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Welcome to our new segment, "The Student Segment," where university students take center stage to share their experiences. From projects and challenges to tech views and student banter, this segment offers a holistic view of student life through diverse voices and unique perspectives, highlighting the individuality of their journeys.
In this episode, we're joined by Nollyn Gondi Perry, a 4th-year Geomatics Engineering student from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
Nollyn discusses the challenges she faces, including financial constraints and the impact of delayed HELB fund dispatch on her ability to sit for exams. She also shares insights from her internships at the Kenya Space Agency and Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), her plans for the future, and how she got started in her course.
Tune in for this and so much more.
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In this episode, Joy Akinyi, Business Development Manager at Penta-b, talks about her rich experience in business development, from being an account executive to leading sales across the region.
The conversation looks at tech sales as a budding career and the art of closing deals. She underscores the importance of not just hearing but truly listening to what the client needs and ensuring the product or solution addresses these very same pain points—no more, no less!
Joy also discusses the relationship between tech departments and the business development arm of the business, highlighting it as the heart of what makes clients happy and the key to building for the market.
What's a BD episode without the money side of it? We get into it as well!
If you're a tech enthusiast or interested in pursuing or polishing up your business devlopment skills, then this is the episode for you.
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On this episode, Kory Stephen, a Spatial AgData Scientist, takes us through the world of productization of EO Data for Agriculture with design thinking.
He talks about his first project on sugarcane poaching, which opened his eyes to the massive opportunities in agriculture.
Kory explains what sets productization apart from the usual creation process. We also explore intersecting roles, the gaps in creating models such as yield forecasting, and the opportunities available. Tune in for a comprehensive journey of productization with a laser focus on agriculture.
What does the future of tech and agriculture look like in the next decade and what does his retirement plan look like? We also go through a fan quickfire round.
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This episode is part of the Career Transitions Series where we explore different career paths with a laser focus on the geospatial industry.
Laura Mugeha shares her journey navigating an unconventional career path where the work to impact ratio is her primary driver. She comprehensively explains technical community management as a role, highlighting monumental engagements such as Youth Mappers, Map Kibera, Nairobi Ideation, Africa Women in Tech ( ust to name a few) and her evolving skill set.
Laura also sheds light on some of the challenges this comes with such as the absence of individuals with similar backgrounds taking up such roles.
We also dive into her current role and what it means to be a technical community coordinator managing AfricanDrone and sensors.AFRICA.
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- What is career capital and how can you best build it?
- How can you position your referees to accurately speak to your skills and capabilities
- How to sequentially organize your thoughts to respond to technical questions in an interview.
In this subsequent segment, Njeri Murage and Yariwo Kitiyo delve into the concepts of career capital, optimizing referee representation, and give examples from our professional experiences to illustrate these ideas. Additionally, we address some of the questions posed by you on the previous episode - Part I.
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How do I position myself as an asset?How do I determine an appropriate salary to request for a position I've applied to?How do I write a high impact resume?
On this episode we have a candid conversation with Njeri Murage, looking into her career journey leading to her current role as Head of Systems at Conflict Armament Research.
We explore her various roles, the considerations guiding her some of her decisions like pursuing a masters or leaving survey work to pursue Geomatics and the career challenges that have shaped her journey.
Additionally, we get into those the uncomfortable realities of workplace discussions, including salary negotiations, and shed light on valuable community resources often overlooked.
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In this thrilling episode, Angela Moturi - GIS Researcher at KEMRI - Wellcome Trust, leads us through the intricate objectives of the Malaria vaccine pilot project. We uncover the compelling context behind the urgent need for a malaria vaccine, illuminating the staggering impact of this disease on communities across Kenya.
A vital component in the intricate puzzle of the malaria vaccine rollout, is the creation of a comprehensive master facility list, Angie takes us through how this important undertaking seamlessly integrates with existing health systems like DHIS, enhancing the ability to collect and interpret data effectively.
The conversation also explores the multifaceted factors that affected the vaccination pilot such as health worker strikes and procurement challenges, illustrating their profound impact on healthcare access and service delivery which affected the immunisation schedules for children. We uncover the complex dynamics that drive caregivers to seek care elsewhere, often bypassing the closest facilities in favor of alternatives.
This episode is an absolute must-listen, giving us a captivating glimpse into the groundbreaking efforts to combat malaria in Kenya.Don't miss out on this enlightening journey towards a malaria-free future!
Resources:
Research Paper: Malaria Vaccine Coverage Estimation
Malaria Key Facts - World Health Organization
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We'd like to think of this conversation as a buildup from the COP 28 Conference. Dolphine Mongina, a senior location analyst at Dalberg unpacks Africa's renewable energy potential in terms of numbers, connectivity and why this conversation is very important.
