EXPERIENCE
AKANDE SAMUEL
OLUMIDE
soakande84@gmail.com
GRADUATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST/AFRICAN REGIONAL CENTRE FOR
+2347032320763
https://ng.linkedin.com/in/akande-samuel-
olumide-b1b66851
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Remote Sensing and Geo-informatics
Agro-meteorology & Climate modeling
Oceanography and Marine Geo-Sciences
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sam
uel_Akande4
EDUCATION
PH.D METEOROLOGY & CLIMATE SCIENCES (iv)
(Satellite Meteorology/Marine Geosciences)
M. TECH SPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(Remote Sensing/GIS Option)
Federal University of Technology, Akure
REFEREES
Prof J.O Akinyede
Director, Centre for Space Research and
Applications, Federal University of Technology,
Akure
jakinyede@yahoo.com
Prof A.A Balogun
Nigeria National Co-ordinator,
Trans-African HydroMeteorological
Observatory (TAHMO) &
Dept. of Meteorology & Climate Sciences
Federal University of Technology, Akure
ahmed.balogun@gmail.com
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER/CENTRE FOR SPACE RESEARCH AND
APPLICATIONS, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECH, AKURE (FUTA)
April 2016 – Present
 Develop Campus Interactive Digital Maps on mobile and online platforms.
 Train University students and staff in Applications of Remote Sensing and GIS
 Coordinate Education Outreaches of the Centre (e.g Space Club, ESRI Team)
 Participate in Regional and National Projects on Flood Early Warning Systems
SPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
(ARCSSTE-E UNOOSA), OAU CAMPUS, NIGERIA.
January 2014 – March 2016
 Developed and created Rainfall Prediction maps for environmental hazards
monitoring in Nigeria using centennial (1901-2013) rainfall datasets.
 Assisted in data management and organization of both vector and raster data.
 Development and creation of base map and thematic map layers for land use,
hydrology, vegetation type and richness, and flooding trends.
 Utilized satellite and aerial photography for the analyzing control of
desertification of Northern Nigeria.
GIS ANALYST/ONDO STATE LAND RECORDS BUREAU
July 2013 – December 2013
 Supported mapping projects focused on cadastral planning for the State's land
information databases, geographic analysis, and cartographic design.
 Developed and executes hydrographic survey of Ondo State coastline, creating
bathymetric and geophysical maps for maintenance, emergency and other uses.
GIS ANALYST/CENTRE FOR SPACE RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS
(CESRA)
June 2012 – June 2013
 Achieved an integrated system of land use and conservation to restore, and
protect the green environment in Nigeria Megacities.
 Creation of climatic maps for Ondo State using R and ArcGIS software
 Assisted in GIS planning of the University’s agricultural water runoff & supply
STUDENT SCIENTIST/INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL
AGRICULTURE (IITA)
May 2010 – November 2010
 Produced georeferenced maps, and digitized new features as requested.
 Performed basic GIS operations such as geoprocessing, and geocoding datasets.
 Analyzed and interpreted meteorological data collected by surface and upper-air
stations, satellites and radar to develop reports and forecasts for public users.
 Provided technical support advice and executed model and simulation tools to
generate responses of climate change on food security.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
 Excellent writing skills, with interpersonal communication and report writing.
 Efficient in carrying out field surveys, analysing and interpreting acquired data.
 Proven ability to work effectively under pressure with minimum supervision.
 Excellent working knowledge on Windows and Linux Operating Systems
 Excellent in using ArcGIS, ILWIS, Q-GIS, ERDAS, ENVI, IDRISI, R & IDL