Joseph Chemutt

P.O Box 632-00618 Nairobi, Kenya chemuttjose@gmail.com

Experienced Software Engineer adept in bringing forth expertise in designing, implementing, installation, testing, documenting and maintenance of application softwares which include mobile applications, web based systems and Geo-spatial Information systems. Proficient in various platforms, languages, and distributed systems. Experienced with the latest cutting-edge development tools and procedures and passionate about open-source technologies.

Employment History

Technical Expert GIT

SERVIR Eastern and Southern Africa
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Interpret and appropriate implementation of SERVIR-ESA work plans in line with the thematic line.
  • Acquisition, interpretation and analysis of remote sensing and GIS data, in line with the SERVIR results frame work and work plan. Analysis of any other a-spatial data that relates to the work.
  • Provide technical and logistical support to the Capacity Development Lead, when designing and implementing capacity building activities within and outside the RCMRD.
  • Draft technical reports, product dissemination articles, scientific articles, etc., in line with one’s work.
  • Drafting technical proposals that relate GIT.
  • Coordinate and participate in field work activities related to GIT.
  • Coordinate and offer support to the GIT team with regard to creation and/or implementation of tools designed to disseminate products/outputs.
  • Provide input to User Engagement, M&E, and Capacity Development Leads in liaison with the Thematic Leads.
  • Offer advisory and technical support to technical sections within RCMRD that conduct work related to your expertise.
September 2021 - Present

Systems Developer

The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development(RCMRD)
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Maintaining, designing, developing, enhancing, debugging and implementing applications (web-based, or standalone), to integrate models and model data into the RCMRD Geoportal, or to deliver data to RCMRD-Africa clients
  • Troubleshooting production problems related to applications
  • Researching, testing, building and coordinating the conversion and/or integration of new components based on client requirements
  • Producing system designs and implementation plans for software components and/or applications
  • Performing rigorous testing of developed applications to ensure required functionality and performance requirements are met as well as ensuring compliance of developed systems with global and internal standards and data interoperability interfaces (e.g., OGC)
  • Collecting, documenting and organizing requirements (user interface, performance, system constraints, etc.)
  • Advising RCMRD management on feasibility analysis of potential projects.
  • Producing technical documentation for geospatial applications
  • Producing user manuals or other methods of user guidance (e.g., online help), as needed
  • Conducting rigorous testing of tools and applications developed. Providing technical assistance to application users.
  • Documenting, designing, coding, and testing GIS solutions and GIS applications. Engaging in relevant training and outreach activities
  • Participating in knowledge sharing mechanisms such as the RCMRD GIT Community of practice, training activities, as well as internal capacity building and knowledge exchange processes and practices implemented at RCMRD in matters of geospatial application development
October 2018 - August 2021

Lead Software Developer

North Rift Solutions Ltd
Enterprise solutions developer responsible for:
  • Planning, designing, programming, testing and maintaining software applications including GIS and Non-GIS Applications
  • Fully understand and translate technical specification/requirements and create or extend functional application components based on business requirements
  • Managing and maintaining client databases; Investigate data application issues, troubleshoot issues, and communicating with company internal users on daily routines
  • Developing web-based user interfaces, prototypes, and multi-system integration using PHP, Microsoft.NET, Python, CSS and HTML technologies
  • Taking ownership of the quality and usability of the applications
  • Ensure application development principles, standards, and best practices are followed for each project
  • Participate in strategic planning and development of the enterprise architecture while providing technical input for product development direction
  • Partnering with other teams including business analysts, GIS analysts and external clients to understand business requirements and translate them into high quality designs
  • Research current technology trends to provide input on how they may influence overall solutions delivery for clients
  • Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Janaury 2015 - September 2018

Education

Maasai Mara University

Bachelor of Science
Computer Science

First Class Honours

August 2010 - December 2014

Skills

Experience in:
  • programming using PHP, PHP frameworks (Laravel), C#, ASP.net, Python, JavaScript, Java, Database Scripts languages.
  • developing Android Mobile Applications.
  • developing websites using WordPress, Drupal, Joomla Content Management Systems.
  • using and managing Esri software: ArcGIS Servers, Enterprise Geodatabases, ArcGIS for Desktop, Business Analyst Servers, ArcGIS Runtime SDK for android, Portal Administration, AppStudio for ArcGIS, WebApp Builders, Collector for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Operation Dashboards.
  • using and developing geospatial solutions using Open-Source tools:PostgreSQL (PostGIS), GeoServer, OpenLayers, GeoNode, Snap, Impact Tool, Tethys.
  • developing Geoportals using both Open Source (GeoNode) and commercial (ArcGIS).
  • using and managing Enterprise Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle databases.
  • spatial database systems design, analysis and implementation.
  • using Microsoft Data Tools (SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS).
  • Query, AngularJS and Dojo JavaScript frameworks.
  • creating and consuming RESTful APIs.
  • managing Web Servers: Apache HTTP Servers, IIS, Nginx, Apache, Tomcat and Docker.
  • administering cloud computing servers (Amazon Web Services), Azure Windows Servers and Linux servers.
  • developing and deploying Internet of things solutions.
  • developing and deploying Machine Learning Models
  • Experience with using application development collaboration tools and code versioning tools including Git, Bitbucket

