Mr. Ivan Kipruto
Designation: Undergraduate Research Intern
School/Institute: Institute of Geomatics, GIS and Remote Sensing (IGGReS)
Centre: Remote Sensing Research Group (RSRG)
Email: ivanrugut2@gmail.com
Academic Background
| Qualification | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BSc. Geospatial Information Science & Remote Sensing "Developing an Interactive Web-GIS-based Tree Management System for the DeKUT Remote Sensing Research Group Arboretum, Kenya" | Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya | Ongoing |
| Certificate in Information Technology, Kenya | Kenya Highlands Evangelical University | 2021 |
Technical Skills
- Geospatial Technologies: GIS, Remote Sensing, Surveying, Image Processing
- Programming & Development: JavaScript, Python, Django, Kotlin, React, HTML, CSS
- Software & Tools: QGIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine, Microsoft Office Suite
- Hardware & IT Support: Laptop Repairs, Networking, Troubleshooting
- Soft Skills: Problem-Solving, Project Management, Communication, Teamwork
- Competent user of the Internet and use extensively for project research and information gathering
Certifications
- Certified Space Professional – Understanding Space (Kenya Space Agency, 2024)
- Defensive Driving – ISUZU Kenya in collaboration with Kenya Space Agency (2024)
- Geospatial Programming (JavaScript & R) – Web Mappers Geospatial Community (2023)
- Geospatial Analysis & Mapping with QGIS – Web Mappers Geospatial Community (2022)
- Certificate in Information Technology – Kenya Highlands University (2021)
Projects & Achievements
- DeKUT RSRG Arboretum Data Collection Mobile Application (2024) – Developed a Kotlin-based mobile app for geospatial data collection
- DeKUT RSRG Arboretum Tree Management System (2024) – Created a Django-based tree management system
- Muringato Crop Phenology Project – Conducted field data collection for crop analysis
- E-commerce Mobile App (2024) – Built a Kotlin-based platform for sneaker and shoe sales
- Surveying & Mapping – Hands-on experience with RTK, Total Station, and Dumpy Level for topographic surveys
Other Academic and Professional Achievements
A. Research
Ongoing
Developing an Interactive Tree Management System for the RSRG Arboretum
B. Research Interests
GIS and Remote Sensing, GIS programming, Web mapping, Full-stack development