Floyd Ralepele

Floyd Maseye Ralepele 26 Broadwalk Street, Halfway House, Midrand,- |-| LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/floyd-ralepele2b- Professional Summary Dynamic and results-driven GIS Specialist with over 5 years of experience in spatial data management, GIS operations, and geospatial analysis. Proven track record of establishing GIS infrastructure, leading project teams, and applying geospatial solutions to conservation and sustainability efforts across Africa. Adept in ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Python, R, and dashboard development. Skilled in proposal writing, quality control, and regulatory compliance. Core Competencies • • • • • • • • • GIS Project Coordination & Quality Control GIS Data Management & Innovation Business Development & Proposal Writing Team Leadership & Capacity Building Regulatory Compliance & Best Practices Spatial Analysis & Mapping (ArcGIS, QGIS) Dashboard Development (ArcGIS Dashboards, Excel) Programming (Python, R, SPSS, SAS) Stakeholder Engagement & Client Communication Professional Experience Data Manager The Wilderness Project | Remote | 2024 – Present • • • Lead data integration and visualization using GIS dashboards to support conservation initiatives. Conduct spatial analysis and mapping to inform forest restoration and natural resource management strategies. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure data quality, compliance, and timely reporting. GIS and Systems Officer Impact Insights – Africa Foundation | Johannesburg | 2022 – 2023 • • Spearheaded the establishment of the GIS & Systems Department. Set up infrastructure, selected appropriate software/hardware, and implemented data management protocols. • • • Developed ArcGIS-based dashboards and produced high-quality thematic maps. Conducted capacity-building sessions for staff and partners, enhancing organizational GIS proficiency. Supported proposal writing and quoting processes for GIS service expansion. Biology Question Creator Crimson Education | Remote | 2022 • Created academic content and questions in biology for international high school curriculum. Audio Visual Technician DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences | 2022 • Supported digital tools and remote learning systems; maintained tech infrastructure. Chief Invigilator University of the Witwatersrand | 2021 • Oversaw academic assessments, ensuring compliance with exam protocols. Lab Demonstrator & Teaching Assistant University of the Witwatersrand | 2017 – 2022 • Assisted with GIS, Biology, and Data Science modules; supervised final-year student projects. Education Master of Science (MSc), Medicinal Plants & Analytical Chemistry University of the Witwatersrand Bachelor of Science Honours, Biological Sciences (Cum Laude) University of the Witwatersrand Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences University of the Witwatersrand Certifications & Training • • Social Justice Facilitation Training – Wits Transformation Office (2020) ESRI Online GIS Courses – Various Modules Technical Skills • • • • GIS Software: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, Google Earth Engine Statistical & Programming Tools: R, Python, Strata, SPSS, SAS Database & Visualization: Excel, PostgreSQL, ACCESS, SQL, Microsoft BI, ArcGIS Dashboards, Presentations Project Tools: Trello, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace References Available upon request.