Hello, I'm LEWIS

Geospatial Information Scientist

Hello, I’m Lewis, a Geospatial Information Scientist with a deep curiosity about the world and how we shape it. I’m driven by the power of maps, data, and technology—transforming complex spatial information into clear, actionable insights. I specialize in GIS, Remote Sensing, and Machine Learning to address real-world environmental and agricultural challenges. From decoding satellite imagery to building smart geospatial solutions, I thrive at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and impact.

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LEWIS PATRICK KURIA

About Me

Hello, I’m Lewis, a Geospatial Information Scientist with a deep curiosity about the world and how we shape it. I’m driven by the power of maps, data, and technology—transforming complex spatial information into clear, actionable insights. I specialize in GIS, Remote Sensing, and Machine Learning to address real-world environmental and agricultural challenges. From decoding satellite imagery to building smart geospatial solutions, I thrive at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and impact.

Experience

Intern

Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA)

Contributed to infrastructure mapping and geospatial data verification for national road projects.

Research Assistant

Geotech Mapping Solutions

Engaged in detailed GIS mapping projects, supporting spatial data analysis and field data integration.

Attaché

Drone Research Group (DRG)

Gained experience in drone operations, aerial data acquisition, and photogrammetric analysis.

Intern

Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government Offices

Supported administrative functions, document management, and office coordination.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

GEOTECH MAPPING SOLUTIONS, RUIRU

Engaged in detailed mapping projects and assisted in the analysis and interpretation of geographic data.

ATTACHÉ

DRONE RESEARCH GROUP (DRG), JKUAT

Developed skills in drone operation, data collection, and analysis.

INTERN

MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AND COORDINATION OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES, KARATINA TOWN, NYERI COUNTY

Assisted with general office duties including document management, data entry, and coordination of office activities.

Education

BSc. Geospatial Information Science

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology · 2020 – 2024

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

Lenana School · 2016 – 2019

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)

Queen of Peace Academy · 2004 – 2015

Skills & Technologies

Geospatial Analysis
Remote Sensing
GIS
Machine Learning
Web Mapping
Programming
Python
R
JavaScript
Spatial Data Analysis
Cartography
Geodatabase Design

Featured Projects

Smart Emergency Response Routing

Kilimani PropTech Hackathon 2024 – 1st Place Winner Developed a smart routing system to optimize emergency response in urban areas.

Impact of Urbanization on Wildlife Connectivity

Mjini Hackathon 2024 – 2nd Place Winner Analyzed habitat fragmentation and corridor disruption using satellite data and resistance modeling.

Crop Type Classification with Satellite Imagery

Kenya Space Agency x Star Vision Used multi-temporal satellite indices and machine learning to classify tea and coffee farms.

Mapping Informal Settlements

Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP) Mapped settlement growth and land-use patterns to aid urban planning.

Mapping Land Parcels for Kisumu–Malaba SGR Corridor

Supported land acquisition efforts through parcel digitization and field validation.

Quality Checking Road Survey Data

Verified spatial accuracy and consistency of data collected for Londiani–Fort Ternan Road under KeNHA.