03/04/2026 updated
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GIS Specialist - Spatial Data Analysis & Remote Sensing Expert
Embu, Kenya
Only remote
BSc. Geomatic Engineering and Geospatial Information SystemsAbout me
I am a GIS and spatial analysis specialist with experience in land use modeling, environmental planning, and geospatial data science. My expertise is on transforming spatial data into structured, decision-ready insights for research, planning, and sustainable land management.
Geographic Information SystemsArcGIS (Software)AutomationUrban PlanningComputer ProgrammingData IntegrityEnvironmental PlanningSpatial DatabasesR (Programming Language)HydrologyInfrastructure ManagementPython (Programming Language)Land UsePostgreSQLMapping
GIS Software Expertise
Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and QGIS for comprehensive spatial data analysis, urban planning, and utility network modeling
Spatial Database Management
Extensive experience with PostgreSQL/PostGIS and spatial SQL queries for managing complex geospatial datasets and enhancing data integrity
Remote Sensing and Classification
Specialized skills in remote sensing techniques using Landsat and Sentinel-2 imagery for land cover change analysis and supervised classification
Programming and Automation
Proficient in Python (PyQGIS) and R programming languages for spatial analysis automation and data processing workflows
Utility Network Modeling
Expert configuration and execution of utility network models in ArcGIS Pro for water and wastewater infrastructure simulation
Cartographic Production
Technical map creation and report generation using GIS software with adherence to cartographic standards for academic and authority submissions
Hydrological Analysis
Watershed delineation and hydrological mapping using elevation data and spatial hydrology tools for water resource management
Urban Planning Analysis
Urban sprawl mapping and land use change analysis supporting complex urban and environmental planning decisions
Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and QGIS for comprehensive spatial data analysis, urban planning, and utility network modeling
Spatial Database Management
Extensive experience with PostgreSQL/PostGIS and spatial SQL queries for managing complex geospatial datasets and enhancing data integrity
Remote Sensing and Classification
Specialized skills in remote sensing techniques using Landsat and Sentinel-2 imagery for land cover change analysis and supervised classification
Programming and Automation
Proficient in Python (PyQGIS) and R programming languages for spatial analysis automation and data processing workflows
Utility Network Modeling
Expert configuration and execution of utility network models in ArcGIS Pro for water and wastewater infrastructure simulation
Cartographic Production
Technical map creation and report generation using GIS software with adherence to cartographic standards for academic and authority submissions
Hydrological Analysis
Watershed delineation and hydrological mapping using elevation data and spatial hydrology tools for water resource management
Urban Planning Analysis
Urban sprawl mapping and land use change analysis supporting complex urban and environmental planning decisions
Languages
EnglishNative speaker
Project history
Supported cadastral mapping and digitization workflows, participated in land subdivision projects using ArcGIS Pro
Collected and processed geospatial data for topographic mapping, contributed to parcel boundary verification and control point establishment