Viola Otieno

Background

About Viola Otieno

A seasoned Earth Observation(EO) Lead with 10+ years of enhancing organizational growth via applying my expertise in areas including but not limited to GIS, Spatial Analysis, Remote Sensing, and Database Design for accelerated development in regional drought monitoring-Holds a demonstrated track record of spearheading EO operations for IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), the Regional Climate Centre for Eastern Africa providing climate services to 11 countries-In driving optimum productivity, I interact with technical and non-technical users from across the globe to support the adoption and integration of EO in decision-making and planning. Highly knowledgeable in the thematic development of early warning products using EO and in-situ data. In line with providing actionable information and viable solutions; Serving as the inaugural President of the Women in GMES & Africa, a network created by the AU Commission for African women working in EO/Space. Represented IGPAC at the Global UK high-level visit event in 2022 and other major conferences such as the 15th EUMETSAT Africa User Forum, CEMS general assembly, and the EU Space Week. Pro-active contributor to the 'Corpenius for Anticipatory Action' webinar emphasizing the utilization of satellite EO data to support humanitarian actions in mitigating the impacts of disasters in collaboration with diverse cross-sectoral experts. ⏩Core competencies: EO | Early Warning Systems | Environmental Monitoring| Database Design | Project Leadership | Stakeholder Engagement | Analysis | Quantum GIS | Web Mapping | Data Analytics | Software Development | Geomatics | GPS | Geoprocessing ⏩Education: MSc in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with Remote Sensing -BSc in Computer Science. My Passion Democratization of Space through leveraging of emerging technology to increase access and utilization of products and services for sustainable development.