Rita Antanah
Geomatic Engineer-GIS Specialist
Altendorfer Str. 56, Chemnitz
Summary
Computer-savvy GIS professional with technical expertise in data collection , processing,analysis,and Geodatabases.
Knowledgeable in compiling, organizing and reporting on data for diverse applications. Demonstrated skill in integrated eam leading and execution of different GIS projects .
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Geographic Information System (GIS) Officer
Ghana Water Company Limited
01.2018 - 07.2024
- Combined remotely-collected and on-site data
acquisition to generate unified geographic
mapping information. - Served as a field data collection expert, contributing to centralized GIS portal and ArcGIS database.
- Managed and maintained GIS database and modified parameters for different needs.
- Mapped water distribution network using
GNSS GPS device.[Pipelines, Valves, Fire
Hydrants, Reservoirs] - Collected and integrated Geographic
Information System (GIS) analysis into operations of
all stakeholder users. - Digitized spatial features in ArcGIS environment
- Educated users about how to operate and leverage
GIS software for different applications - Provided technical recommendations and support
documentation to aid in GIS process
improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geomatic Engineering
University of Mines And Technology
Ghana 09.2011 - 06.2015
West Africa Senior Secondary School Examination - General Science
Tarkwa Senior High School
Ghana 09.2007 - 06.2011
Skills
- GIS Analysis
- Data Compilation
- Geodatabase Development
- Digitizing skills
- Map production
- Project Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Projects Undertaken
SERVICE FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF NATIONWIDE WATER SUPPLY
Ghana Water Company Limited [2018-2023]
- Created geographic maps of existing water distribution network to study the network before carrying out any measurements
- Performed Boundary metering of district metered area [DMA] for zero pressure testing and flow measurements.
- Analyzed collected pressure and flow measurement data
- Recommended network modifications to improve the water distribution to consumers in the affected DMAs.
SYSTEMATIC WATER LEAKAGE DETECTION IN COLLABORATION WITH SETEC ENGINEERING -AUSTRIA
Ghana Water Company Limited [2018-2023]
- Created water-tight District Metered Areas (DMAs) within pilot zone.
- Performed System analysis of flow and pressure measurements in DMAs to ascertain water losses .
- Performed Systematic leakage detection in DMAs by physical leakage observation and Acoustic leakage detection sensors.
- Oversaw the repairs of detected leakages in the pilot zone
- Mapped out locations of leakages for future reference and analysis
- Presentation of findings in reports and recommendations
PRODUCTION METERING AT THE WEIJA WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Ghana Water Company Limited [2018-2023]
- Mapped out locations for the installation of new bulk water meters at the production site using GPS device
- Generated maps indication selected meter locations using ArcMap
- Assessed status of existing water meters and provided detailed report and documentation.
- Presentation of technical report to management for further decision making
Internships
Wuttke Ingenieure GmbH [2014-06-2014.08]
Chemnitz, Germany
- Cadastral surveying
- Geographic data collection
- Utility and asset mapping
- Map Making
- Report writing
- Field excursions
Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg [2013-06-2013-08]
Halle -Germany
- Vegetation Change Detection exercise using NVDI calculation
- Calibration of camera for photogrammetry purpose
- Report writing
- Presentations
- Field Excursions in Saxony
Affiliations
- Ghana Institution of Engineering.
References
Maxwell Akosah-Kusi, PE
Ghana Water Company Limited
Technology & Innovation
NRW; Metering & Instrumentation
makosah-kusi@gwcl.com.gh
Assoc. Prof. Issaka Yakubu (Dean, SRID)
University of Mines and Technology
Ghana
yissaka@umat.edu.gh
Detlef Wuttke
Wuttke Ingenieure GmbH
Chemnitz
detlef.wuttke@wuttke-geogroup.de
Prof.Dr.Cornelia Glasser
Martin Luther University-Halle Wittenberg
Halle
cornelia.glaesser@geo.uni-halle.de
Timeline
Geographic Information System (GIS) Officer
Ghana Water Company Limited
01.2018 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Geomatic Engineering
University of Mines And Technology
09.2011 - 06.2015
West Africa Senior Secondary School Examination - General Science
Tarkwa Senior High School
09.2007 - 06.2011
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