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Tell us about yourself?

I am currently a Senior Support Software Engineer at 1Spatial. I have been working for 1Spatial for three years. Prior to this, I worked as Senior Customer Executive at Booking.com. This role allowed me to build up a very customer-driven mentality as well as leadership skills. It also showed me that overall, I like multidisciplinary environments which helps within my Support role. 

My background is on Earth Observation and GIS Systems, hence the reason why I joined 1Spatial. This role has given me many opportunities to develop and constantly challenge myself. Currently, I am studying to achieve a Project Manager Apprenticeship certification within 1Spatial, in order to redirect skills achieved in Support over the years, to help 1Spatial with its new challenges.

Fun fact about you?

I have 110 playlists in Spotify! A lot of my friends find this funny! Music is one of my biggest passions outside work. 

What do you enjoy most about working at 1Spatial?

There are many great people working here at 1Spatial, very driven to give their help and expertise to the company in the best possible way to benefit our customers. So clearly, it’s the people and the company values that make it a good place to work. 

What are your favourite geospatial products/technologies and why?

I am a big ESRI fan, always have been. ArcGIS Desktop has changed my interpretation of data. The fact that it could encompass so much information from all sorts of sources, with the capability of allowing us to visually interpret it within its spatial value, made it so powerful to the industry. Since the age of 11 I was exposed to Geographical Information Systems, it has come a long way, and still has so much potential to evolve further.

Simultaneously, I have found a very similar  tool whilst working at 1Spatial. The 1Integrate for ArcGIS plugin, has proved to be an interesting plugin to integrate with the ESRI stack, and a rather valuable tool for our customers. A huge benefit is that customers can validate rules, using 1Integrate logic, in agreement with their needs and assure their data integrity, through 1Integrate. Users can immediately submit those changes, so they are instantly visible in the ArcGIS stack. 

What’s the most interesting solution problem or data challenge you’ve tackled ? 

Being a Support Software Engineer, brings news challenges every single day from all types of technologies. I believe that the solution we built for RPA (Rural Payments Agency) data validation, has proven to be one of the most interesting ones, due to the high complexity of DEFRA (Department of Environment for Rural Affairs) needs. At the same time it’s been one of the most exciting ones as 1Integrate is used to its full potential and integrated with all sorts of technology. So every single case is fascinating, as there is so much knowledge to absorb.

What do you love about working in the Support team? 

I have been having a great time within the Support team. It does have its intense days as well but overall is a highly multi-disciplinary team, with an enormous capacity of dealing with the most immediate challenges so skilfully, and there is so much value in it that often can’t immediately be seen. Our brainstorming sessions are so beneficial and every day I learn so much with each of my colleagues. Without them I would not feel as capable as I do now, it has been a great ride together.

What makes 1Spatial a great place to work?

1Spatial is a very friendly company, which ensures we have tools at our disposal to take good care of our wellbeing, inside and outside of work. Should someone need advice, there is always someone to listen. That kind of support is great and does make us feel we have a supportive structure at work. They also make sure that you have access to tools to progress within the company should you wish to do so.

If you were given an airline ticket to go anywhere in the world where would you go and why?

Hawaii! I would love to start my day with a hike over those lush mountain ridges, embrace life in its splendour and dive/surf in those magical waters by the end of my trail. Paradise to inspire and feed your soul with the best that nature has to offer.