Geomatic Engineer
GIS Developer

Transforming Spatial Data into Actionable Intelligence

Specializing in Urban Climate Adaptation, Advanced GIS Development, Remote Sensing, and Civil Engineering Design with expertise in Python, R, QGIS, Civil 3D, ArchiCAD, ERDAS, ENVI, and modern web technologies.

15+

Projects

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Technologies

2+

Years Experience

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Daniel Manyasa
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Daniel Manyasa

Geomatic Engineer & GIS Developer

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
Nyeri, Kenya
QGIS
Python
Civil 3D
ArchiCAD
ERDAS
ENVI

About Me

Professional Geomatic Engineer with expertise in spatial data science

Professional Summary

I am a dedicated Geomatic Engineering student at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology with a strong foundation in geospatial technologies, remote sensing, and civil engineering design. My expertise spans from advanced GIS analysis and web development to comprehensive urban planning and climate adaptation solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geomatic Engineering and GIS

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

2022 - Present

Professional Experience

GIS & Engineering Intern

Nyeri Water & Sanitation Company (NYEWASCO)

Industrial Attachment

Volunteer GIS Specialist

URISA GIS Corps

Volunteer Position

Phone / WhatsApp
+254 112 219 135
Location

Nyeri, Kenya

Core Competencies

GIS & Remote Sensing 92%
Web GIS Development 85%
Civil Engineering Design 88%
Spatial Data Analysis (R/Python) 90%
Urban Climate Adaptation 82%
Field Surveying 87%

Featured Projects

Comprehensive portfolio of geospatial and engineering projects

Live Project Open Source

Nairobi Traffic Analysis

Comprehensive Python-based analysis of Nairobi traffic patterns using OpenStreetMap data, congestion hotspot identification, and route optimization algorithms with interactive visualization.

Python GeoPandas Folium OSMnx NetworkX JavaScript
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Featured

Urban Heat Island Mitigation Planner

Comprehensive platform identifying urban heat islands using satellite imagery (Landsat/Sentinel) and suggesting costed mitigation strategies with ROI analysis for businesses.

Python R QGIS Machine Learning Google Earth Engine
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Kenya-Decomposition-reasearch

R-based analysis of decomposition focusing on flora and fauna contributions to microclimate variability and decomposition patterns. This research project investigates how microenvironmental variability differently predicts microorganism- and fauna-driven litter decomposition across Kenya, with special focus on coastal marine influences.

R Programming Statistical Analysis Environmental Science Spatial analysis using R (sf, terra packages) R 4.0+
GitHub Repository
Current

GeoSuite Application

Comprehensive GIS application for data transformation (KML, CSV, KAP), HEC-RAS capabilities, watershed modeling, and KAP viewer with custom UI design.

Python TypeScript HEC-RAS UI/UX Design
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Civil Engineering Designs

Road & corridor design, dam design (stage storage), culvert design, grading, pressure networks, and parcel subdivision using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Civil 3D AutoCAD Engineering Design Earthworks
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ArchiCAD Architectural Designs

Architectural floor plans, 3D building modeling, BIM implementation, and construction documentation using ArchiCAD software.

ArchiCAD BIM 3D Modeling Architecture
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Research & Publications

Academic research and professional publications in geospatial sciences

Urban Heat Island Analysis in Kenyan Cities

Comprehensive analysis of urban heat islands in major Kenyan cities using Landsat 8/9 thermal imagery, identifying hotspots and proposing green infrastructure solutions.

Urban Climate Adaptation Completed
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Carbon Sequestration Potential of Kenyan Forests

Assessment of carbon storage and sequestration rates in different forest types across Kenya using remote sensing and ground truth data.

Environmental Science In Progress
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Nairobi Traffic Congestion Analysis

Spatial analysis of traffic patterns and congestion hotspots in Nairobi using GIS and machine learning algorithms for route optimization.

Urban Planning Completed
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LADM Implementation for Kenya

Design and implementation of Land Administration Domain Model for Kenya with PostgreSQL/PostGIS backend and web-based interface.

Land Administration Completed
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Acacia Species Suitability Analysis

Analysis of Acacia tree species suitability across different ecological zones using GBIF biodiversity data and environmental variables.

Ecology Completed
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Watershed Modeling with HEC-RAS

Hydraulic modeling and flood analysis using HEC-RAS integrated with GIS for watershed management and flood risk assessment.

Hydrology In Progress
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Get In Touch

Available for projects, collaborations, and consultations

Email Address

manyasadniel630@gmail.com

Phone / WhatsApp

+254 112 219 135

Location

Nyeri, Kenya

Education

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

Availability Status

Available for new projects

Typically respond within 24 hours