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Skills


GIS


    • GIS (20 years)
    • Geospatial Data (15 years)
    • Cartography (15 years)
    • Remote Sensing (15 years)
    • Satellite Imagery & Processing (20 years)
    • GPS/GNSS (20 years)
    • ArcGIS (12 years)
    • QGIS (10 years)
    • Web GIS & APIs (15 years)
    • Google Maps API (12 years)
    • Mapbox (6 years)
    • Leaflet (10 years)
    • OpenLayers (10 years)
    • PostGIS & GeoServer (10 years)
    • GDAL / ogr2ogr (15 years)
    • Python GIS Libraries (Geopandas, Shapely, Fiona, Rasterio) (5 years)
    • Spatial Analysis (K-means, Voronoi) (8 years)
    • 3D Geospatial (CesiumJS, Kepler.gl, Deck.gl) (1 year)

Programming & Web Development


    • JavaScript (10 years)
    • Node.js (10 years)
    • PL/pgSQL & PL/SQL (10 years)
    • Python (10 years)
    • React (8 years)
    • TypeScript (6 years)
    • Redux (4 years)
    • Next.js (6 years)
    • Tailwind CSS (5 years)
    • Materialize (5 years)
    • Bootstrap (1 year)
    • HTML (10 years)
    • CSS (10 years)
    • Go (8 years)
    • PyMongo (7 years)
    • Pandas & NumPy (8 years)
    • Matplotlib (1 year)
    • Scikit-learn (1 year)

Databases, DevOps & Cloud


    • SQL (15 years)
    • PostgreSQL (10 years)
    • Microsoft SQL Server (6 years)
    • Oracle (3 years)
    • SingleStore (4 years)
    • MongoDB (8 years)
    • Docker (4 years)
    • Kubernetes (2 years)
    • Redis (2 years)
    • Git (12 years)
    • GitHub & GitLab (13 years)
    • AWS CLI (2 years)
    • Vercel (5 years)
    • Linux & Ubuntu (15 years)
    • WSL (20 years)

Architecture, Leadership & Soft Skills


    • Full-stack Development (15 years)
    • Software Architecture & System Design (8 years)
    • API Architecture & REST APIs (13 years)
    • Project Management (3 years)
    • Business & Business Development (20 years)
    • Technical Training & Coaching (16 years)
    • Technical Consulting & Support (14 years)
    • Public Speaking & Pitching (14 years)
    • Negotiation (3 years)

about me

Daniel, GIS and Full Stack Software Engineer, Cloud and AI Enthusiast

I'm a senior software engineer with over 15 years of experience, specializing in building robust, data-driven solutions. My expertise covers the full stack, from architecting and designing scalable systems in the cloud to developing resilient backends and user-friendly frontends. My core focus is to engineer innovative systems that turns complex data into powerful, actionable insights with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity.

I've applied my skills across a diverse range of industries, including real estate, aviation, health, quarry, space, conservation, telecommunications, and agriculture. In every project, my goal is to transform location-based information into an innovative solution that drives smarter decisions for a better, more secure future.

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My projects


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Geofence Engineer - 2025

Node.js, Architecture, System Design, Algorithm

    • Designed a high-performance Geofencing solution for an indoor Navigation Solution in the Health Sector

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GIS DEVELOPER - 2025
Python, ArcPy, ArcGIS Pro

    • Developed high-performance geoprocessing script with multiprocessing to process geospatial data (100 properties in < 3 hours).
    • Led carbon eligibility project for spatial analysis, data management.
    • Processed large-scale imagery datasets for mapping, analytics.

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ArcGIS DEVELOPER - 2025

Python, ArcPy, ArcGIS Pro

    • AGOL web application dev + maintenance, integrating property and zip code data with advanced filtering capabilities.
    • Engineered and maintained a Python script for automated synchronization of ArcGIS Online layers with the latest SQL Server data.
    • Designed and implemented custom geoprocessing tools to enhance data analysis and visualization within the GIS environment.

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Snr Software Engineer - 2021-25

Node.js, TypeScript, Architecture, System Design, Algorithm, SQL Server, Mongo, SingleStore, Telematics, Geofencing,

    • Engineered a telematics geofencing solution, directly supporting road freight industry clients.
    • Maintained and enhanced the core telematics platform, fixing bugs in the database, back end, APIs, and front end for system stability and performance.
    • Developed new features through a full-stack, "vertical slice" approach, delivering functional enhancements meeting business requirements.

