Campus, University Of Nairobi, Kenya.

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Peter Mwangi has skills like Gis, Spatial Analysis, Remote Sensing, Arcgis, Climate Change, Cartography, Biodiversity, Geomatics, Sustainable Development, Data Analysis, Research, Natural Resource Management.

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