I am a GEOSPATIAL DATA SCIENTIST with almost 10-years experience in industry and academia. An expert in data analysis and geospatial python, I have worked with start-ups, global NGOs, and leading universities on a variety of projects. With a PhD in Environmental Data Science, I specialise in environmental issues and have worked in forestry, supply chain integrity, and renewable energy.

Geospatial Consultant

As a geospatial consultant, I work with clients on a diverse range of projects, utilising spatial data to provide valuable insights and solutions. Whether it's analysing geographic patterns or creating interactive maps, each project presents a unique challenge.

For more details on my recent projects can be found here.

Freelance, Current

GIS Manager

NatPower Development, 2023-2024

Postgres | Python | start up | data management | database design | GIS | leaflet

  • A fast-paced start-up environment developing an industry-leading GIS platform to facilitate national scale analysis of site suitability for renewable energy.

  • Collaborating with internal teams to understand product requirements and improve designs based on user feedback.

  • Translating complex spatial analysis into end-to-end data workflows and writing efficient database queries for API interfaces.

  • Building the product road map and developing a foundation of reliable and trustworthy data.

Senior Research Associate

Lancaster University, 2022-2023

Python | big data | research | GIS | ecology | carbon | casual inference | geopandas | HPC

  • Analysing carbon emissions from deforestation and carbon offsetting by secondary forest growth across the Amazon.

  • Harnessing biome-wide time series data to monitor ecosystem change and provide insights on the implications for biodiversity and the carbon cycle.

  • Planning and implementing scalable methods.

  • Publishing scientific papers in high-impact peer-reviewed journals including Global Change Biology, and contributing to the UN Deforestation Report.

Data Innovation Officer

FSC International, 2019

voluntary standards | certification | data analysis | policy

  • Conducting research and analysis of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification standards.

  • Working for the FSC Policy & Standards Unit to deliver the foundational data framework required to develop the FSC Open Knowledge repository (open.fsc.org).

  • This project was part of the FSC digital transformation, enabling the collection and distribution of institutional information to benefit all stakeholders.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Historic Futures, 2014-2017

Python | supply chain traceability | Agile | scale-up | international collaboration

  • Leading quality assurance on forestry supply chain traceability software for the Forest Stewardship Council.

  • Responsible for quality assurance, prioritising bug fixes based on user feedback, and resolving technical support issues.

  • Coordinating international communication between the client, test, product owner, and development team to ensure representation in the appropriate Agile ceremonies.

  • Writing and automating test cases in Python.

PhD Environmental Data Science

Lancaster University, 2017-2022

MSc Sustainable Development

University of Exeter, 2014-2015

BSc Conservation Biology & Ecology

University of Exeter, 2011-2014