Projects

Projects undertaken:
  • The Biodiversity and Protected Areas Management (BIOPAMA) Regional Information System
  • New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) Land Governance Help Desk
  • Network of Excellence on Land Governance in Africa (NELGA) Web Portal and Data Repository
  • The Global Monitoring for Environment and Security and Africa (GMES & Africa) – Open Geographical Reference Vector Database Application
  • Wajir GIS Lab Installation Consultancy
  • Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Project
  • Regional Food Balance Sheet AGRA Project
  • Developing an IT System/Database to Receive Land Survey Data in Malawi
  • Development of Natural Resources Geoportal and Interactive Maps in Kenya (FAO Project) – Project Lead/ System Developer
  • Soils for Africa Project
  • RCMRD Integrated Projects Management System
  • CORS Application
  • Grants Application System
  • Developed and manages Red Bull North America GIS ETLs: ETLs to pull data from SAP to Enterprise Geodatabase, ETLs to convert and manipulate Spatial features and fact data, Automated Python Processes ETLs
  • GIS tools developed include: Collegiate Automation Tool, Hispanic Marketing Tool and Route Optimization Tool
  • Red Bull North America GIS Portal and Platform Migration
  • Zuri Ride sharing applications: Rider Android App, Driver Android App and Backend
  • Moi University Student Management Information System
  • Bomet University Student Management Information System
  • Mapping Insights Application
  • Drive Audit Application
  • Mheshimiwa App: Android App and Backend
  • NorthRift News Android App
  • Santa Ana Police department Crime Reporting System
  • Sisibo Black Tea Monitoring System Android App
  • Jipange Android App
  • Agent SaSa Android App
  • Wakulima Soko Android App
  • App POST2DAy Android App

Workshops and Trainings

Workshops and Trainings Participated:
  • NELGA Sensitization and Data Access Workshop, Kigali Rwanda, September 2021
  • AUDA-NEPAD Land Governance Program Country Help Desk Installation and Training Workshop, Dakar Senegal, June 2021.
  • Natural Resources Geoportal Hosting Team Training, Nairobi Kenya, May 2021.
  • GMES and Africa Regional Vector Database data validation mission, Nairobi Kenya, April 2021.
  • Wajir County GIS Lab Needs Assessment, Wajir Kenya, March 2021.
  • GMES and Africa Regional Vector Database data validation workshop, Kigali Rwanda, March 2021.
  • Natural Resources Atlas Expert Review Meeting, Machakos Kenya, October 2020.
  • TensorFlow Technical Exchange Training, Nairobi Kenya, September 2020.
  • Systems and ICT Infrastructure Assessment mission for AGRA Project in the Ministry of Agriculture, Lilongwe Malawi, February 2020.
  • Tethys Training sponsored by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Nairobi Kenya, February 2020.
  • Systems and ICT Infrastructure Assessment mission for AGRA Project in the Ministry of Agriculture, Maputo Mozambique, January 2020.
  • Natural Resources Geoportal Stakeholders Workshop, Nairobi Kenya, January 2020
  • AUDA-NEPAD Land Governance Program information sharing and validation workshop, Accra Ghana, December 2019.
  • GMES and Africa Regional Vector Database data validation workshop, Kigali Rwanda, November 2019.
  • IT System/Database to Receive Land Survey Data development, Ministry Lands, Lilongwe Malawi, October 2019.
  • BIOPAMA All Hands Workshop, Joint Research Centre, Ispra Italy, September 2019
  • Free and Open-Source Software for Geospatial (FOSS4G) Workshop, Bucharest Romania, August 2019.
  • BIOPAMA Pilot visit for the Regional Resource Hub (RRH) with Tanzania stakeholders, Tanzania, August 2019.
  • AUDA-NEPAD Land Governance Program Implementation Kick-off Workshop, Nairobi Kenya, July 2019.
  • Land Services Design Workshop, Joint Research Centre, Ispra Italy, February 2019 GMES and Africa User Needs Assessment Workshop, Geospatial Information Institute, Addis Ababa Ethiopia, December 2018.