GIS Specialist | Climate Change Researcher | Environmentalist
Freelance GIS & Agricultural Surveyor at Independent Consultant
Independent Consultant · freelance
Apr 2026 – Present · 5 mos · Kampala/Gulu, Uganda
Farm Boundary & Topographic Mapping: Conducted independent perimeter surveys and digitized land use zones for local land owners using ArcGIS Pro while ensuring topological accuracy for farm polygons. Remote Sensing Analysis: Utilized open-source satellite imagery to generate Vegetation Indices and digital elevation models, advising farmers on crop suitability and soil health monitoring. Spatial Data Consulting: Provided data collection and mapping services to consultancy firms which included mapping, cleaning and validating over 5000 farm polygons with their correct IDs.
Esri Eastern Africa · internship
Jan 2026 – Mar 2026 · 2 mos · Eastern Africa
Capstone Project: "Mapping Climate Change Impacts on Food Security in West Acholi" Project Leadership: Independently conceptualized and executed a geospatial study covering Gulu, Amuru, Nwoya, and Omoro districts to address regional climate vulnerability. Advanced Data Engineering: Processed 25 years (1999-2024) of spatiotemporal climate data using ArcGIS Pro, utilizing Multidimensional Raster analysis to identify long-term environmental trends. Interactive Storytelling: Authored a professional ArcGIS Story Map to synthesize research findings into a narrative format, using sidecars and map actions to engage policy-makers. Strategic Data Visualization: Developed a comprehensive ArcGIS Dashboard featuring interactive selectors and gauges to provide a visual summary of agricultural risks. Analytical Rigor: Applied Mann-Kendall and Sen's Slope statistics to provide mathematically sound predictions for future food security hotspots.
Meteor Solutions Limited · internship
Nov 2022 – Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Gulu, Uganda
Full-Cycle Mapping Workflows: Lead end-to-end mapping projects, from mobile data collection and rigorous cleaning to the production of high-quality cartographic outputs for clients. Spatial Data Engineering: Interpret complex engineering drawings and blueprints to generate precise shapefiles, geodatabases, and thematic maps for technical reports. Quality Assurance: Perform georeferencing and topology checks to ensure all digitized vector data meets national survey and mapping standards. Database Administration: Manage and maintain comprehensive Management Information Systems (MIS) within a GIS environment, ensuring data integrity and seamless spatial integration.
Nwoya District Local Government · internship
Sep 2021 – Oct 2021 · 1 mo · Nwoya, Uganda
Environmental Governance: Assisted the District Environment Officer in monitoring local conservation programs and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Community Mobilization: Participated in community sensitization meetings regarding sustainable land use, wetland conservation, and climate change adaptation strategies. Reporting & Documentation: Supported the preparation of environmental impact briefs and district-level status reports on natural resource management.
Meteor Solutions Limited · internship
Aug 2020 – Aug 2021 · 1 yr · Gulu, Uganda
Precision Data Acquisition: Executed high-accuracy field coordinate collection using GNSS/GPS technology for boundary opening, topographic surveys, and complex land sub-divisions. Technical Instrumentation: Expertly operated advanced surveying hardware, including SinoGNSS T300 and G200 receivers, ensuring sub-centimetre accuracy for cadastral mapping and infrastructure projects. Land Administration & Legal Literacy: Streamlined the land titling process by
Undergraduate thesis research focused on identifying climate-resilient pathways for smallholder farmers in Alero subcounty. Designed and executed a comprehensive research framework to assess climate change impacts on food security.
A geospatial study covering Gulu, Amuru, Nwoya, and Omoro districts to address regional climate vulnerability. Processed 25 years (1999-2024) of spatiotemporal climate data using ArcGIS Pro, utilizing Multidimensional Raster analysis to identify long-term environmental trends. Authored a professional ArcGIS Story Map and developed an interactive ArcGIS Dashboard to visualize agricultural risks and food security hotspots using Mann-Kendall and Sen's Slope statistics.
Makerere University · Geographical Sciences