Work Experience

Geospatial Analyst, United Nations Operational Satellite Applications Programme

(UNOSAT - UNITAR) (Geneva, Switzerland) - ​December 2020 - Present 

Skills include:

• Geospatial and remote sensing analysis for development projects (including ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and QGIS)

• Map creation and templating

• Creation of written geospatial training/ tutorial materials 

• Working on data presentation and mapping within the United Nations system

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Consultant, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) (Bangkok, Thailand) - ​May 2018 - May 2019, July 2020 - Nov 2020

Skills include:

• Project consulting, reporting and documenting

• Working within the United Nations system (including UN writing style, diplomacy)

• Engaging with colleagues, member States and experts from around Asia-Pacific region

• Contributing technical geospatial knowledge on implementing action plans and reports

• Working closely with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other UN standards

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I was part of the core drafting team for the publication, 'Geospatial Practices for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific 2020", where I contributed technical knowledge and advice, along with media assistance and organisation of the publication launch. All links relating to this can be found below: 

• Geospatial Practices for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific 2020

• Summary Document - Geospatial Practices for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific 2020

• Blog 

• Video (editing and scripting)

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Additional Documents/ projects worked on:

• Asia-Pacific Plan of Action for Space Applications for Sustainable Development

• Infographic representation of the Plan of Action (developed by me)

• Technical paper (prepared by me): Good practices and emerging trends on geospatial technology and information applications for the Sustainable Development Goals in Asia and the Pacific​

• Technical paper (contributed to): Geospatial tools to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in Asia and the Pacific: the drought riskscape and the Regional Drought Mechanism

• Strengthening Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment and Early Warning System with Applications of Space and Geographic Information Systems in Pacific Islands Countries

Research Associate, August 2017 - May 2018 | Intern, March 2017 - August 2017

Geoinformatics Center - Asian Institute of Technology (PathumThani, Thailand)

​Skills include:

• Responding to real-world situations using geospatial services for projects and tasks

• Creating and developing complex ArcGIS online mapping content solutions

• Managing ArcGIS Server and creating data-bases 

• Running and hosting training courses (ArcGIS online and drone/ UAV)

• GIS and Remote Sensing analysis (particularly in the field of disaster management)

• Design for brochures, flyers, newsletters and business cards.

• Video editing 

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Projects worked on:​

• Drone 3D modelling using Bentley Systems

• ArcGIS online story maps (More can be found under portfolio).

Events involved in/ attended:

• NIES Conference, KL Malaysia (23 - 24 Jan 2018): 3rd International Forum On Sustainable Future in Asia- 3rd NIES International Forum

• Speaker at the Girls in ICT day hosted by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand the ITU, in partnership with UNESCO, FAO and CISCO - titles "Agritech Using ICTs" (27 April 2018).

• The Space Applications For Environment (SAFE) Workshop held in co-organized by the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) of Thailand and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

• 74th Session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

• The First Drafting Committee for the Asia-Pacific Plan of Action for Space Applications for Sustainable Development (31 May - 1 June 2018)

• Third Ministerial Conference on Space Applications for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific

• 75th Session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

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Workshops and Conferences:​

• Fully funded conference attendee at the World Youth Forum - Sharm El Shiek, Egypt (1 - 9 November 2018)

• Attended the UNITAR/ UNOSAT training on Operational Application of Geospatial Information Technology for the UN in Asia and the Pacific - Bangkok, Thailand (7 - 10 May 2019). 

• Drone imagery and work featured at the Fraser Coast Drone and Innovation Showcase - Maryborough, Australia (19 June 2019).

• Scholarship recipient at the World of Drone Congress - Brisbane, Australia (26 - 27 September 2019).

• Speaker at GeoRabble, Melbourne 2019