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Josiah Oluwaleye

Ibadan, Nigeria

Josiah Ayomide Oluwaleye
Portfolio: https://effervescent-duckanoo-a0575b.netlify.app

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
• Doctoral degree (in view)
University of Ibadan

• Master’s degree in Geo-Information Science: Assessment and Simulation of Flood Events in Coastal Lagos.(October 2022-February 2024)(PhD Grade)

• GIS and Remote Sensing Professional Certificate (Gold Medal). GIS with Dr. Akin.
(September 2020- November 2020

Ekiti State University.
(September 2011-November 2016)
• Bachelors (Hons) degree in Geology: Sedimentology and Petroleum Potential of Niger Delta Basin.

TRAINING CERTIFICATES
University of Michigan (Coursera).
(September 2024-December 2024)
Certification in Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)…94.95%

NASA: Applied Remote Sensing Training (ARSET)
(November 2024)

Introduction to Synthetic Aperture Radar and its Applications…80%

Kaggle: Certification in Intro to Machine Learning.
(May 2024-June 2024)

Machine learning introduction

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture- GIS Consultant May 2025 – Present
• Employs R and Python for image processing and applies various machine learning algorithms (e.g., Artificial
Neural Networks, Random Forest, Extreme Gradient Boosting, Support Vector Machines) to geographic data
for predictive modeling and pattern recognition.
• Designs and creates websites and interactive web mapping applications using platforms like ArcGIS Online,
Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript, Netlify
• Manages and assures quality of geospatial data, including data cleaning, projection transformations, and
metadata creation.
• Creates compelling cartographic products (maps, atlases, infographics) for diverse audiences and reporting
purposes.
• Provides expert consultation on GIS best practices and technology integration for various industry sectors
• Performs advanced spatial analysis, employing geostatistical methods, network analysis, and diverse
geospatial techniques to generate actionable insights

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture- GIS Analyst (Intern) May 2024 – April 2025
• Made standard, high-resolution maps from vector and raster data.
• Developed interactive web mapping applications using ArcGIS Online, including Instant Apps, Experience
Builder, and Story Maps (https://arcg.is/1fnWCf3, https://arcg.is/0CCjrj1, etc)
• Ran simple and complex geospatial analyses (e.g. Empirical Bayesian Kriging, Topographic Wetness Index,
Network Analysis, Buffer Analysis, etc)
• Employed ArcGIS Pro and SPSS for spatial and statistical analyses (e.g. Distance Accumulation, OriginDestination Links, Multiscale Geographical Weighted Regression, Generalized Linear Regression, etc)
• Engaged in field-work which involves using GoPro and Drone (UAV) equipments for data collection
• Led and monitored industrial training students and new interns on field works and geospatial analyses.
• Made new shapefiles and creating databases and attribute data of specific locations
• Wrote reports and manuscripts based on data and results obtained
• Utilized R and Python for image processing including, mosaicking, clipping, and cloud removal.
• Employed Python programming for machine leaning algorithms (e.g. Random Forest)

Eco Smart Cities (Humanitarian Mappers)- Remote Mapper
January 2024 – June 2024
• Engaged in the mapping of buildings and other features to mitigate air pollution
• Prepared attribute data of mapped features

Oyo State Geospatial Platform- Ad Hoc Remote Mapper June 2021 - September 2021
• Employed as a contract staff to map the whole of Ibadan city in Oyo State.
•Organized attribute tables of mapped features

Moniola Laurels College- High School Teacher
September 2020 - May 2021
• Specialized in teaching Geography.
•Accessed students' psychometric and academic development.
•Mentored and guided students on career choice decision-making

University of the Witwatersrand- Graduate Assistant
July 2018- November 2019
• Active field-work and lab-work activities
• Map-work, Petrography demonstration, Marking of practical, quizzes and exam scripts

DISTINCTION AND AWARDS
Community Service Award
2019
• I was awarded for my community service at the 2019 National Science Week, Johannesburg, South Africa.
MSc Thesis Distinction
2024
• I got a distinction in my thesis titled “Assessment and Simulation of Flood Events in Coastal Lagos”.
Trailblazer Award
2024
• I was given a trailblazer award for my exceptional contribution to Eco Smart Cities Project

Josiah Oluwaleye

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