Joseph Yaw Frimpong
Address: The White House, ***0 Pennsylvania Avenue. SCC Weija Accra Ghana
Mobile: +233********* / +233*********
Email:****************@*****.*** / ****************@*****.***
PROFILE
I am a developer and a data analyst with specialization in all aspect Geospatial Technologies (Geographic Information System,
GPS Technology, Cadastral Survey. Computer Aided Design and Modelling, Semantic Technology etc.). I hold BSc
Geomatic Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and an MSc in Geoinformatics
from the University of Twente in the Netherlands. I have experience in developing windows based applications, not to
mention the use of plethora of software application. I have undertaken several internships and Training Programs with
highly esteemed companies such as Ghana National Petroleum Corporation(GNPC) and Geo-State Surveys Limited.
Leading to the development and enhancement of not only my technical capabilities but the ability to communicate and
perform task with or without supervision.
I am currently looking for an opportunity with a reputed company to develop a successful career and contribute to the
achievement of the goals and visions of the company
EDUCATION
MSc GeoInformatics, University of Twente, The Netherlands Sep 2016-March 2018
The MSc program provided adequate knowledge and understanding of acquiring and processing geospatial Information. I
specialized in Geo-Information Processing with interest in
Semantic Web Technology
Computer Programming (Python, Visual Basic, JavaScript, R etc.)
Geo-Visual Analytics
Geo-statistics
GPS Technology
Scientific Geo-Computing
Acquisition and Exploration of Geospatial Data
Extraction, Analysis and Dissemination of Geospatial Information Integrated Geospatial Workflows
Image Analysis
Final Project: The Design and Prototyping of an Ontology for integrating Citizen Science Datasets.
BOSIET, SMTC GLOBAL, Ghana. February 2016
Certificate number: 96475002402160003 Expires on 23/02/2020
BSc Geomatic Engineering, K N U S T, Ghana Aug 2011- Jun 2015
Major Courses includes but not limited to the following
Geographic Information System with Computer Programing (Python)
Hydrographic Survey
Database Systems and Management
Image Analysis
Geodetic Survey and Cartography
Underground surveying
Cadastral Surveys
Land Valuation and Compensation Survey
Engineering Surveys
GPS Technology
Final Project: DTM Production of Afram Basin from Aerial Photographs
Basic Computer Skills at C-MEDIA Institutes, Accra (Ghana). November 2010 July 2011
Major Area of Study
Introduction and Advance AutoCAD
Advanced Microsoft Excel Certification
Introduction to Microsoft Office Suite
Introduction to Computer Programming
Introduction to Python
Introduction to R Programming
Introduction to JavaScript and HTML
WORK EXPERIENCE
Manager at Civil-Works Construction Company August to Date (2018)
Duties
Plan, direct, coordinate, or budget, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned
with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual
development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation.
Schedule project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.
Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the
owner or developer.
Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects,
consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
To obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities,
and systems.
Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computers.
Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.
Navigator at Ghana Geophysical Company April to July (4 months Contract)
Duties
Daily Navigation and Data Acquisition functions of the Discoverer 2 vessel
Vessel and in-sea equipment positioning
Maintaining Detail logs of positioning
Adhering to all QHSE policies
Assisting with loading and unloading of crew supply groceries
Assisting with the repair and upkeep of the navigation equipment including the streamer and all Guns
Generating of both Disk and Hard-copies of navigational Data for the processing department
NSP GIS ANALYST (Surveyor) at Ghana National Petroleum Cooperation, Tema. (GNPC). September, 2015
September, 2016
Duties and Learning Outcome
Mapping of Onshore oil spills with GPS Technology and ArcGIS
Clear understanding of geological setting and Oil formation process
Geodetic computation and mapping
Topography extraction from Images
Surveyor Assistant at Geostate Company Limited, Accra (Ghana). June September (2014, 2013 and
2012)
Duties
Conducted cadastral surveys for clients.
Verified the accuracies of survey data.
Processed field data and plotted site plans.
Assisted the surveyors in conducting surveys (traversing and levelling) on the field.
Performed computations for traversing and levelling.
Assisted draughtsman in the design of roads.
Developed a program in Microsoft Excel for levelling computations.
Checked cadastral plans and computations submitted by surveyors for approval.
Assisted the surveyors in carrying out cadastral surveys.
SKILLS
I have skills in management of the environment, information technology, database development and
computing, and computer graphics.
I design and develop Windows-based applications using Visual Basic, Python, JavaScript etc.
I am competent in the use of, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suits, ArcGIS, Spectrum Survey, GRASS GIS,
ILWIS (Integrated Land and Water Information System) and many other geospatial software an Application
I am competent in the use of Offshore navigation softwares which includes ORCA, C-Nav, Gyro etc I
savvy in 3D Google map applications as well as open street Maps, Web GIS and Web Mapping.
I have acquired a sense of professional ethics and responsibility towards the engineering profession and the
community I serve
Active team worker, able to work under pressure and like to work with people of different background.
I quickly adapt to changing directions and priorities; I have the ability to take initiative to accomplish the
necessary tasks and to work efficiently with less or no supervision.
I possess analytical, problem-solving and design skills, including those appropriate for long-term
sustainability.
I have acquired a sense of professional ethics and responsibility towards the engineering profession and the
community I serve
I have developed the interpersonal and management skills required by engineers in undertaking professional
activities
As an engineer, I have acquired sound fundamental understanding of the scientific principles underlying
engineering technology.
I have mathematical and computational skills necessary for the solution of theoretical and practical
engineering problems.
I am very good in developing, designing, planning, analysing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating
engineering projects.
I possess a broad knowledge base of engineering principles to facilitate effective communication with those
other professionals with whom engineers routinely communicate.
I am able to apply the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial
resources to develop engineering projects based on technical feasibility, economic viability and
environmental sustainability.
I am skilled in all aspects of surveying and spatial information science involving data collection and analyses,
three-dimensional measurements, mapping and visualization
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Read, write, and speak fluent English, as required to function effectively within a project Team as well as other Two
Ghanaian Languages (Twi and Fanti)
OTHER INTEREST
I enjoy Modelling Building Structure and Developing windows based application at my free time
Professional affiliation
Ghana Institute of Surveyors
Reference
Available Upon Request