We discuss the pivotal role of geospatial data in not only situating and sizing this energy potential but in also creating powerful investment propositions for investors.
This is a comprehensive conversation, outlining the creation of a suitability model based on a predefined criteria to situate this energy potential, determine the datasets to be used and effectively communicate findings to investors.
This episode is a must listen for anyone who'd like to gain insights into Africa's renewable energy potential.
Resources:
Submit to Speak at the Esomar Conferencehttps://www.irena.org/Resource WatchGlobal Forest WatchGlobal Wind AtlasGlobal Solar Atlas -
This week's episode featured a discussion with Charles Mwangi, Acting Director, Space Sector and Technology Development at the Kenya Space Agency (KSA)
We delve into the agency's origins, their current initiatives, Kenya's trajectory into space exploration, and, of course, the spotlight on Taifa 1.
Join us as we uncover the behind-the-scenes insights into the Kenya Space Agency's journey since its inception, addressing critical gaps such as redundant data collection efforts, establishing a compelling value proposition for space, creating opportunities for young people to venture into space and fostering a robust data ecosystem for Kenya.
This episode is undoubtedly one for the archives, shedding light on the agency's endeavours and aspirations.
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This is a bonus episode. We delve into the tech world, discussing the feedback that both clients and end-users deliver that techies dread.
Another technical therapy episode where we laugh and learn things.
In this episode, our guests share their experiences on common client feedback, such as 'the link isn't working,' 'the dashboard has no data,' and the classic 'quick adjustment' that turns out to be a days-long endeavor.
Tune in for a 15 minute tech banter. We promise it's worthwhile:-)
What are some of your relatable experiences with clients?
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Introducing Episode 1 of our Geospatial Banter Series, a fresh addition to our podcast where we blend technical expertise with a dash of humor to humanize our experiences.We share workflows that we, as techies, find less enjoyable but must be done!
In this series, our guests share some of their icks and challenges when working with geospatial tools and data.
We'd love to hear your thoughts on the Banter Series—let us know what you think!
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This is episode 2 of the Studying Abroad Series.
On this episode, Leila Maritim is our guide through the thrilling world of the open Erasmus Mundus Scholarship. We explore the application process, uncover the requirements, peek into the program structure, and discover the gems within the modules.
Leila also spills the tea on her absolute favorite classes and what she appreciates most about the curriculum of the Erasmus Copernicus Master in Digital Earth.
But wait, there's more! We'll be flipping through the pages of the Erasmus Catalog and check out some other courses that grabbed our attention. Hopefully, this exploration will be useful in providing valuable insights into the variety of programs available within the scholarship! Cheers to delving into our next life options!:-)
Resources:
https://www.youtube.com/@VictorAgboga
The Erasmus Mundus Catalog
Opportunity Hub
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Ever wondered about the underlying factors that enable various robots, drones applications?
For instance, how does a drone recognise farmlands or delineate a specific area of interest? In this episode, we explore the role of a GeoAI Engineer and delve into the requirements for constructing highly accurate machine learning models applicable to unmanned systems.
Gain insights into a typical day in the life of a GeoAI Engineer, uncover the tips and tricks for building these models and discover the essential skills of the 21st century that one should master.
Resources Shared:
https://pll.harvard.edu/course/cs50s-introduction-artificial-intelligence-python
https://www.gem-msc.eu/
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On this episode we take a deep dive into studying abroad through geospatial lens. We explore the entire landscape right from scouting for courses, university options, scholarships all the way to getting you into your university of choice. We also give you some tips on what you should definitely carry from home.
Join Ann Cheptoo and Charlynne Jepkosgei as they break the process down sequentially for us based on their diverse experience studying in Scotland and Netherlands respectively. The nuggets on here will definitely get you prep'd for your Msc Geospatial journey.
Resources:
https://opportunitydesk.org/
https://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com/
https://www.afterschoolafrica.com/
https://www.studyinnl.org/
Dutch Organization for International Education
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In this episode, we delve into the realm of food security, covering everything from definitions to key indicators that can shape your narrative. Stella Mutai walks us through the role of Earth Observation (EO) and various food classifications that are very relevant to analysts.
We break down the data, explore common workflows, discuss tool options, and delve into the indicators employed by our guest to generate insightful information crucial for shaping food security policies and their implementation across Africa.
Additionally, we'll explore the lighter side of this topic, discussing exciting trends, must have skills and game-changing resources that have us enthusiastic.
Episode Resources:
IPC - Integrated Food Security Phase Classification
The Global Food and Nutrition Security Dashboard
HungerMap Live
The Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX)
https://medium.com/radiant-earth-insights/15-leading-women-in-ml4eo-86ce9f660626
GIS for Climate Action
