Kimutai Orwasa | Graduate
Location: Juja,Kenya
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Profile Summary
I am a 4th year Geophysics student at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. I have
developed excellent analytical and statistical skills through my degree, I have as well earned knowledge on
field geology and geophysical exploration methods through my attachment programme. As a geophysicist, I
have been able to take part in various university projects and attachment obligations which have vastly
boosted my skills in field work and interactions with various people, professionals, employers and
communities have enriched my communication skills, teamwork, work ethics, organisation and presentation
strategy. During my 3rd year I was able to take part in a project aimed at exploring underground water in
Kibwezi area at the Ukambani region. As an attaché I took part in a UN (United Nations) drive to study and
explore the extent and effect of a geological hazard (sink hole) in Kasarani slum, Naivasha so as to find the
most suitable solutions for community development i.e. Road and Estate development. My project as a 4th
year is on Geotherms based on geologic plays, I came up with the same after a University visit to Eburru
where I realised geothermal potential and how the community there survives by it. I am committed to expand
my career path with you and strongly believe that I can add value to your Organization in numerous ways.
Education & qualifications
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology – From September 2016 to date
o BSc. Geophysics – Field exploration and data analysis
Underground water
Effects of Geologic Plays on Geotherms.
Kericho High School – From 2012 to 2015
o English
B
o Mathematics B
o Kiswahili
C+
o Chemistry
B
o Physics
B
o History
Ao Geography
AMean Grade
B
Bishop Ndingi Roret Academy – From 2009 to 2011
o English
A
o Mathematics A
o Kiswahili
C+
o Science
B
o Social Studies B
Mean Grade
B+
Placements and projects
September 2017 – October 2017
Extent of pipeline Oil Spillage
Outline
A University Sponsored field work targeted at examining extent and effects of oil spillage due to MombasaNairobi Oil pipeline leak near Makindu area.
Key responsibilities
Collecting and Recording Field Information Data as well as handling geophysical equipment.
Gravity, magnetic and resistivity data I collected are useful in analysis of data so as to achieve relevant
and valuable information on the targeted study.
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I learnt how to handle and read measurements from the delicate field equipment and how to
organise data in Microsoft Excel spread sheet as well how to input the same in a geophysics computer
software such as surfer for in-depth analysis.
From the field work exercise, I was able to improve my skills and knowledge on geology and
geophysics, I also got to engage in team work and interact with other professionals. On path to the
general study of our home earth, I have gathered knowledge that I would like to use in giving back
to the community and even learn more and more in the long run with skills like communication,
teamwork, planning etc. that I have gathered.
Key achievements
Due to the magnitude of the oil spillage geological hazard, it was crucial to find a solution for land
reclamation as the spillage had extended to a nearby seasonal river bank, as of this I played a very
critical role in finding an amicable solution by suggesting that water be used to draw the underlying
oil, then through distillation, separate water from oil.
September 2018 – October 2018
Exploring Underground Water
Outline
A Master’s degree student in collaboration with the Community and University sought to seek a solution for
water shortage in the arid Ukambani area.
Key responsibilities
I participated in collection and recording of field data and handling equipment.
Data collected include; Gravity and Resistivity measurements.
When exploring for the presence of underground water, the two methods are key and through that
I was able to even deepen my knowledge and skills.
Key achievements
As a team we were able to discover the presence of an underground aquifer which can provide fresh
water for the community. Its location(aquifer) makes it possible for replenishment which was further
good news.
May 2019 -September 2019
Examining a Geological Hazard
Outline
During my attachment Period at the Ministry of Mining and Petroleum, we were tasked by the United Nations
in collaboration with the government of Kenya to study and give a detailed report on a sink hole discovered
in Kasarani slum near Naivasha town.
Key Responsibilities
As an attaché I engaged in the field work helping out I taking measurement and recordings under our
supervisors.
We collected Resistivity Measurements in the first 7 days the Magnetic Measurements in the
following 7 days, analysing data in a computer run software and using that to evaluate the possible
extent of our study sink hole. This period helped me gain more skills on my career and built my
interaction communication skills and team work efforts. I also learnt to write a geological report
Key achievements
After days in the field, we covered a vast area of the slum and our data promised good results, this
wasn’t proven until we further used specialised software to analyse the data and used it to
document a detailed geological report concerning the geological hazard.
Awards and recognition
Recommendation Letter
Kenya Science Fair
KCSE Certificate
KCPE Certificate
September 2019
July 2015
March 2016
December 2012
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Interests
Interests:
Competing in contests, fundraising, volunteering, travelling and playing sports rugby and
football. I also enjoy cooking
Referees
1.Dr John Githiri.
Senior Lecture , Department of Physics.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
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Email;-2.Mr Waita
Superintendent Exploration Geologist.
Ministry of Mining and Petroleum.
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