Ann Njogu
Leuven
Summary
Self-driven Geospatial Data Scientist who is competent in GIS & remote sensing analysis, data science and environmental modeling. I am creative, detail-oriented and adaptable to diverse tasks and environments. I have more than4 years experience in GIS/Remote Sensing analysis. My main focus is in using GIS/Remote Sensing to enhance global food security.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Geospatial Researcher
The Instistute of Tropical Medicine (ITM)
Antwerp
12.2024 - Current
- Identification and mapping of areas with high maternal mortality rates
- Facilitation of collection of travel time data to maternal healthcare facilities
- Data cleaning and analysis of travel time and supporting data
- Computation of travel time to maternal healthcare facilities (AccessMod)
- Mapping of areas with Zero Dose Immunization children
- Mapping of healthcare facilities in urban areas in Congo, Rwanda and Kenya
GIS and Remote Sensing Intern
The International Center of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) Lund University
Lund, Sweden
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Project Topic: Mobilizing Remotely-sensed Data for Assessing Climate Resilience of Push-Pull Technology for Maize Cultivation in Western Kenya
- Pre-processed MODIS NDVI data using QGIS and python
- Computed phenology metrics using TIMESAT software
- Compared climate variables with in-situ maize yield data and vegetation phenology metrics
- Generated statistical and graphical visualizations of results
Geospatial Data Analyst
Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Updated the National Land Information Management System(NLIMS)
- Carried out spatial data analysis using QGIS and python
- Analyzed and provided solutions for issues related to digitization of land related records
- Supervised the land records digitization team
- Outsourced information for improvement of the LIMS from various stakeholders
- Trained employees on new tasks
- And Physical Planning - Business or sector: Administrative and support service activities
Geospatial engineering intern
Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KERRA)
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Carried out topographical surveying and leveling of roads under construction
- Produced maps of proposed roads for construction using AutoCAD and ArcGIS
- Staked out bridges and culverts
- Created and analyzed visualizations of the survey data
Education
MSc. in Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation - Environmental Modelling and Management, GEM
Universite Catholique De Louvain (UCLouvain)
09-2024
MSc. in Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation - Environmental Modelling and Management
Lund University
06.2023
Certificate in Data Science - undefined
Strathmore University
08.2022
BSc. in Geospatial Engineering -
University of Nairobi
09-2020
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Data science
- Python
- Machine Learning (Tensorflow/Scikit)
- Microsoft Excel
- MySQL
- Field data collection
- Data Management
LANGUAGES
English Highly proficient
French A1
Swahili Native speaker
Hobbies and Interests
Creative writing, Yoga & fitness, Music, Hiking
Accomplishments
- GEM Erasmus+ Scholarship (2022)
- Best final year thesis project award (2020)
VALUES
Humility Integrity Diligence Ambition Balance
Timeline
Junior Geospatial Researcher
The Instistute of Tropical Medicine (ITM)
12.2024 - Current
GIS and Remote Sensing Intern
The International Center of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) Lund University
07.2023 - 08.2023
Geospatial Data Analyst
Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning
02.2020 - 08.2022
Geospatial engineering intern
Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KERRA)
01.2019 - 03.2019
MSc. in Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation - Environmental Modelling and Management
Lund University
Certificate in Data Science - undefined
Strathmore University
MSc. in Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation - Environmental Modelling and Management, GEM
Universite Catholique De Louvain (UCLouvain)
BSc. in Geospatial Engineering -
University of Nairobi