Being a Geospatial Engineer

SEASON: 1 | EPISODE: 8 | | GIS Data Remote Sensing

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.

With Opeyemi Kazeem-Jimoh and Laura Mugeha

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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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In the news

#GISDay 2021 was amazing

ADDA scholarship for African youths

PostGIS Day 2021 was held on 18th November. Youtube channel

State of the map happened 19th - 21st

HOT Summit was held on 22nd November

 

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Opeyemi is a Geospatial Data Analyst and Cartographer with interests in DRR through geo-hazard mapping, GIS for business and sales process optimization, and promoting sustainable futures.

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    Laura Mugeha Laura Mugeha

    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.

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