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Kachy Nwobi

Geospatial Product Engineer
Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Geospatial analyst with over four years of experience working across raster, vector, and elevation datasets to support mapping platforms, cloud-based systems, and real-world applications like urban planning and logistics. Skilled in using tools like ArcGIS, QGIS, GDAL, and Python to clean, align, and validate data, with a strong focus on quality assurance and automation. Comfortable collaborating with engineers, product teams, and data vendors to source, assess, and integrate geospatial data into operational workflows. Known for a detail-oriented, problem-solving mindset and a genuine interest in how spatial data can drive innovative technology like drone delivery.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Geospatial Product & Support Engineer

Esri
10.2020 - 03.2025
  • Scoped and sourced spatial data for new regions and applications, including cloud-based integrations for mapping and infrastructure projects
  • Cleaned, aligned, and validated raster and vector data using GDAL, ArcGIS, and Python
  • Coordinated with external teams and vendors to ensure high-quality geospatial inputs for production systems
  • Worked closely with engineers and designers to support tool development, QA processes, and system documentation
  • Contributed to internal data processing pipelines, helping ensure clean, usable data for project rollouts

GIS Data & Content Associate

PolicyMap
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Evaluated the quality and coverage of public and commercial datasets
  • Used ArcGIS and SQL to prepare demographic and spatial datasets for a national data platform
  • Created user guides and content explaining data structure, use cases, and limitations
  • Worked with the product team to troubleshoot data issues and suggest improvements

Urban Planning Analyst (GIS)

CHPlanning, LTD
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Conducted GIS-based land use and demographic research for infrastructure and transit projects
  • Helped create maps and visuals to support planning reports and RFPs
  • Assisted with gathering and organizing local datasets for public use

Education

M.S. - Geospatial Technology for Geodesign

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

B.S. - Environmental Engineering, Minor in Finance

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Geospatial Data QA & Integration

  • Remote Sensing & Spatial Analysis

  • Raster/Vector Formats: GeoTIFF, LAS/LAZ, DEM/DSM, Shapefiles, GeoJSON

  • Tools: ArcGIS, QGIS, GDAL/OGR, Python, SQL

  • Light Front-End: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (basic familiarity)

  • Vendor Coordination & Data Sourcing

  • Technical Documentation & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Certification

Bloomberg Market Concepts

Community Service

  • Women in Geospatial Network
  • Philadelphia Women in GIS
  • Habitat for Humanity – Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

Timeline

Geospatial Product & Support Engineer

Esri
10.2020 - 03.2025

GIS Data & Content Associate

PolicyMap
01.2019 - 08.2019

Urban Planning Analyst (GIS)

CHPlanning, LTD
09.2018 - 12.2018

B.S. - Environmental Engineering, Minor in Finance

Drexel University

M.S. - Geospatial Technology for Geodesign

Thomas Jefferson University

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