Geomatics Engineer & GIS Specialist

A results-oriented Geomatics Engineer leveraging GIS, remote sensing, and machine learning to deliver actionable spatial insights. I specialize in transforming complex geospatial data into solutions for infrastructure development, environmental monitoring, and sustainable practices.

3+ Years Experience
1+ Projects
12+ Technologies
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About Me

A little more about my journey

Passionate about bridging the gap between spatial data and real-world solutions, I'm a Geomatics Engineer with expertise in GIS, remote sensing, and UAV operations. My background spans both infrastructure surveying and digital analytics, allowing me to approach challenges from unique perspectives. I've successfully applied transfer learning techniques in landslide susceptibility modeling and consistently deliver precise, data-driven results for various projects. My goal is to contribute to impactful projects through innovative problem-solving and collaborative teamwork.

Clean Code Advocate
Team Collaborator
Problem Solver

Experience

Industrial Attachment - Engineering Surveying

Remcosult ltd • May 2024-July 2024

Conducted engineering surveys for major infrastructure projects, performing static GNSS surveys and processing data using ArcMap for road design. Represented the company in client meetings and collaborated with surveyors to ensure accurate data delivery for road alignment and construction planning.

Industrial Attachment - Land Surveying

Geopas Licensed Land Surveyors and Consultants • May 2023 – July 2023

Performed general boundary and fixed boundary land surveys, assisting in land subdivision projects and preparing technical documentation for land registration. Processed title deeds and mutation forms, operating surveying equipment for precise boundary measurements.

SEO Content Writer & Analyst

StudyingNurse.com • July 2023-present

Drove organic website traffic through strategic SEO content creation and optimization, conducting keyword research and implementing SEO best practices to improve search engine rankings.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geomatics Engineering and Geospatial Information Systems

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Juja • December 2025

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Moi Forces Academy-Lanet • 2019

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education

St. Mary’s Mukumu Girls’ Primary • 2015

Skills & Technologies

The tools and technologies I work with

GIS
Remote Sensing
ArcGIS
QGIS
ENVI
Python
R
SQL
MATLAB
PostgreSQL/PostGIS
Machine Learning
UAV Operations

Featured Projects

Some of my recent work

Cross-Regional Transfer Learning for Landslide Susceptibility Modelling

Applied transfer learning techniques using an SVM model to predict landslide susceptibility, demonstrating effective knowledge transfer from data-rich to data-scarce regions and achieving 83% accuracy.

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Let's Work Together

I'm always interested in new opportunities and exciting projects. If you have a question or just want to say hi, I'll get back to you!

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