Geo Data Specialist

With the Access Strategy and Operations team, you’ll work to define an access project and oversee how it is implemented. You’ll help us bring the transformative power of cloud computing, fiber-based and other technologies to markets and communities around the globe. As part of this team you fully immerse yourself in data collection, draw insight from analysis, and then zoom out to develop and implement compelling, synthesized recommendations.

The Google Access team works to make Internet access more powerful, accessible and affordable for all. We also work to develop the next-generation technologies that will improve the lives and businesses of our millions of users around the planet. Want to change the world? Good. So do we. 

With the Google Access team, you’ll work on cross-product and cross-team initiatives, working closely with cross-functional team members to refine and evolve our projects, as well as deploy fiber-based and other technologies to markets and communities around the globe. You like being on-the-ground, executing complex projects that bring internet access to people.

Responsibilities

  • Function as technical subject matter expert on fiber infrastructure documentation
  • Work with partners to facilitate data inflow for fiber infrastructure projects and work on improvements of data formats
  • Establish guidelines for infrastructure documentation to be used across multiple fiber infrastructure projects Work with cross functional team to establish a GIS tool that has an updated version of all fiber infrastructure documentation
  • Establish processes to document, update and operate all GIS data


  • Minimum qualifications

  • BS degree in Computer Science, Geographic Science or Earth Sciences or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience with GIS Software (ESRI, GDAL, GRASS, OGR, Open GIS Standards) and geo-database queries.
  • Work experience in the Geo Data analysis field.


  • Preferred qualifications

  • Hands-on project management experience and proven leadership execution on large programs.
  • Basic networking, scripting and Google Maps API, ESRI, KML or OGC compliant products knowledge.
  • Distinctive analytical skills and ability to present and communicate with highly technical team across multiple levels of the organization.
  • Creativity and the ability to work both independently and cross-functionally.


  • Area

    The Google Access team works to make Internet access more powerful, accessible and affordable for all. We also work to develop the next-generation technologies that will improve the lives and businesses of our millions of users around the planet. Want to change the world? Good. So do we

    Program Management 

    Lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects and usher them through the entire lifecycle.

    Learn more about our Program Management roles 

    Nairobi 

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