TAELO WILLIAM MOENG
Gaborone,BOTSWANA
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking GIS analyst/Cartographer with 10 years of experience working with ArcGIS software and arc editor for developing GIS databases, data creation, layouts, and thematic maps for development plans. Demonstrated expertise in basic map & data sales and exceptional customer interaction. A critical thinker continuously seeking ways to improve business processes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Principal Cartographer
Town and Country Planning, DTCP, DTRP
04.2016 - 03.2023
- Headed the Cartography Division and managed all division matters, including supervising staff, addressing administrative issues, and ensuring objectives were met.
- Provided quality checks on all mapping projects and handled customer inquiries on Land Use and Development Plan Maps
- Supported GIS & Remote Sensing projects assigned by other Heads of Divisions (Planning Units)
- Prepared weekly reports for Departmental Project Progress
- Cartographer Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) 23rd October 2017 (Promoted on 20th February 2018) – to date.
- Interpreted Remote Sensing data, aerial photographs, and satellite imagery for map updates.
- Prepared graphics for display and exhibition using desktop software
- Managed data, designed maps, graphics, and layouts, collaborating with clients and external contacts such as surveyors and planners
- Checked content and accuracy of maps, collated map sales reports, and reproduced Development Plans
- Supervised and mentored Cartographer I, Assistant Cartographers, Reprographics, and IT programmer teams
- Managed Sustainable Settlement Strategy database for land planning purposes
- Ensured GIS datasets' validation and integrity assurance
- Generated Departmental Process
- Cartographer I
DTRP
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Produced spatial and digital data, processed remote sensing data, and undertook mapping using Geographic Information Technology
- Managed data exports, imports, and conversions using Information Technology
- Formatted meta-data and manipulated digital data to create thematic maps
- Supervised and mentored Cartographer I, Assistant Cartographers, Reprographics, and IT programmer teams
Cartographer II
Department Of Town And Planning
11.2014 - 01.2016
- Designed maps, graphics, illustrations, and layouts
- Collated data from remote sensing techniques and worked with geographical information systems (GIS) for visualization and analysis
- Carried out land use surveys and validated collected information.
Assistant Cartographer
DTRP
10.2012 - 11.2014
- Created Cartographic maps, digitized manual maps, and updated existing maps
- Assisted customers with development plans and provided advice on land use and environmental impact
- Developed geodatabases and conducted land use surveys.
Education
Introduction to Geochemistry, Plate Tectonics, Cartography, Advanced Remote Sensing, and GIS Problem Solving & Spatial Modeling. -
Canada
WindsorBachelor of Science - General
University of Botswana
BotswanaBachelor of Science -
University of Botswana
Botswana2008
Skills
- Skills and Competencies:
- Proficient in
- ArcGIS, ArcView, ArcGlobe, GIS Analysis, Remote Sensing using IDRIS Kilimanjaro software, Spatial Analysis, and GPS data collection
- Extensive experience with
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, C, C (C11), Java, MySQL, SQL, PL/SQL, and database mapping
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
- Effective team leader and communicator
- Proficient in GIS information presentation to technical audiences
- Performance Standards and Analysis
- Administrative Management
Accomplishments
- Volunteer GIS Application Developer Pathway to Potential Group (P2P) September 2011 - October 2011
- Compiled and analyzed data for Poverty reduction in Windsor, Canada
- Developed a Geo website showing poverty distribution, crime rates, and education based on age and income
- Incorporated GIS data from various sources into GIS projects and worked with map projections and datum
- Organizations:
- BOBS technical committee - GPD 6: Geographic Information and Geomatics
- Botswana Institute of Geomatics
- University of Windsor alumni.
Additional Information
- Honors and Awards: , Mr. MLH Awarded by Ministry of Lands & Housing (MLH), Botswana [2016]. Most Improved Awarded by Ministry of Lands & Housing (MLH), Botswana [2015]. Best Performer Awarded by Dept. of Town & Regional Planning, Botswana [2015].
Affiliations
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Languages
Setswana, Shekgalagari
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Acting Principal Cartographer
Town and Country Planning, DTCP, DTRP
04.2016 - 03.2023
DTRP
01.2016 - 10.2017
Cartographer II
Department Of Town And Planning
11.2014 - 01.2016
Assistant Cartographer
DTRP
10.2012 - 11.2014
Introduction to Geochemistry, Plate Tectonics, Cartography, Advanced Remote Sensing, and GIS Problem Solving & Spatial Modeling. -
Canada
Bachelor of Science - General
University of Botswana
Bachelor of Science -
University of Botswana
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