Chisenga Panashe Shammar
Surveying And Geomatics Professional
Centenary, Zimbabwe
Summary
Dedicated Geomatics professional with expertise in GIS, hazard mapping, and machine learning. Contributed to maternal care access research at Place Alert Labs and disaster recovery efforts with Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Local Government. Developed a Python-based maize yield prediction model for my dissertation, demonstrating the ability to combine geospatial and programming expertise to address complex challenges. Open to relocating internationally to contribute to impactful, data-driven projects.
Overview
1
1
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
14
14
Certifications
Work History
Surveying Assistant
Remako Group
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Field work assistance
- Data collection and management
- Administrative tasks
Student Intern
Department of Civil Protection (Ministry of Local Government and Public Works of Zimbabwe)
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted with disaster recovery efforts, hazard mapping and data filing
GIS Student Intern
Place Alert Labs
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Data gathering, processing and analysis for the Place Alert Labs' PRECISE research project on assessing the extent of seasonal variation across Africa and its implications on modelling geographical access to maternal care
Education
Bachelor of Science Honors Degree - Surveying and Geomatics
Midlands State University
01.2017 - 04.2022
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
Python Programming (Intermediate/Occasional)
ArcGIS Pro
QGIS SNAP (Sentinel Application Platform)
Spatial Data Visualization
Geospatial Data Analysis
GPS systems, total stations, levels
Digital terrain modeling
Topographic Surveying
Time management
Creative thinking
Dependability
Certification
Basics of Geographic Coordinate Systems Certificate, Esri
Affiliations
- Zimbabwe Institute of Geomatics
- Esri Young Professionals Network
- Women in Geospatial - Member + Participant of the 2023 Mentorship Program as a mentee
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/25/98
- Gender: Female
References
Dr P Maunga
University of South Wales
+447886868709
Dr C Paradzayi
Midlands State University
+263717845599
Timeline
Surveying Assistant
Remako Group
09.2022 - 07.2023
Student Intern
Department of Civil Protection (Ministry of Local Government and Public Works of Zimbabwe)
06.2021 - 11.2021
GIS Student Intern
Place Alert Labs
09.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science Honors Degree - Surveying and Geomatics
Midlands State University
01.2017 - 04.2022