Abdul-Karim Fuseini | Geoinformation Engineer

Hi, I'mAbdul-Karim W. Fuseini

I am

Dedicated Geoinformation Engineer with a strong commitment to driving the successful implementation of geospatial solutions. My self-driven approach and flexibility allow me to lead projects effectively, leveraging my passion for geospatial technology.

About

I am a Master's student specializing in Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics at the Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart. Driven by a commitment to advancing location intelligence and spatial data interoperability, I focus on creating innovative solutions that bridge technology with sustainable development. With my experience in spatial data engineering, spatial data analysis, visualization, and project management, I take pleasure in performing thorough analyses and presenting results in an easily understandable way, catering to both technical experts and non-technical audiences.

Software: ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, MATLAB, FME, ERDAS, ENVI, SNAP, Sparx's Enterprise Architect
Solutions: ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcPad
Languages: Python, R, JavaScript, HTML & CSS
Databases: PostgreSQL, SpatiaLite, MySQL
Libraries: GDAL, rasterio, Folium, GeoPandas, Google Earth Engine, Plotly
Frameworks: GeoDjango, Flask, Streamlit
Tools: ODK, Kobo Collect, ESRI Field Apps, QField
Other Technologies: Git & GitHub, Microsoft Office Software, Zoom

I am seeking an opportunity to utilize my abilities and skills to drive business success while gaining valuable professional development and enriching experiences.

Experience

Ghana Cocoa Board

Assistant Cartographic Officer

Surveyed and managed location data of over 2000 cocoa farmlands for the development of the Cocoa Management System (CMS).
Checked & validated the accuracy & precision of surveyed data (on-site and in the office).
Conducted community entry exercises to engage with farmers on the need to participate in the CMS project.
Organized and compiled weekly data for district and regional level integration.

Tools: ArcMap, ArcPad, GPS

Sept. 2021 - March 2023 | Accra, Ghana

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Tech

Teaching Assistant

Developed and conducted Statistical and QGIS data analysis tutorials for students.
Conducted literature reviews detailing findings & summarizing studies.
Conducted on-site interviews using structured & unstructured interview questions.
Contributed in publishing a research study (proposing a new spatial database framework for pedestrian indoor navigation) in peer-reviewed journals.
Coordinated data collection with other ad hoc research staff.
Cleaned and organized spatial and non-spatial data for the development of the myTroski mobile app that facilitates navigation.

Tools: QGIS, SNAP, SPSS, Google Earth Pro

Sept. 2020 - Aug 2021 | Kumasi, Ghana

The Brew-Hammond Energy Centre

Field Coordinator (Research)

Spearheaded data collection, monitoring & validation using geospatial resources while ensuring data quality and integrity standards.
Supported staff through the Energy Research Group to create an effective organizational framework for collaborative interdisciplinary research & development.
Supported the Energy Research Group through the measurement of building roofs for solar PV needs assessment using GIS and remote sensing data.

Tools: QGIS, Google Earth Pro, ArcMap

Apr. 2021 - Aug. 2021 | Kumasi, Ghana

Projects

                
Dashboard for Road Traffic Accident Data
                  Designed and implemented an interactive dashboard for Unfallatlas data to enable spatial analysis, filtering, and trend visualizations.
                
AccomplishmentsTools: Python, Plotly Dash, Leaflet, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, QGIS, GeoServer 
Key Tasks:
Reviewed literature on Road Accidents, dashboard development, design theories, data sources, and technologies
Integrated Unfallatlas accident data into a unified dashboard.
Developed interactive Leaflet maps to visualize accident locations and hotspots.
Assessed user feedback on interactivity and usefulness.

GIS Data Sources Hub
                  A Curated Web Page for Discovering Geospatial Data (Personal Initiative)
                
AccomplishmentsTools: HTML, CSS 
Key Tasks:
Designed a clean HTML/CSS interface.
Curated some global GIS data sources.
Built a responsive static webpage.
Deployed on GitHub Pages.

Geo-LDN Toolbox Mockup
                  Geo-LDN Toolbox Mockup: Enhancing User Experience for Tool Search and Access.
                
AccomplishmentsTools: HTML, CSS, JavaScript 
Key Tasks:
Designed a user-friendly web mockup to simplify searching and accessing tools within the GEO-LDN Toolbox.
Developed an intuitive interface to help users quickly find relevant land degradation monitoring and analysis tools.
Focused on improving navigation and filtering functionality to support diverse user needs.
Used HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to prototype responsive and interactive design elements for the upcoming GEO-LDN website.

Cesium 3D Energy Dashboard
                  Web-Based 3D Visualization of Building Energy Efficiency Using CityGML and CesiumJS.
                
AccomplishmentsTools: HTML, CSS, CesiumJS, Chart.js, FME 
Key Tasks:
Converted CityGML data to 3D Tiles using FME for web-based visualization.
Integrated CSV and CityGML data via FME’s Feature Joiner.
Developed an interactive 3D dashboard with CesiumJS and Chart.js.
Styled buildings by energy efficiency and implemented zoom-based chart filtering.

Population Dashboard
                  Exploring Open Data - Creating an Online Map for Analyzing Population Growth.
                
AccomplishmentsTools: Python, Streamlit, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, FME, QGIS 
Key Tasks:
Identified and studied literature related to the topic
Utilized web crawling techniques to automatically extract data HTML tables from the Statistisches Landesamt Baden-Württemberg website.
Integrated and store the collected data in the PostgreSQL database for further post-processing and analysis.
Built a WebGIS Dashboard for the visualization of the collected data with appropriate charts/graphs

Suitability Analysis
                  Solar-Photovoltaic Suitability Analysis in Jagstfeld, Bad Friedrichshall, Baden Württemberg, Germany
                
AccomplishmentsTools: ArcGIS Pro 
Key Tasks:
Determined buildings with good potential for using solar energy (size, orientation, and slope of the roof)
Calculated potential energy production
Created a 3D-model (LOD 1) of the building footprints

Ecosystem Services Assessment
                  Implementing an assessment tool for Ecosystem Services in QGIS as an Open-source Software
                
AccomplishmentsTools:QGIS, QField, QGIS2Web
Key Tasks:
Configured a mobile data collection app on an Android smartphone using QField
Tested the application in the field by collecting sampled data
Configured a Web application for the visualization of the collected data, enriched by additional information, using QGIS2Web

Design and Development of Utility GIS Database
                  Design of a ArcGIS Database for a Gas Utility 
                
AccomplishmentsTools: Enterprise Architect, ArGIS Pro 
Key Tasks:
Conceptual Design - ERD Development
Logical Model using ArcGIS Extension
Physical Model implementation in ArcGIS Pro
Documentation of the database

Assessment of Groundwater Potential
                  AHP-Geospatial Estimation of Groundwater Potential Zones for Sustainable Agriculture
                
AccomplishmentsTools:ArGIS Pro 
Key Tasks:
Identified and studied literature related to the topic
Gathered and prepared the key datasets for the analysis of the various contributing factors
Used GIS-based Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) techniques to estimate groundwater potential zones for irrigation agriculture in the Savannah Region of Ghana.
Performed weighted overlay analysis technique in ArcGIS to create the map of the groundwater potential zones.
Developed a graphical abstract
Made recommendations for stakeholders in groundwater development for irrigation agriculture, aiming to ensure sustainable crop cultivation in farming communities