Researcher and consultant in the domains of geospatial data, data infrastructures and digital transformation

Expertise

My professional expertise can be summarised in eight key areas, which include both topic-specific expertise — like geospatial data, data sharing & digital transformation - and several cross-cutting domains, such as capacity building, research and innovation.

Geospatial data & technology

Geospatial data and technologies have been at the core of my work, since the early stages of my career. My experience spans from examining the value of geospatial data over identifying and describing key topics related to GIS&T to supporting the collection, management, use and sharing of geospatial data.

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Data sharing & data infrastructures

Data sharing is a key area of focus in my work, with a particular emphasis on setting up effective data infrastructures and supporting sustainable data ecosystems. I have been working on promoting data transparency and data sharing, developing licensing models and business models and optimizing legal & institutional frameworks for effective data sharing.

Illustrative projects in this area include:

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Governance & institutional frameworks

Building on my background in public administration research, I have gained expertise in governance and institutional frameworks. This allows me to investigate and evaluate governance & institutional frameworks in place, and to support governments and organisations in shaping effective governance structures.

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Digital transformation

Initially focused on the role of geospatial data and data infrastructures in digital transformation, I have broadened my expertise to encompass all aspects of digital transformation. This includes driving innovation through emerging technologies, fostering organizational change, and implementing data-driven strategies.

This area of expertise is demonstrated in projects such as:

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Policy & decision making

I have been supporting government organizations worldwide across various stages of the policy process, including design, formulation, implementation, and evaluation. This includes providing support in drafting policy and strategic documents, identifying and evaluating policy options, and engaging stakeholders in the policy process through co-creation.

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Skills & capacity building

Skills and capacity building is a central focus of my work, aimed at strengthening individual and organisational capabilities. My work includes mapping existing training offers, assessing skills needs and gaps, and designing tailored educational and training responses. I am involved in the full cycle of capacity development—from analysing needs and desiging curricula to preparing learning activities and and delivering training.

Examples from my work in this area include:

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Monitoring & evaluation

Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) is another dedicated area of my expertise, focused on assessing the performance and impact of policies, programmes, and projects. I support the development of tailored M&E frameworks, combining qualitative and quantitative methods to generate accurate and actionable insights.

This expertise is reflected in projects such as:

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Responsible research & innovation

With a strong belief in the importance of research as a driver of positive change, I have developed expertise in responsible research and innovation (RRI). In designing, conducting, and disseminating research, I aim to ensure that outcomes are not only scientifically rigorous but also socially relevant, ethical, and sustainable.

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Most of the projects and publications mentioned cut across multiple areas of expertise. Detailed descriptions of these projects can be accessed via Projects. An overview of the publications is available here.