ERICK OMONDI ODIRE
Nairobi, Kenya, --https://www.datascienceportfol.io/omondi_odire
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
With almost six years of experience as a GIS analyst, I have demonstrated a strong track record of
executing GIS and remote sensing tasks for various national and international organizations striving to
attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). My expertise spans diverse domains such as energy,
urban infrastructure development, conservation of natural resources, and agricultural expansion. I pride
myself on being a diligent and efficient professional, capable of delivering results to the highest standards
of quality.
SKILLS HIGHLIGHTS
2D & 3D mapping and web maps creation using various GIS software.
Spatial data collection using wide applications such as survey123.
Performing image processing and change detection using various satellite images.
Data cleaning, geospatial analysis, visualization, reporting, and presentation of results using maps,
dashboards, story maps, and web applications.
Creating, updating, and maintaining GIS databases and information management systems.
Developing research designs, writing and presenting scientific studies.
Developing and implementing GIS related capacity building programs for various organizations.
SOFTWARE’S AND APPLICATIONS
GIS and Remote Sensing
ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro,
Data collection and analysis
GPS, Enketo, Kobo Collect,
ArcGIS Online, QGIS, Google ODK,
Survey 123,
Collect
Computer Software Skills
Office 365
SharePoint
Earth, Google Earth Engine and Earth, Post GIS, SPSS, STATA,
MS Word
Arc Inpho, Global Mapper
SAS, Python, R, Tableau, Power
MS Excel
BI, Excel,
MS Publisher
Onlooker,
tables, JAVA
Pivot
MS Access
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EXPERIENCE
GIS Research Assistant, September 2021 – December 2021
World Agroforestry, (ICRAF), Nairobi, Kenya.
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Collated spatial data for project sites including vegetation, terrain, land use/cover, and climate data
in Google Earth Engine.
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Actively participated in supporting research by performing geospatial analysis and map creations
to understand agroforestry dynamics.
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Conducted trends in tree cover change in RangER project sites in Kenya to identify areas that
needed more tree cover and understand drivers for change in tree cover.
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Participated in fieldwork to validate reports and research using the Collect Earth tool.
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Supported technical report writing using the Web of Science website.
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Collated literature using mendeley bibliography software and Web of Science.
GIS Consultant, April 2021 – May 2021
Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse (VSF) Samburu, Kenya.
Building drought resilience in Samburu County (Kenya) through Sustainable Rangelands Management
(DR-SRM) Project.
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Cleaned data from fieldwork using Excel to reduce errors and duplicates.
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Created maps for the study area to help in the writing of the final report
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Analyzed data in R and SPSS to highlight the relationship between pastoralism and drought.
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Wrote a report on the findings to help the county government of Samburu in creating sustainable
rangeland management measures to help reduce drought.
GIS Consultant, June 2020 – December 2020
Ramani Geosystems Ltd, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Performed vector data extraction from aerial imageries using Ramani Online platform and ArcGIS
online.
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Digitized high-resolution aerial imagery for various clients of Ramani Geosystems.
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Conducted data quality checks, visual inspections, and automated routine checks for each mapped
layer to enhance spatial data quality.
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Compiled final data and presented it to clients on time.
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GIS Field Technician, July 2020 – October 2020
ESRI Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya.
Kenya Petroleum Technical Assistance Project: Mapping petrol stations to establish a GIS infrastructural
database for the Kenya Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) to enhance compliance,
monitoring, and identifying market gaps in the Energy sector.
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Created fieldwork surveys using Survey 123 for efficient field data collection.
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Performed data collection of all filling stations in Kenya using Survey 123. This data helped the
Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) to be able to monitor the filling stations and
increase its operational efficiency by about 50%.
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Conducted data cleaning and analysis using R to remove errors and improve data quality.
Geospatial Data Analyst, June 2018 – June 2020
Ramani Geosytems Ltd, Nairobi, Kenya.
Worked in the production department of Ramani Geosystems and aided task in projects for various clients
such as KETRACO and Safaricom
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Extracted vector data (buildings, roads, utilities, fences) both in 2D and 3D using Arc Map, Arc
Inpho, and QGIS based on clients’ needs.
