At the intersection of telecommunications and geospatial technology is a new wave of innovation and Dennis Kiogora is right at the heart of it. A recent intern at Esri Eastern Africa, Dennis shares how his background in Telecommunications and Information Engineering has equipped him to explore how GIS can transform the planning and optimization of network infrastructure.

We sat down with Dennis to learn more about his journey, projects, and what excites him most about the future of GIS in telecommunications.

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Q: Tell us a bit about yourself and your academic background.

Dennis: My name is Dennis Kiogora, and I’m a Telecommunications and Information Engineering graduate from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). My focus areas include radio access network (RAN) planning, fiber network design, and telecommunications project management. I’ve built a solid foundation in both mobile and fixed network technologies particularly LTE/5G deployment principles and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) design methodologies.

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Q: How did you become interested in geospatial technology as part of your telecom career path?

Dennis: During my undergraduate studies, I became really interested in how spatial intelligence could be applied in network deployment. That curiosity led me to pursue projects that combined both technical and geospatial problem-solving, especially in network design and optimization. I realized early on that GIS has immense potential in planning and expanding telecom infrastructure more efficiently.

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Q: What kind of work have you done in this area so far?

Dennis: I’ve been fortunate to work on several projects involving RF planning tools, GIS-based analysis, and network expansion strategies. These gave me hands-on experience with data analysis, coverage mapping, and using geospatial tools to make informed network planning decisions.

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Q: You recently interned at Esri Eastern Africa. What was your focus during the internship?

Dennis: Over the last three months at Esri Eastern Africa, I’ve been exploring the application of ArcGIS in telecommunications. Specifically, I worked on the design of a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network using the ArcGIS Pro Utility Network framework. My role included schema development, network modeling, field configuration, cost analysis, and dashboard creation for stakeholder engagement.

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Q: What tools did you use, and what did you learn from the experience?

Dennis: I worked extensively with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, Survey123, and Dashboards. The experience really opened my eyes to how GIS can serve as a foundational technology in building scalable and efficient communications networks. I learned how to bring together spatial data, analytics, and intuitive visualization to solve complex planning challenges.

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Q: What are you most passionate about moving forward?

Dennis: I’m passionate about leveraging geospatial technology to enhance digital connectivity, especially in underserved areas. My goal is to continue building solutions at the intersection of GIS and telecommunications—bringing efficiency, visibility, and innovation to the way networks are designed and deployed.

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Q: Any final thoughts?

Dennis: The internship at Esri Eastern Africa has been transformative. It helped me sharpen both my technical and spatial planning skills, and I’m more confident than ever that GIS has a vital role to play in the future of telecommunications. I’m excited to be part of that journey.

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