Freddy Moracha
GIS / Geospatial Expert | Spatial Analytics | AI Workflow Documentation
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Geospatial Engineer with a Bachelor of Engineering from the Technical University of Kenya and hands-on experience in GIS, remote sensing, spatial analytics, and Python-based geospatial workflows. Skilled at documenting complex technical processes clearly for both technical and non-technical audiences. Experienced in applying AI coding tools to geospatial problem-solving and eager to contribute to next-generation AI training and evaluation frameworks.
Strong background in end-to-end geospatial workflows, spatial database management, and field data acquisition.
Experience
Attachment Intern — Geospatial Engineering at Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA)
3 Months · Industrial Attachment
- Road Infrastructure Mapping: Collected, processed, and mapped spatial data for road networks and highway infrastructure in the South Rift region using ArcGIS and QGIS — producing datasets and map outputs used by senior engineers in planning decisions.
- Python & Spatial Analytics: Applied Python-based geospatial tools (GeoPandas, Shapely) to analyse and manipulate large spatial datasets, supporting data-driven infrastructure assessments.
- Technical Workflow Documentation: Documented end-to-end GIS and survey workflows in clear technical reports, ensuring processes were reproducible and understandable to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders.
- Field Surveys & Data Acquisition: Conducted topographic and route surveys using GPS/GNSS equipment and total stations, contributing to road design and maintenance planning datasets.
- AutoCAD Civil 3D: Prepared technical drawings, road alignments, and grading designs from survey data for road improvement project documentation.
- Spatial Database Management: Captured, cleaned, and updated geospatial datasets in the KENHA spatial database, maintaining data accuracy and consistency across project sites.
- Stakeholder Reporting: Contributed to technical reports and map outputs presented to senior engineers and project stakeholders — practising clear communication of complex spatial findings.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Geospatial Engineering – Technical University of Kenya (2019 – 2024)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) – Kapsabet High School (2015 – 2018)
