James Waichoka

Trained 50+ professionals in medicine, engineering, and education on geospatial and earth observation applications. Created training materials and delivered case studies, achieving a 90% adoption rate of geospatial techniques through post-training support.

Provided GIS and remote sensing solutions for the agricultural sector through mapping and fieldwork. Covered seven provinces in Burundi and prepared detailed reports for stakeholders.

Mapped and conducted data collection exercises for Ewaso Nyiro Basin ecosystem services. Collaborated with Flora and Fauna organizations to assess and analyze ecosystem dynamics.

Conducted restoration mapping using the ROAM framework. Performed ground-truthing exercises on mangroves at Ngomeni in partnership with Nature Kenya and Darwin Foundation.

Designed qualitative/quantitative survey tools to improve data accuracy and streamlined cross-department report harvesting for timely deliverables. Led air quality participatory mapping benefiting 5,000+ residents and supported policy recommendations on child-safe spaces.

Identified and ground-truthed Kenya Water Towers using GIS and remote sensing tools to support conservation efforts. Developed and applied geospatial criteria for conservation planning.

Digitized and managed geospatial/remote sensing data with 100% accuracy and improved storage and retrieval efficiency. Conducted air quality mapping, analyzed food value chain data for Nairobi markets, and archived 50+ GIS project reports.

Pursuing an M.Sc. in Biodiversity and Systematics funded by the NORSTIP scholarship from The Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir).

Completed a B.Sc. in Environmental Planning and Management, with a project titled Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Air Quality Status Before, During and After COVID Pandemic in Nairobi.