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Performed aerial image processing and analysis using ArcGIS, Global Mapper, and QGIS to show
the spatial distribution of features.
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Performed field data collection and analysis using ODK and Kobo Collect.
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Created maps using ArcGIS in various formats to suit client specifications and ensured timely
delivery of the quality data.
GIS Technician, August 2017-January, 2018
Azimath Company Ltd, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Conducted field data collection using Nomad Trimble Mobile GPS for various clients such as
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.
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Created, edited, and analyzed GIS data using ArcMap to establish the relationship between map
features.
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Created topographic and web maps to aid the final reporting of data to clients
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GIS Intern, May 2017 – July 2017
Kisumu Water and Sewerage Company Ltd, Kisumu, Kenya.
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Maintained the KIWASCO geodatabase by populating it with geospatial data to improve the
service delivery by the company by reducing leakages by about 60%.
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Conducted field data collection using Garmin Etrex GPS to identify leakages and illegal
connections
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Created, edited, and analyzed data using QGIS to help scale up the company operations such as
reduction of non-revenue water.
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Created a hydraulic model to help create new and affordable water connections for the Kisumu
County Government water sector.
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Created maps using QGIS to help in decision-making and writing of reports.
GIS Data Enumerator, September 2016 – October 2016
Azimath Company Ltd, Nairobi, Kenya.
Project on updating the Kenya Power GIS database with spatial data of all its utilities from transformers
to customer location (PRN).
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Participated in field data collection using Nomad Trimble Mobile GPS to collect the locations of
transformers, poles, and customer meters that led to an increase in new connections and improved
customer care services.
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Performed data cleaning, editing, and analysis using ArcGIS to reduce errors from the field.
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Created maps and wrote reports to help in decision-making.
EDUCATION
2023 – M.Sc. Environment and Natural Resources Management, Makerere University,
Kampala, Uganda.
Thesis: Assessing mangrove forests dynamics and their associated drivers, a study of Mombasa,
Tana River, and Lamu Counties, Kenya.
Other projects: Assessing the impact of forest zonation on tree species richness and abundance in
Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda
2016- Bachelor of Arts (Geography), Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya.
2012-Advanced Computer Software Skills, St. Kizito VTI, Certificate in computer skills and
networking.
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2011-Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Maseno School, Kisumu.
AWARDS
Jan 2022-Full scholarship masters study (German Academic Exchange Service-DAAD).
Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
May 2021-Introduction to Coaching, World Rugby Union.
July 2017-Graduate Trainee Program, Kisumu Water and Sewerage Company. Best team
presentation at the annual graduate trainee program.
May 2010-Nyanza Provincial Secondary Games, Sawagongo High School. Certificate of Merit
in winning Nyanza Secondary Schools Rugby 15s.
TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS
November 2022 – Spatial Data Science: The New Frontier in Analytics, Environmental Systems
Research Institute (ESRI)
June 2021-Planning for Monitoring and Evaluation, Philanthropy University
March 2021-Cartography with ArcGIS Pro, Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI)
July 2017-Graduate Trainee Program, Kisumu Water and Sewerage Company (KIWASCO)
SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
December 2019-Actively contributed to writing a manuscript to the scientific data nature research
titled “landscape dynamics: an open-access spatial-temporal database for the KenyaTanzania
borderlands”
(paper
#sdata-)
by
Peter
Tyrell.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s-
December 2021-Co-authored Kenya Rangelands Ecosystem Services Productivity (RangER)
project report on behalf of World Agroforestry, Nairobi, Kenya. “Trends in tree cover change in
the Amaya Triangle, northern Kenya,” by Aynekulu E, Odire Erick, Malesu, M. 2021
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REFEREES
Dr. Daniel Waiswa, Lecturer, Makerere University.
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Sydney Simiyu Nyongesa – Solutions Engineer, ESRI Eastern
Africa.
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Josphat Wachira – Head of Production, Ramani Geosytems Ltd.
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