Resume

Education

Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management (MGEM)

Jul 2025 - Apr 2026

University of British Columbia

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Geography

Sept 2016 – Aug 2021

University of Rwanda

Kigali, Rwanda

Research

Land-Use Change & Climate Resilience Analysis

Mudge Island & Link Island, BC

Master’s Research Project

Sept 2025 - Present

  • Conducting spatial and temporal land-use and land-cover change analysis on the Southern Gulf Islands using LiDAR and multispectral remote sensing data
  • Integrating multi-source geospatial datasets to analyze vegetation structure, land cover classification, and environmental change patterns
  • Producing maps, spatial analyses, and data visualizations to support environmental assessment and climate resilience planning

Professional Experience

GIS Specialist Assistant

Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

Environmental Digital Technology Ltd

Burera, Rwanda

  • Supervised field data collection for an energy needs assessment in Burera District, coordinating enumerators and managing logistics across rural areas
  • Verified geographic data accuracy to ensure quality inputs for spatial analysis and infrastructure planning reports
  • Contributed to data integration and reporting to support evidence-based decision-making for sustainable development

Field Research Coordinator

Nov 2023 - Oct 2024

ESRI Rwanda

Nyagatare, Rwanda

  • Coordinated field data collection for an early childhood development (ECD) facility census commissioned by the National Child Development Agency, supervising enumerators and resolving data quality issues in real time
  • Used Survey123 to collect and submit spatial data on ECD service compliance with national development standards across Nyagatare District
  • Ensured data accuracy and completeness so that findings could reliably inform government planning and child development policy decisions

Junior Environmental Consultant

Jul 2019 - Mar 2022

China Road and Bridge Corporation

Kigali, Rwanda

  • Assisted in conducting an environmental impact assessment for a 14.6 km road upgrading project under senior supervision, gaining hands-on experience in EIA methodology and environmental compliance reporting
  • Participated in stakeholder engagement sessions with engineers, project workers, and community members to gather input for impact evaluation
  • Supported preparation of environmental compliance documentation and proposed mitigation strategies for submission to regulatory authorities

Program Development Officer

Jul 2019 - Mar 2022

Intwari Foundation

Kigali, Rwanda

  • Developed concept notes, project proposals, and budgets in response to donor calls for proposals focused on gender equality, climate resilience, and poverty alleviation
  • Conducted community-based needs assessments to inform evidence-based program design
  • Engaged stakeholders including community members, local government, and partners to support inclusive project development and implementation

Youth Mentor

Jul 2019 - Mar 2022

Duhamic-Adri

Kigali, Rwanda

  • Mentored 244 adolescent girls and young women on health, leadership, and life skills
  • Facilitated community outreach, awareness campaigns, and safe-space discussions.
  • Supported program delivery and logistics to enhance youth participation.

Non-Academic Program Coordinator

Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

Bridge2Rwanda (Isomo Academy)

Kigali, Rwanda

  • Managed residential and extracurricular programs for 250 scholars, supporting their well-being, leadership development, and personal growth beyond the classroom

Certifications & Awards

  • FME Platform Certification (2025) · Data integration, schema transformation, workflow automation, and self-serve web app development, Safe Software Academy
  • United People Global Sustainability Leader (2024) · Sustainable development and social impact
  • UNLEASH Global Talent (2023) · Co-creation of SDG-focused solutions and innovation
  • Wecode Rwanda (2019) · Full-stack web development, Python, Django, and JavaScript

Languages

  • English - Fluent
  • French - Intermediate
  • Kinyarwanda - Native