Siphamandla Maseko
Agriculture, Environmental Management
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
Driven by a passion for transformative agricultural research at the Centre for Transformative Agriculture and Food Sys, I excel in remote sensing and GIS, enhancing data accuracy, plant phenotyping, trial monitor and efficiency. My collaborative efforts have contributed to significant research publications, leveraging expertise in data analysis and teamwork to advance smart agriculture solutions. Reliable individual with skills and experience. Smart and committed to job well done and offering exceptional drive.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Centre for Transformative Agriculture and Food Sys
05.2023 - Current
- I Collect remote sensing image data using UAV (drone) for maize and taro phenotyping.
- I Collect monthly image data for water quality using UAV (drone) in dam water bodies.
- Preprocess image data using Pix4D software and interpret the results from NDVI indices and thermal indices.
- I provide technical support in trial designing, setup, maintain, and monitor for masters students.
- I use GIS software ArcGIS Pro to draw maps for spatial analysis involving environmental management, heat maps, land cover maps, solar estimation maps, climate change, smart agriculture and other arcgis applications.
- Contributed to the publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in various topics.
- Streamlined data management processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in research findings.
- Developed comprehensive reports on research progress, keeping stakeholders informed and engaged.
- Provide extension services to small holder farmers for various projects.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Co-ordinate symposium events for various with stakeholders from different disciplines.
Education
Master of Science - Sustainable Agriculture
University of KwaZulu Natal
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Hydrology And Soil Science
University of KwaZulu Natal
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Data Collection
Teamwork and Collaboration
Microsoft Office (Excel, word, powerpoint)
Research Paper Writing
Data Analysis
Literature reviews
Data Entry
Scientific Writing
Questionnaire Development
Fieldwork experience
GIS (Esri dashboard familiar)
Drone Operator
SPSS
Accomplishments
I published a paper on determinants of rural household food security status during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Certification
GIS for climate change
References
Name of Reference: Dr Mjabuliseni Ngidi (UKZN Extension Lecturer)
Relationship: Line manager/Supervisor
Contact number: 0723978610/0645387009
Name of Reference: Prof Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi (INR AND CTAFS director)
Relationship: Line manager
Contact number: 0741309845
Timeline
GIS for climate change
06-2024
Research Assistant
Centre for Transformative Agriculture and Food Sys
05.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Sustainable Agriculture
University of KwaZulu Natal
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Hydrology And Soil Science
University of KwaZulu Natal
04.2001 -
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