On this episode, Opeyemi spoke with Laura Mugeha - a Geospatial engineer about what it takes to be a geosaptial engineer, her journey and advice for those looking to start out as geospatial engineers.
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On this episode, Opeyemi spoke with Laura Mugeha - a Geospatial engineer about what it takes to be a geosaptial engineer, her journey and advice for those looking to start out as geospatial engineers.
Laura is a Geospatial Engineer working in the intersection of open technology, open data, and development. She currently works with a social enterprise in Kenya to support teams in using data for good. Additionally, Laura is a YouthMappers regional ambassador where she supports chapters in East and Central Africa. In her free time, she volunteers with local open data and FOSS communities.
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Laura is a Geospatial analyst and developer passionate about using location intelligence to provide sustainable solutions to real-world challenges. With a keen focus on open data and free and open-source software, I have amassed technical experience in the technology, data and geospatial fields while working at Sanergy, Atlan, Map Kibera Trust, and Soliton Telmec Limited.