Samad Garuba

Geospatial Data Specialist at Asseco Software Nigeria
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(386) 825-5501
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Lagos State, Nigeria, NG

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Credentials

  • Manage Successful Field Research
    The World Bank
    Jun, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Oracle Cloud Data Management 2023 Certified Foundations Associate
    Oracle
    Jun, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2023 Certified Foundations Associate
    Oracle
    Jun, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Machine Learning in Weather & Climate
    ECMWF Code for Earth
    May, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Tier 3 - Machine Learning in Weather & Climate
    ECMWF Code for Earth
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Tier 1 - Machine Learning in Weather & Climate
    ECMWF Code for Earth
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Tier 2 - Machine Learning in Weather & Climate
    ECMWF Code for Earth
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Python for Everybody
    University of Michigan
    Mar, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Learn SQL Basics for Data Science
    University of California, Davis
    Feb, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Managing Big Data with MySQL
    Duke University
    Feb, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Using Databases with Python
    University of Michigan
    Feb, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Using Python to Access Web Data
    University of Michigan
    Feb, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Analytics with SQL and Python
    Great Learning
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Creating a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan
    DisasterReady
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Data Analytics using Excel
    Great Learning
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Data Mining Projects
    Great Learning
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Data Quality
    USAID Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Data Science Foundations
    Great Learning
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Data Use for Program Managers
    USAID Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Demographic and Health Surveys
    USAID Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Distributed Computing with Spark SQL
    University of California, Davis
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • GIS Techniques for M&E of HIV/AIDS and Related Programs
    USAID Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Geographic Approaches to Global Health
    USAID Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • M&E Fundamentals
    USAID Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Prediction Project Using Python
    Great Learning
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)
    University of Michigan
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Python Data Structures
    University of Michigan
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Python Fundamentals for Beginners
    Great Learning
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Python Pandas
    Great Learning
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Python Projects
    Great Learning
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Python for Data Science
    Great Learning
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Python for Data Science
    Great Learning
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Python for Machine Learning and Data Science
    Great Learning
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • SQL for Data Science Capstone Project
    University of California, Davis
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Statistical Analysis
    Great Learning
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Capstone: Retrieving, Processing, and Visualizing Data with Python
    University of Michigan
    Nov, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Data Wrangling, Analysis and AB Testing with SQL
    University of California, Davis
    Nov, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python
    IBM
    Nov, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)
    University of Michigan
    Nov, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • SQL for Data Science
    University of California, Davis
    Nov, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Transform AEC Projects with GIS and BIM
    Esri
    Oct, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Gender M&E
    USAID Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity
    Mar, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Measuring Malaria through Household Surveys
    USAID Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity
    Mar, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Economic Evaluation Basics
    USAID Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity
    Jan, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Imagery in Action
    Esri
    Sep, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Mapping and Monitoring Lakes and Reservoirs with Satellite Observations
    NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Feb, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Spatial Data Science and Application
    Yonsei University
    Dec, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Geospatial Information Technology (GIT) in Fragile Contexts
    United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
    Oct, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Open Data for Data Users
    World Bank Group
    Sep, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Spatial Data Science: The Frontier in Analytics
    Esri
    Sep, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • The Location Advantage
    Esri
    Aug, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Do it Yourself Geo App
    Esri
    Jul, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Going Places with Spatial Analysis
    Esri
    Jul, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • CARTOGRAPHY
    Esri
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cities and Climate Change
    United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Environmental and Social Framework - ESF Fundamental
    World Bank Group
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Human Health and Climate Change
    United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Professional Skills: Collaborate Effectively
    IBM
    Dec, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Professional Skills: Delivering Quality Work with Agility
    IBM
    Dec, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Professional Skills: Interpersonal Skills
    IBM
    Dec, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Professional Skills: Present with Purpose
    IBM
    Dec, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Solving Problems with Critical and Creative Thinking
    IBM
    Dec, 2019
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Asseco Software Nigeria
    • Nigeria
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Geospatial Data Specialist
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      • Provide complex data management and quality assurance for internal government clients, ensuring all parties have current/common information to assist with sound resource management decision-making.• Contribute to decision-making through the design of high-level spatial analysis products and data integrity and continuity.• Construct digital/hardcopy products for analysis, reports, planning, and presentation in support of departmental priorities.• Maintain, uphold and contribute to the understanding of GIS technology within the client/user community to ensure the up-to-date and efficient application of GIS resources.• Explore innovative solutions or approaches to modernizing workflows and service delivery.• Provide insight/guidance into project flow and possible avenues for completion to assist clients with decision-making. Show less

    • GIS Processing Specialist
      • Apr 2021 - Dec 2022

      • Supervised and maintain data processing and analysis pipelines to manage the Lagos UAV Mapping Project.• Operationally produce geospatial products using internal tools and processes. Including: generating orthomosaics from drone imagery (inc. georeferencing), area classification, data workflow and automation.• Geolocation and mensuration accuracy assessments to quantify the overall quality of the image chain.• Digitization, spatial data editing, GIS analysis, preparation of DEM, thematic maps, Point Cloud, 3D models and Orthomosaic. • Undertake Quality Control (QC) suite of GIS products and ensure all products are delivered to the highest standard ensuring data quality and integrity. Show less

  • ONASIS LINK RESOURCE
    • Nigeria
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • GIS Analyst
      • Oct 2019 - Apr 2021

      • Used a combination of GIS tools and remotely sensed data techniques to perform various data analyses such as route and site selection, baseline potential eligible area, and current potential site in that region. • Compile special data coming from various sources to monitor the occurrence of meteorological events, land uses changes, and land management activities to assure guidelines of the method are accomplished. • Assist in the creation of reports that evidence compliance with the guidelines to auditors and government, and processing and storage of field data Show less

  • Lagos State Ministry of Environment (Environmental Management Department)
    • Environmental Management Personnel (Contract)
      • Jun 2018 - Apr 2019

      • Contributed to solutions that met the objectives for achieving environmental regulatory compliance. • Managed data and complete monitoring reports of works and tasks. • Performed field surveys of collectors, pipelines, and locations of waste recycle facilities. • Created, maintained and updated maps through geographic information system (ArcGIS). • Contributed to solutions that met the objectives for achieving environmental regulatory compliance. • Managed data and complete monitoring reports of works and tasks. • Performed field surveys of collectors, pipelines, and locations of waste recycle facilities. • Created, maintained and updated maps through geographic information system (ArcGIS).

  • STECAM NIGERIA LIMITED
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • GPS Technician (Contract)
      • Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

      • Scanning both GPS trackers and SIM cards. • Testing the tracking devices. • Matching a tracker with a sim card (i.e. preparing the stock to be used by GPS Technicians). • Placing the installed trackers on Google sheets without mismatching the details. • Importing the details into the GPS Wox system. • Coordinating replacements in case the trackers did not come online or went offline. • Coordinating the ordering of more trackers as needed. • Installing, servicing and replacing GPS tracking devices on Company Assets. Show less

  • Netsite Communication
    • IT Support Technician
      • Apr 2009 - Aug 2012

      • Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan installation of a new system or modification of an existing system. • Oversee the daily performance of computer systems. • Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems. • Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications. • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary. • Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software. • Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements. • Converse with customers to determine details of equipment problems. Show less

Education

  • University of Lagos
    Master's degree, Geoinformatics Information Technology
    2019 - 2021
  • University of Abuja
    Bsc, Geography and environmental management
    2012 - 2017

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