Activities Performed

• Participated in ‘‘transmission grid planning’’, applying surveying and cartographic principles to infrastructure development.
• Conducted line routing and selection exercises, evaluating terrain and land use for optimal transmission line alignment.
• '’Collected and recorded coordinates’’ using GNSS equipment to support planning and line diversion strategies.
• Assisted with **line diversion assessments by integrating spatial analysis and route optimization techniques.
• Engaged in GIS-based mapping and spatial data management for transmission corridors and project layouts.
• Supported **drawing office tasks including drafting, editing, and refining technical layouts for transmission lines using AutoCAD and GIS software.
• Contributed to the preparation of survey reports*, integrating observations, geospatial data, and recommendations for planning documentation.

Skills Applied

• Georeferencing and symbology in GIS
• AutoCAD drafting and technical alignment
• Thematic layering and map production
• Field coordination using QField and GNSS tools
• Formal report writing and spatial data interpretation

Today’s tasks deepened my understanding of how surveying and cartographic techniques drive transmission infrastructure planning. The integration of GIS with field activities reaffirmed the importance of spatial accuracy in energy distribution networks. I was particularly engaged with the line diversion analysis, which challenged both technical reasoning and spatial decision-making. I continue to learn from my mentors and refine my approach to precision mapping and collaborative survey documentation.

I’m a skilled cartographer and GIS professional with expertise in mapping, spatial analysis, and information visualization using various software, including ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD, ACAD, and OpenStreetMap. I create informative maps, conduct network analysis, and perform connectivity studies to drive insights and inform decision-making, leveraging my skills in GIS mapping, spatial analysis, and cartography to deliver high-quality solutions and contribute to projects that require spatial analysis, mapping, and data visualization.

Cartographers in Uganda’s National Water and Sewerage Corporation would play a vital role in water resource management by creating maps of water infrastructure, such as pipes and treatment plants, and mapping water sources like rivers and lakes. They would also identify areas prone to flooding, monitor water quality, and inform infrastructure planning using geospatial data. By providing accurate spatial data, cartographers would enhance planning, efficiency, and decision-making, working closely with engineers, hydrologists, and environmental scientists to ensure effective water resource management and infrastructure development.