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Top Software Engineer - 2022 -

Node.js, TypeScript, Architecture, System Design, Algorithm

Top 3% in Software Engineering, Development and GIS

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Blogger - 2014 - 

Node.js, TypeScript, Architecture, System Design, Algorithm, SQL Server, Mongo, SingleStore, Telematics, Geofencing,

A technical blog focused on GIS developments using open-source GIS tools to solve common spatial problems. The purpose of this blog is to share knowledge in the GIS community as it is written in a pedagogic and easy-to-follow way. Website for a Land Surveying Company Specialized in Drone Applications

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GIS Engineer - 2024

Python, pandas, geopandas, scikit-learn, k-means, nearest neighbor, 

    • Engineered an algorithm to create 200 new regions of approximately equal populations for a Pickleball layer.
    • Used ZIP Census data to get population figures for each US ZIP code.
    • Employed k-means clustering and a Voronoi diagram for geographic grouping of ZIP codes.
    • Utilized the silhouette score to validate the quality of the clusters and ensure regions respected size constraints. 🏓

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Founder & TechLead - 2022

Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, GenAI, IoT

    • Full-Stack Development: Developed a portfolio of full-stack websites using the Next.js framework.
    • IoT System: Built a Raspberry Pi powered IoT GPS receiver to transmit location, temperature, pressure, and humidity data over 4G and LP-WAN networks.
    • Data Analysis Tool: Scripted a Python tool to extract financial data from the Alpha Vantage API and calculate the "Magic Formula" score for stocks.
    • Technical Communication: Authored technical papers and delivered pitches for the startup at events.

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GIS Manager - 2017 - 2021

Node.js, JavaScript, Go, Google Maps, OpenLayers, React, Leaflet, REST API, Architecture, System Design, Algorithm, JMeter, SchenaSpy

    • Managed a full-stack GIS team, overseeing the infrastructure for over 200 daily users.
    • Architected and developed a complete open-source GIS infrastructure from the ground up.
    • Designed and migrated a 5+ million record asset network to a new topological database model using Python scripts.
    • Authored database functions, stored procedures, and views for data integrity.
    • Built and maintained the GIS web client
    • Supported a mobile app for field workers.
    • Enhanced the GIS infrastructure's REST API
    • Developed a real-time severe weather app using the Bureau of Meteorology API to automate reports and prevent millions in damages.
    • Created a health check app to monitor system performance and alert on outages.

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Senior GIS Engineer - 2016

Python, Remote Sensing, Sentinel-2, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, PL/pgSQL, PyQGIS, Landsat, Planet

    • Satellite Imagery Processing: Wrote Python scripts to import batches of Sentinel-2 satellite images into PostgreSQL and extract crop data using PostGIS, PL/pgSQL, and PyQGIS.
    • Business Analysis: Analyzed client needs in the agro-industry to improve harvest logistics and integrated these requirements into data processing scripts.
    • Technical Representation & Training: Represented the startup at Earth monitoring events and conducted training sessions on remote sensing, overseeing practical exercises with Sentinel-2, Landsat, and Planet data.

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GIS Developer - 2016

ArcMap, QGIS, Python

    • Geoprocessing raw geological data to calculate Geothermal potential scores
    • Mapping results of geothermal potential scores

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Senior GIS Engineer - 2015 - 2016

Oracle Spatial, OBIEE, SQL, PL/SQL

    • Geospatial Consulting: Provided Oracle Spatial and GeoRaster consulting to clients
    • GIS Product Management: Oversaw the GIS component of an in-house product for airports, enabling real-time vehicle tracking to enhance tarmac logistics.
    • Team Leadership: Led a team of developers, managing their schedules for both internal product development and external consulting projects.
    • Corporate Representation: Pitched the startup at a variety of events, including seminars, business gatherings, and universities.

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GIS Engineer - 2013 - 2015

ArcGIS for Desktop, Server, JavaScript, ArcPy, Web AppBuilder

    • Geospatial Development: Developed a pothole detection algorithm using ArcPy + built additional plugins for the ArcGIS Web AppBuilder with JavaScript.
    • First-line Technical Support customer support for Esri products in English, French, and German.
    • On-site 
Consulting & Training, Coaching, and training on the ArcGIS product suite (ArcGIS for Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS API for JavaScript, ArcPy).

    • Public Speaking & Conferences: Presented on new ArcGIS features at events and attended the Esri Developer Summit.

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GIS Project Engineer - 2010 - 2013

ERDAS APOLLO/IMAGINE, Java, JMeter, JS, JQuery

    • Developed and automated a daily Java test suite for the ERDAS APOLLO product, which generated reports on areas needing attention.
    • Supervised a team of QA engineers for the integration testing of all Intergraph geospatial server products.
    • Customized and Optimized the ERDAS APOLLO server for clients by building custom forms and fine-tuning server configurations, including RAM usage and file system settings, for optimal performance.
    • Provided Client Support & Training, Coaching, Consultancy

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Assistant - 2009

AutoCAD, Total Station, GPS

    • Taught fundamental concepts of AutoCAD to students
    • Prepared and led the technical fieldwork for topography courses including practical work with Total Station, GPS, and a levelling instrument.
    • Corrected and graded student exercises and reports, providing detailed feedback.

