Welcome to Mukhtar Abdi’s personal website!

Who Am I?

I am Mukhtar Abdi, a hydrologist by training with a deep interest in modern GIS, remote sensing, geospatial data science, data analysis, information management, and machine learning. My journey in GIS began during my MSc program, where I took a GIS for Engineers course as part of the core curriculum.

My programming journey started in 2020 when I enrolled in R programming courses, which I later applied extensively during my MSc research, gaining valuable experience in R, spatial analysis, and data analysis.

The skills I developed during my MSc research include spatial analysis, R programming, data analysis, and statistical analysis. Since then, I have further improved my skills in GIS, remote sensing, Python, and geodatabases through self-learning. Currently, I am expanding my skill set by learning web GIS.

I am a firm believer that continuous self-learning is one of the most essential skill in this century.

Why I Created This Personal Website?

  • To connect with like-minded individuals.
  • As a personal portfolio to showcase my work, skills, and accomplishments.
  • To share my self-learning journey in GIS, geospatial data science, data science, data analysis, and machine learning.

What I Do

  • Hydrologist: I work at a local water agency where I’m involved in hydrometeorological and hydrogeologic data collection and analysis.
  • GIS and Data Consultant and Trainer: Based in Hargeisa, Somaliland/Somalia, I provide independent consultancy and training in GIS, remote sensing, data analysis, and information management using open-source tools. I also founded a small consultancy and training firm called TAAG GIS and Data Services.

My Skills & Software

  • GIS Software: QGIS, GDAL, GRASS-GIS, R-Spatial, Geospatial Python.
  • Remote Sensing Software/Platforms: QGIS, GDAL, R-Spatial, Google Earth Engine, SNAP, Geospatial Python.
  • Geodatabase Management System: PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
  • Data Analysis Software: Excel, R programming, Python, Tableau.
  • Field Mobile Data Collection Apps: KoboToolbox, QFIELD, Mergin Maps.
  • Web Development Tools: HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
  • Others: Git, Markdown, Bash.

Thank you for visiting!