https://community.esri.com/t5/member-introductions/my-gis-journey-and-looking-for-more-insights/m-p/1694547#M2929 <P>Great to see this, <a href="https://community.esri.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/536029">@Ezra</a>&nbsp;<span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":clapping_hands:">👏</span></P><P>You’re already doing the right things—real-world mapping + hydrological modeling is exactly where GIS has the greatest impact.</P><P>A few practical suggestions as you grow:</P><UL><LI>Focus on <STRONG>end-to-end workflows</STRONG> → data collection → processing → analysis → decision output</LI><LI>Build <STRONG>2–3 strong portfolio projects</STRONG> (water risk, flood modeling, watershed analysis)</LI><LI>Combine <STRONG>GIS + data engineering basics</STRONG> (Python, APIs, automation)</LI><LI>Share your work consistently—maps, dashboards, short write-ups</LI></UL><P>Hydrology + GIS is a powerful niche, especially with climate and water challenges increasing globally.</P><P>Keep building. Keep sharing.<BR />Happy to connect and support</P> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:55:18 GMT VenkataKondepati 2026-04-05T19:55:18Z https://community.esri.com/t5/member-introductions/my-gis-journey-and-looking-for-more-insights/m-p/1694537#M2928 <P>Hello everyone,</P><P>My name is Ezra Cheruiyot, and I am a BSc graduate in Geospatial Information Science and Remote Sensing from Kenya. I am passionate about GIS and remote sensing and continuously working to strengthen my skills through practical, real-world projects.</P><P>Recently, I have been supporting Safina Organization in mapping activities, contributing to spatial data collection and analysis. In addition, I have been working on personal projects focused on hydrological modelling, exploring how GIS and remote sensing can be applied to water resource management and environmental analysis.</P><P>I am particularly interested in advancing my knowledge in spatial analysis and solving real-world challenges using GIS tools and ArcGIS technologies.</P><P>I would greatly appreciate connecting with professionals and fellow learners in this community. I am open to guidance, collaboration, and any advice on improving my projects or growing my career in GIS and remote sensing.</P><P>Thank you, and I look forward to engaging with you all!</P><P>Best regards,<BR />Ezra Cheruiyot</P> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:54:43 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/member-introductions/my-gis-journey-and-looking-for-more-insights/m-p/1694537#M2928 EzraCheruiyot 2026-04-05T05:54:43Z https://community.esri.com/t5/member-introductions/my-gis-journey-and-looking-for-more-insights/m-p/1694547#M2929 <P>Great to see this, <a href="https://community.esri.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/536029">@Ezra</a>&nbsp;<span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":clapping_hands:">👏</span></P><P>You’re already doing the right things—real-world mapping + hydrological modeling is exactly where GIS has the greatest impact.</P><P>A few practical suggestions as you grow:</P><UL><LI>Focus on <STRONG>end-to-end workflows</STRONG> → data collection → processing → analysis → decision output</LI><LI>Build <STRONG>2–3 strong portfolio projects</STRONG> (water risk, flood modeling, watershed analysis)</LI><LI>Combine <STRONG>GIS + data engineering basics</STRONG> (Python, APIs, automation)</LI><LI>Share your work consistently—maps, dashboards, short write-ups</LI></UL><P>Hydrology + GIS is a powerful niche, especially with climate and water challenges increasing globally.</P><P>Keep building. Keep sharing.<BR />Happy to connect and support</P> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:55:18 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/member-introductions/my-gis-journey-and-looking-for-more-insights/m-p/1694547#M2929 VenkataKondepati 2026-04-05T19:55:18Z