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Founder - 2013

AutoCAD, Drone, Land Surveyor

    • Managed all aspects of drone-based surveying missions: initial planning, flight preparation andon-site operations.
    • Piloted and operated drones for a variety of services, including aerial imagery, thermography, and industrial inspections.
    • Performed post-flight analysis and data processing, preparing detailed reports and maps for clients.

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Internship - Land Surveyor - 2009

AutoCAD, MicroStation, Total Station, GPS

    • Assisted in various land surveying projects: topographic and boundary surveys, using Total Stations and GPS receivers
    • Drafted and prepared survey maps and plans using AutoCAD and MicroStation
    • Supported senior surveyors with data processing, quality control, and the preparation of project reports

portfolio


certifications


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CISCO CCNA - In progress
2025 – | Online

        – Networking fundamentals, IP connectivity, security fundamentals, automation, and programmability.
        – Configuring and managing routers and switches, troubleshooting IPv4/IPv6 networks, implementing network security, and applying automation with Cisco tools.

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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - In progress
2025 – | Online

        – Foundations of AWS Cloud concepts, global infrastructure, security, pricing, and support.
        – Cloud economics, shared responsibility model, basic security and compliance, core AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda), billing, and account management.

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Google Cybersecurity Certificate - In progress
2025 – | Online

        – Cybersecurity fundamentals, network security, threat analysis, incident response, and security operations.
        – Risk management, security frameworks, SIEM tools, Linux, SQL, Python, intrusion detection, and best practices for protecting systems and data.

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JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures
2022– | Online

        – Covered core JavaScript concepts including variables, loops, and functions.
        – Implemented algorithms and problem-solving techniques.
        – Worked with data structures: arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs.
        – Learned sorting and searching algorithms, recursion, and Big O notation.

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Project Management: The basics for Success
2016 – | Irvine, Coursera.org

        – Core principles of project management: planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
        – Defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
        – Techniques for risk management, quality control, and stakeholder communication.
        – Explored project management tools, methodologies, and best practices for success.

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ArcGIS Desktop Entry 10.3 (EADE103)
2016 – | Online

        – Foundational knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop 10.3 tools and interface.
        – Create, edit, and manage spatial data in ArcMap.
        – Basic GIS analysis including queries, selections, and geoprocessing tools.
        – Skills in map creation, visualization, and cartographic representation.

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Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills
2015 – | Ann Arbor, Coursera.org

        – Fundamental negotiation principles and techniques.
        – Strategies for effective communication and persuasion.
        – Handling conflicts, reaching agreements, and creating win-win outcomes.
        – Negotiation frameworks to professional and real-world scenarios.

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Gamification
2012 – | Philadelphia, Coursera.org

        – Principles of gamification and its application in business and education.
        – Techniques to motivate user engagement and behavior change.
        – Game design elements such as points, badges, and leaderboards.
        – Strategies to improve productivity, learning, and customer interaction through gamification.

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Model Thinking
2012 – | Ann Arbor, Coursera.org

        – Models to analyze complex systems and social phenomena.
        – Types of models including network, agent-based, and statistical models.
        – Critical thinking skills to evaluate assumptions and outcomes of models.
        – Modeling techniques to real-world problems in business, society, and policy.

Education


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Master in Economic Sciences, General Management
2011 – 2013 | Liège, Belgium

Thesis: “Business plan for the creation of a land surveyor company specialised in drone applications.”

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Master in Geographic Sciences, Geomatics and Geometrology
2005 – 2010 | Liège, Belgium

Thesis: “Conception of an urban GIS prototype for natural risk management for the town of Bamenda (Cameroon).”

    • Land surveyor internship at Geonius (Gulpen, NL)
    • Teaching Student in Topography
    • Co-president of a Student Association (GAGG)

Services


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GIS Services

        – ArcGIS, QGIS, Geoserver, PostGIS, Mapbox, Leaflet, OpenLayers, Google Maps API, HERE Maps API

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Backend Development

    • Node.js, TypeScript, NestJS, Golang, Python, REST, GraphQL, SQL/NoSQL databases

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Frontend Development

    • React, Redux, Next.j, > TailwindCSS, Materialize, Bootstrap

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Cloud Services

    • AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, scaling & deployment of cloud-based services

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Cybersecurity

    • Secure coding practices, vulnerability assessments, authentication & authorization, network security fundamentals

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