Kevin Muhia Gathogo

• Project Coordination: Lead GIS projects (Mannai 2024 CGIS GIS Technology Day, in which Ashghal won 1st position); Engineering Information Section, Engineering Service Department teams.
• Collaboration: Work with engineers and planners; communicate findings in BIM-GIS, schema integration (geometry and attributes), new database model re-engineering, etc.
• Strategic planning and management of GIS projects (roads, drainage, and buildings).
• Organizational Data Enhancement and Quality Study (Data Enhancement) • Roads and drainage infrastructure spatial data analysis: Roads 2, • • • • Drainage FSW 2, SGW 2, TSE 2, Building 2, Summary 2.

• GIS Automation and Scripting (CAD to GIS2).
• Quality control and quality assurance of PWA assets from editors and contractors (ws3 QAQC tool2).
Cycle lane, road navigation data, FIFA transport route updating for publishing to CGIS.
• Support the Innovation team and IT in understanding the Data Team's and Analysis needs, especially in tools development.
• Focal point of asset tagging for all assets in the enterprise asset management system.
• Part of the design and execution of large-scale data pipelines leads the team in ingesting infrastructure asset data into enterprise systems, aligning with Ashghal's utility digitization goals.
• Developed ETL processes for ingesting and transforming geospatial and tabular data (Excel, geodatabases, CAD, survey inputs) into centralized repositories and Azure-based platforms.
• Integrated GIS datasets (roads, lighting, signage, ducts) with backend systems using Python, SQL, and ArcPy, enhancing data accessibility for analytics and visualization.
Built validation tools and automated scripts to ensure data quality, profiling, completeness, and adherence to governance frameworks.
• Designed spatially enabled dashboards and Power BI reports to support planning, monitoring, and executive decision-making.
• Applied strong spatial data modeling practices, contributing to the design of data warehousing structures for critical asset layers.
• Collaborated with data governance teams and consultants to apply stewardship, metadata standards, and lifecycle control over infrastructure datasets.
• Participated in multi-agency workshops, aligning geospatial data submission and exchange with Ashghal standards across upstream and downstream projects.
• Maintained synchronization between digital platforms (SharePoint, interim databases, and enterprise GIS), and enhanced data discoverability and reuse.
• Resolved technical issues related to schema integration, asset tagging, snapping, and field matching using advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Familiar with Apache technologies such as Kafka, Spark, and Airflow through MSc AI coursework and certifications, with ongoing upskilling in orchestration tools.
• Familiar with Azure Databricks and Data Lake integration via MSc AI modules, and practical lab-based assignments relevant to real-world data engineering.

• Company Overview: (Ashghal website 2) and (PsTech website 2)
• Technical Support and Training: Provide technical support to end-users, troubleshoot
  issues, and deliver training sessions to build GIS capacity within the organization such
  as Conducting Knowledge transfer sessions, GIS training, and organization of GIS events
  (ArcGIS story Maps 2) and (GIS Day 2)
  • Data review of contractor submission(PWA standards, connectivity of feature classes in
  a network, topological errors, and business rules, ).
  • Verifying, and updating Roads and Drainage Asset (As built, Design, and Survey -
  CAD/GIS), reconciling and posting to parent version.
  • Carrying out Map production for Engineers, and higher management (Directors and
  Managers) for decision making.
  • Preparing and analyzing flowline roads for subject matter experts to upload and update
  in Google maps
  • Project Coordination: Lead GIS projects; coordinate with departments.
  • Conducted GIS data enhancement activities for various projects, including compiling
  and mapping project codes and reference numbers.
  • Analyzed gaps in GIS contract numbers and provided detailed reports for further action.
  • Extracted and processed GIS data from interim databases for top-value contracts.
  • Conducted quality control checks on GIS data enhancement reports and provided feedback
  for corrections.
  • Collaborated with various departments to ensure GIS data accuracy and consistency
  across projects.
  • Utilized GIS tools to extract, process, and analyze large datasets for project reporting.
  • Provided support for GIS data-related queries and issues, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Managed and updated GIS data systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Utilized GIS visualization tools to create reports and presentations for stakeholders.
  • Conducted GIS data audits to identify and rectify discrepancies.
  • Provided support for GIS data migration and integration projects.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to ensure GIS data security and integrity.
  • Participated in GIS data governance initiatives to ensure compliance with organizational
  policies.
  • Provided training and support to team members on GIS tools and techniques.
  • Conducted GIS data analysis to identify trends and patterns for decision-making.
  • Managed and updated GIS data dictionaries and metadata.
  • Provided support for GIS data-related projects and initiatives.
  • Conducted GIS data quality assessments to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Company Overview: (Kahramaa website 2) and (Edgewater Technical Services - Al Malki Group website 2)
• GIS team leader of over 15 GIS Surveyor and 3 GIS technicians.
• Facilitate Planning and Design Engineer in gathering Geo-data from Qatar Armed forces, Qatar Petroleum, CRA, QNBN, Ministry of Transport Communication, Ashghal road and drainage through the Scheme Management System.
• Feeder tracing and amending overloads or inconsistency in different electric apparatus in GIS (LV, MV and EHV distribution datasets and support structures).
• Ensure Contractors' CAD and GIS submission is as per Kahramaa Standards.
• GIS editing in a version control environment using ArcFM capabilities.
• QA/QC of Electricity data updated in GIS.
• Use of geometric network tools and Utility network analyst tools to find and resolve the loops, Connectivity, Disconnected, Upstream and Downstream, Network path, and Network Flows in the database.
• Creation of Domains and Subtypes as part of a data structure according to the laid down standard for Survey data collected by Kahramaa Surveyor.
• AutoCAD As-built conversion, uploading, edge matching in Enterprise GIS, the population of the attribute, reconciling and resolving conflicts, and posting to higher version.
• (Kahramaa website 2) and (Edgewater Technical Services - Al Malki Group website 2)

