Erick Abuor

Geospatial professional with experience supporting climate resilience, sustainable development, spatial planning, and evidence-based decision-making across academic, public, and private sector environments. Skilled in the application of geospatial technologies, spatial analytics, environmental assessment, and data-driven approaches to address complex development and environmental challenges.

Through roles in consultancy, academia, and industry, I have contributed to multidisciplinary projects involving stakeholder engagement, research support, project coordination, environmental management, and geospatial intelligence. My experience spans integrating GIS, remote sensing, field data systems, and spatial modelling to generate actionable insights that inform planning, policy implementation, and resource management.

I possess strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving capabilities, complemented by experience working with diverse teams and stakeholders. Passionate about leveraging innovation, technology, and research to advance climate action, resilience, and sustainable development, I am committed to supporting initiatives that create lasting technological, social, environmental, and economic impact at local, national, and regional levels.

GIS Technician / Academic Support Staff at The Co-operative University of Kenya (2025-10 – Present)

In current role, support the delivery of GIS and Remote Sensing education and applied research by providing technical guidance, facilitating practical training, and assisting in academic and project-based GIS applications. Responsibilities focus on building student capacity, supporting instructional delivery, and ensuring effective use of geospatial technologies in both learning and research environments.

• Provide hands-on support to students in GIS and remote sensing, guiding them in spatial analysis, data processing, and interpretation of results for academic and applied projects
• Assist in the delivery of practical sessions, ensuring students gain proficiency in industry-standard GIS tools and workflows
• Support the preparation of instructional materials, datasets, and exercises to enhance student understanding and engagement in geospatial concepts
• Assist students and faculty in geospatial components of research projects, contributing to data analysis, mapping, and presentation of findings
• Maintain GIS laboratory resources, including software, datasets, and equipment, ensuring a functional and efficient learning environment

Environmental & Geospatial Analyst (Associate) at EMGIC Consultancy Ltd. (2024-07 – 2025-10)

Delivered environmental and geospatial consultancy services on projects commissioned by county governments and private-sector clients. Role combined project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and applied geospatial analysis to support climate action, environmental management, and sustainable development initiatives.

• Contributed to the development of spatial insights to support planning, risk assessment, and resource management in infrastructure and environmental projects
• Contributed to the preparation of environmental reports and management plans, ensuring clarity, coherence, and alignment with statutory and policy frameworks
• Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, supporting project delivery, facilitating communication, and ensuring timely completion of assignments
• Led and coordinated field data collection activities, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and maintaining data quality across environmental assessments
• Participated in workshops and stakeholder forums, presenting findings and supporting discussions on climate action, sustainability, and development priorities at local and national levels

Technical Attaché at Esri Eastern Africa (2022-07 – 2022-09)

Actively involved in a range of projects that enhanced practical experience in geospatial technologies, spatial data management, and client-focused GIS solutions. Role allowed to work directly with GIS professionals and clients, contributing to real-world applications of Esri technology.

• Conducted on-site geospatial data collection using mobile GIS applications such as ArcGIS Collector and Survey123, capturing high-accuracy spatial and attribute data for clients across various sectors, including utilities and infrastructure
• Ensured data integrity through quality control processes and effective coordination with the GIS data management team
• Developed and customized ArcGIS Pro workflows to support client-specific GIS tasks, including configuring task-based interfaces and creating geoprocessing models using ModelBuilder
• Processed, analyzed, and visualized spatial datasets to support decision-making processes, utilizing tools such as spatial joins, buffer analysis, and interpolation techniques
• Created high-quality maps and dashboards for client reporting and presentations, ensuring adherence to cartographic standards and client branding requirements
• Supported GIS training sessions and presentations for clients unfamiliar with Esri tools

Enumerator at Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (2019-08 – 2019-08)

• Assisted with data collection for the national census by conducting surveys and recording accurate demographic information
• Ensured confidentiality and compliance with government protocols during fieldwork

B.Sc. in Geospatial Engineering (Second Class Honours) – University of Nairobi (2018 – 2023)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Orero High School (2014 – 2017)