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The about section here has my resume with my education background as well as my professional experience.

RESUME

JOEL K. KARANI   

P.O BOX 68,                            joelkarimi57@gmail.com                         +254 798 320 990   

KERUGOYA- 10300.              joelkarimi63@yahoo.com                         +254 725 551 991   

A GIS, IT and Remote Sensing Expert who is passionate about new developments in the field of Geospatial Technologies. I have proved to use critical as well as analytical techniques in problem solving and research analytics with over 5 years professional experience. I’m always eager to learn new ideas from my team mates as well as sharing my knowledge in as far as GIS, Mapping, Remote Sensing and IT is concerned. My academic/professional profile is available through https://joelkarimi57.wixsite.com/myprofile  

PERSONAL DETAILS

DATE OF BIRTH:         10th Jan 1996   

NATIONALITY:            KENYAN    

GENDER:                       MALE   

RELIGION:                    CHRISTIAN   

LANGUAGES:               ENGLISH, KISWAHILI   

NATIONAL ID NO:      33531740   

COMPETENCES

  • Innovative, goal-oriented and a person with strong analytical and thinking skills. 

  • Fluency and ability to communicate and articulately in English and Kiswahili languages 

  • Independent thinker who can work with minimal supervision in a multicultural setting.  

  • Research and result oriented individual who can assist any firm in its future projections and expansion programs.  

  • Honest and with unquestionable record of integrity and high moral character.  

  • A sociable team player who easily adjust to any given environment within a short time   

SKILLS

  • Computer/IT proficiency. Vast knowledge of Microsoft office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), IT security and database creation and management. 

  • Functional knowledge of ARCGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Earth, Quantum GIS(QGIS), Web Mapping, AutoCAD, SQL, PostgreSQL database and Google Earth Engine.  

  • Functional knowledge of Geodatabase Structures and Capabilities, Projections, Cartography, Geospatial Information Systems and Spatial Modelling.  

  • Best practices for Data Standards, Data Management and Data Quality, Web Mapping and Services.  

  • Ability to collect and analyse data with strategic and analytical mind using various engineering survey instrumentation e.g., Total station, handheld GPS, GNSS equipment as well as mobile phone GIS applications.   

  • Proficiency in building and assisting with spatial and relational databases.  

  • Enthusiastic GIS Analyst eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.  

  • Clear understanding of GIS and Spatial Data Management.  

  • Motivation to learn, grow and excel in GIS, Remote Sensing and IT.  

  • GIS data Analytics with experience in Land Information Management Systems, Spatial planning, water and sanitation services, Information Technology and GIS/IT database creation and management.  

  • Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving client satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements.  

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

2015- 2019:   MASENO UNIVERSITY- BSc. GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION SCIENCE, 

WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (UPPER SECOND-CLASS HONOURS)   

2011- 2014: BARICHO HIGH SCHOOL- KENYA CERTIFICATE of SECONDARY  

EDUCATION (A- MINUS)   

2010: KANGAITA PRIMARY SCHOOL- KENYA CERTIFICATE of PRIMARY   EDUCATION (A- MINUS)   

WORK EXPERIENCE

1. Head of GIS at Nanyuki Water and Sanitation Company (7th April 2025-Present)

     Leading and Overseeing all operations of the GIS Department.

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2. Assistant GIS Officer at Nanyuki Water and Sanitation Company (3rd February, 2020- 7th April 2025) 

Duties and responsibilities;  

  • Mapping local assets such as land boundaries using existing Registry Index Maps, mapping gadgets such as Garmin etrex 10 and Trimble GPS as well as Google Earth Engine to precisely get customers' meter locations.  

  • Continuous mapping of Nawasco’s water and sanitation infrastructure; Water pipeline, sewer line, consumer meters, appurtenances (Air valves, Section Valves, Tanks, Wash outs, Gate valves, Manholes), all proposed and installed pipeline and sewer extensions, new customer surveys, zonal meters and District Metered Areas. https://new.nawascogis.co.ke 

  • Designing and deploying forms in Kobo Collect, analyzing data received from the field teams and submitting results to my supervisors. 

  • Changing and improving use of GIS data for Nawasco projects.  

  • Increasing productivity, accuracy and efficiency while reducing delays and eliminating errors during data analysis and upload procedures. 

  • Completing mapping projects using ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD, PostgreSQL, GeoServer and Google Earth features.  

  • Evaluating and enhancing current cartographic representations. 

  • Working with Nawasco customers to understand requirements and provide exceptional water and sanitation services.  

  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.  

  • Proficient GIS analysis, documentation and mapping.  

  • Built and maintained Nawasco's DMA database by inputting field data, drawings, and project information.  

  • Implementing collected data to enhance design and development of drawings.  

  • Presenting briefings on maps and exhibits through variety of presentation materials including PowerPoint.  

  • Carrying out site surveys and feasibility studies for proposed projects. 

Projects  

 

 

3. Industrial Attachment at the Ministry of Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Development, Embu County Government (June 2018- August 2018)   

Duties and Responsibilities   

  • GIS Modelling.   

  • Creation of Spatial Data Infrastructure which included creation of a web map and webpage using html, java script and CSS language.   

  • Handling of Global Navigation Satellite Systems e.g. using a GNSS/RTK equipment for spatial data collection.   

  • Survey (Fixed boundary, cadastral and topographical survey)   

  • Management of land cadastre information at the district surveyor’s office.   

  • Cartography and Visualization, including digitization of existing Registry Index Maps from the lands office.   

  • Data Collection using GNSS, Garmin GPS and mobile application software e.g. Essential GPS.  

  • Digital Elevation Modelling   

 

Projects   

  • Topographical Survey of Embu Survey offices. I was involved in carrying out a Topographical survey of Embu District survey offices to aid in the construction of a modern facility. We used a Total Station for data collection and later I created a topographical map from the data we collected.   

  • Mapping of Kiamucuku Community water project area. This project was purposed to create a model for a water project for Kiamucuku Community, a settlement in Kirinyaga County. I was able to come up with the final plan using AutoCAD 2004 and ArcGIS 10.4 softwares.   

  

HOBBIES

  • Networking  

  • Reading  

  • Travelling  

  • Listening to music   

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

ENG. KENNEDY GITONGA

MANAGING DIRECTOR,  

NANYUKI WATER AND SANITATION COMPANY,  

kimskenya@yahoo.com 0720267817

Eng. Kennedy is my current MD

  

ENG. JOSEPH I. MAINA,

TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER,

NANYUKI WATER AND SANITATION COMPANY,

irungusan@gmail.com 0721967137

Eng. Maina is my direct manager at NAWASCO

 

ENG. JULIUS KING’ORI

HEAD OF IRRIGATION,   

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES,   

LAIKIPIA COUNTY GOVERNMENT,

kingsjulius@gmail.com  0725281939

Worked with Eng. Julius on KCSAP and various projects with the ministry of livestock, agriculture and fisheries within Laikipia County.

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