• Company Overview: (UREPI website 2) (World Bank Funded Project 2)
• Base map Preparation:-Digitization, topological editing, and updating of attributes of street centerlines land plots and building units (property).
• Street Coding:-Segmentation of the Zone into coding sectors; Determining Orientation of Streets- N-S Oriented streets; W-E Oriented Streets; Coding N-S Oriented Streets (Assigned ODD numbers); Coding W-E Oriented Streets (Assigned EVEN numbers. N-S reference point).
• Property Address Numbering and Signage: - Establishing Main property access ways (property frontages).
• Assigning address numbers to named/codified streets.
• Verify the conformity and consistency of the property numbering/addressing.
• Identifying the type of street name signs required for each intersection T-junction, Cross junction, and Roundabouts (i.e. Unidirectional, bidirectional, multidirectional signs).
• Development of street signage maps (A map that shows where street sign name plates should be placed).
• Presentation, training, creating awareness to stakeholders, Ministry/State and County
  officials.
  • Maintained GIS data dictionaries, symbology standards, and metadata documentation
  to ensure consistency across layers and projects.
  • Designed visual maps, GIS dashboards, and spatial analytics to support Nairobi County
  and Ministry of Urban and Housing cross-departmental committees in reporting and
  planning activities.
  • Performed data validation, topology checks, attribute updates, and feature class restructuring
  in geodatabases to support digital infrastructure models as part of the deliverables.
  • Project direction, formulation, map production, and reporting.

• Company Overview: (Renaissance Planning website 2)
• In charge of the company spatial data/database administrator.
• Distribution of GIS tasks to other staff.
• Process survey data for Topographic maps & zoning purpose.
• Developing spatial plans using AutoCAD and GIS software.
• GIS team lead in the following projects: Kenya roads board (roads delineation, segmentation and attribution population as per the laid standards), Nturingwi 'A' and Timau township spatial planning; Murengeti subdivision for Change of Use; Machakos city, Wamba, Suguta, Achers Post local development plan (LPDP).
• Presenting GIS.
• (Renaissance Planning website 2)

• Company Overview: (Geomaps Africa website 2)
• Collection of GPS positions for utility features (Nairobi water meters).
• Pre-processing GPS point to GIS point features and overlaying them on Land plots to create thematic maps.
• Participation in weekly meetings and writing of weekly reports.
• Collection of customer data using a structured questionnaire.
• Customer data entry in the created database.
• In charge of a team of 5 reporting to a supervisor in my zone.
• (Geomaps Africa website 2)

• GPS point data collection and mapping of events that affect the community such as crime zones, business generating activities, etc.
• These surveys and mapping enabled the planning of outreaches accordingly, engaging youth on the issues affecting them.
• As a community leader and mapping lead, was able to lead a group of youth in various theatre performances as a Leader of a Group called Fahari Afrika. Such as receiving and welcoming country presidents, and high-level dignitaries in airports, and International performances of traditional songs and dances in China, Taiwan, and in the U.A.E global Village (after the end of Dip Nov 2011 - 2012).
• Promoted Culture Exchange in performances in Various Dubai Schools and Colleges.
• Showcasing African Culture and tradition through traditional Songs and dances. Government of Kenya in collaboration with U.A.E government (Culture Exchange).

• Company Overview: (DRSRS website 2)
• Carried out Remote Sensing, GIS editing, and Mapping of Natural Resources.
• Used ERDAS IMAGINE 9.1, IDRIS KILIMANJARO, ArcView 3.2, ARCGIS 9.3 software.
• Carrying out a Project from start to end. Especially Large-scale ones like the Prediction of the Quantity of Maize Harvested using the DOT grid concept and Land cover/Land Use change analysis.
• Trained on technical report writing and presentation of findings.
• Trained on how to communicate or interpret maps to senior management officers as well as junior staff.
• Land Use/Land Cover Change Detection and Mapping: - Use of GIS and Remote sensing (ERDAS).
• (DRSRS website 2)