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Derrick Kombo

@derrickkombo

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Geomatics engineer skilled in web mapping, GIS, and field surveying.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a challenging geospatial role where I can apply field surveying and web-mapping skills, contribute to data-driven projects, learn from experienced teams, and grow in a collaborative, dynamic organization.

I am a motivated Geomatics Engineering student with hands-on internships at Kenya Urban Roads Authority and Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization, and leadership experience as Vice-Chairperson of my departmental club. I specialize in web mapping, spatial analysis, remote sensing, CAD, and engineering surveying, delivering precise data collection and geospatial visualizations.

I have advanced proficiency in ArcGIS, QGIS, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Leaflet.js, Turf.js, Google Earth Engine, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, and field instrumentation such as total stations and theodolites. I seek to contribute technical skills, accuracy, and collaborative field-to-web workflows to impactful geospatial projects while continuing to learn and grow professionally.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Vice-Chairperson

Association of Geomatics and Geospatial Engineering Students

Oct 2024 - Oct 2026 (2 years)

Elected vice-chairperson to coordinate club activities, lead student events, and support peer professional development across the department over a two-year term.

Leadership Event Coordination Student Engagement Communication Stakeholder Management Team Leadership

Student Intern

Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization

May 2025 - Jul 2025 (2 months)

Conducted geospatial data collection and analysis for agricultural research, assisting with satellite imagery processing and spatial database integration over a 10-week internship.

Remote Sensing Google Earth Engine GIS QGIS Python GeoJSON PostGIS Spatial Analysis

Student Intern

Kenya Urban Roads Authority

May 2024 - Aug 2024 (3 months)

Supported field data collection and surveying workflows for road projects, contributing to accurate topographic maps and as-built documentation during an 8-week internship.

Surveying Autocad QGIS PostGIS Field Data Collection

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Bachelor of Science, Geomatics Engineering & Geospatial Information Systems

2021 -

Activities and societies: Vice-Chairperson, Association of Geomatics and Geospatial Engineering Students (AGGES); internships at Kenya Urban Roads Authority and KALRO NARL.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Geomatics Engineering and Geospatial Information Systems with satisfactory academic progress since September 2021.