Key skills and expertise

Bringing over five years of experience as a GIS Analyst, the expert is proficient in QGIS, PostGIS, GeoServer, ENVI, geospatial analysis, data collection and analysis, cartography, Google Earth Engine, R programming, and ArcGIS. Career highlights include significant project experience in mapping initiatives and remote sensing analysis within Ghana. Responsibilities have included assisting in map development, data analysis, satellite image processing, and digitization activities. The expert has demonstrated leadership in spatial data analysis and multi-source data harmonization through contributions to projects such as mapping charcoal scars and examining land surface temperature relationships.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in multiple sectors, the expert has worked in education, GIS, mapping and cadastre, ICT and telecommunications, research and innovation, and agriculture and rural development. Previously held roles include GIS Analyst, Remote Sensing Analyst, and Teaching & Research Assistant. Responsibilities have encompassed spatial data analysis, remote sensing, data collection, and map development. This interdisciplinary expertise supports projects in regional development and capacity building, particularly within Ghana. The expert's extensive professional experience in the country includes involvement in local mapping initiatives and research projects, providing a deep understanding of regional development issues and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, the expert utilizes this language in professional contexts within Ghana, supporting effective communication in projects involving GIS analysis and data collection. This competence facilitates collaboration in both academic and professional settings. The expert is currently pursuing an MSc in Geo-Information Science at the University of Ghana, Accra. This program includes core modules such as spatial statistics, geospatial intelligence, GIS programming, remote sensing, GIS for urban land use planning, and geodatabase management. Additionally, the expert holds a BSc in Economics and Geography from the University of Ghana, where studies included cartography, climatology, fundamentals in GIS, fundamentals in remote sensing, rural development, and regional geography.