GEOSPATIAL DATA SPECIALIST FROM JOHANNESBURG
I hold a BSc Honours degree in Geoinformatics
from the University of Pretoria, where I cultivated a robust foundation in
spatial data management, governance, analysis, and visualisation.
During my internship at Kartoza, I gained invaluable experience in spatial data digitisation, collection, and cleaning for various projects and clients.
I am a quick learner driven by a continuous desire for professional
development and growth. My adeptness extends to thriving in collaborative
team environments as well as autonomously, showcasing strong
adaptability and composure under pressure.
My overarching objective is to harness my geospatial proficiency
and technological skills to make meaningful contributions to
impactful outcomes within communities.
SKILLS
Services That I Provide
Map Design
I craft contemporary destination and activity maps that mark the events that matter most. Specifically designed to show the landmark places and events you wish to cherish forever.
Portfolio Creation/Refurbishment
I create distinctive business portfolios, logos, flyers, and business cards, providing a comprehensive visual identity for new companies.
Read MoreAdditionally, I offer personalised design services for individuals, enhancing the visual appeal of their CVs, portfolios and other personal branding elements to establish a unique and fresh aesthetic.
Front End Coding
Adept at designing static maps, web maps, web app layouts and static websites using CSS libraries such as Bootstrap, Leaflet
SQL Proficient
Basic CRUD operations and transaction control on regular databases and spatial databases.
Read MoreAlso capable of database design and validation. Optimised querying. Creation of tables, views and indexes to deal with everyday transactions.
GIS Technology Proficient
Regular use of spatial apps such as QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, Tableau to visualise the built-environment or natural phenomena to solve diverse spatial problems.
Read MoreThese problems range from helping students find the best accommodation for them according to various criteria to mapping unknown locations in remote areas of the country or creating real-time data-driven dashboards for processes in a company or crime activity.
Remote Sensing Data Analysis
Using Sentinel-2, Landsat, SPOT imagery, I can process satellite imagery to analyse spectral profiles and extract diverse biophysical and geospatial information on various types of landscapes.
WORK
My Recent Projects
Company Flyer
Recently created flyers for an entrepreneur who washes shoes and wishes to establish their business on social platforms.
OBRA - A Labour Requesting App Concept
OBRA means Work. An app that allows users to request manual labour. People need workers, many more need work. Companies/individuals can register themselves as workers/cohorts to work on various physically demanding projects such as moving furniture, large-scale gardening, yard cleaning, line operating, grave-digging, packaging etc.
Read MorePrices are a function of:
1. The travelling distance between the cohort and the user's location.
2. The cohort size chosen.
3. The work they will be doing.
ACCOMMODE
A student residence finding tool made to simplify the hunt for accomodation in Hatfield for University of Pretoria students with updated and accurate annual rent prices.
Read MoreWith ratings and comments from fellow students, an extra layer of 'feedback' can help determine whether a particular residence suits your needs. Check it out.
WORLDWIDE
Co-Founder of a company that primarily maps remote areas in Africa with our inaugural region being eSwatini
ABOUT
My Education & Experience
Education
Honours in Geoinformatics (BSc Hons)
University of Pretoria (2023)
Research thesis title: Investigating the
variation in the relationship between barchan migration direction
and wind direction over time.
Modules: Applied Data Science, Advanced Remote Sensing,
Geospatial Data Legislation, Spatial Statistics and Geodesy
Bachelor of Science: Geoinformatics
University of Pretoria (2017 - 2022)
Modules: Advanced Databases, Advanced GIS, System Architecture and Networks, Spatial Analysis, Remote Sensing, data visualisation and web application design.
National Senior Certificate
Sandown High School (2012 - 2017)
Subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Geography, Life Sciences
Top Achiever (2012 - 2017)
Head Boy (2017)
Experience
Geospatial Intern
Kartoza (January 2023 - April 2023)
Geodatabase design and implementation
using SQL and Python.
Performed rigorous user acceptance testing on the SASDI Electronic Metadata
Catalogue website development.
Data cleaning, preparation, Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) using Python.
GIS analysis for land use planning.
QGIS report creation alongside fellow interns.
Session Producer
University of Pretoria (October 2022)
Biennial Society of South African Geographers Conference
Ensured smooth running of academic presentations both in-person and online using
Zoom and Jitsi Meet.
Sales Consultant
Smollan, Tradeway, Tribe, Core Group (2018 - 2023)
In-store and events brand promotions
Learned product specifics for various brands, viz. Kellogg's Coco Pops, Discovery Bank &
Vitality, ComicCon Africa, SodaStream, ShineClub, Vuse and Velo activations.
Most recently, under Core Group, I worked on improving DJI products exposure in-stores.
Retail Sales Assistant
Adidas Concept Store (December 2017)
Interacted effectively with 50+ potential customers on a daily
basis.
Carried out Visual Merchandiser's store vision.
Processed everyday customer transactions.
Certificates
Machine Learning
Sololearn (2021)
Intermediate Python
Sololearn (2021)
SQL
Sololearn (2021)