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Mar 09 2025 200 ep. 37 mins 136
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Steven Ramage: a geospatial career

Mar 09 2025 38 mins  
Stephen Ramage joins our host Alistair to discuss his extensive career journey in the geospatial sector. He delves into several of his roles, including GEO and CEO, highlights the importance of biodiversity monitoring through initiatives like GEOBON and emphasizes the critical role of monitoring ecosystem health. Stephen also discusses his current work with Réseau Consulting, focu

Peter Petrik: Mergin Maps

Mar 02 2025 33 mins  
In this episode of the Geomob podcast, Peter Petrik, CEO of Mergin Maps and managing partner at Lutra Consulting, shares his journey from a developer to a leader in the open-source GIS community. He discusses the evolution of Mergin Maps, its features, and its significance in field data collection. The conversation also delves into the business model of open-source GIS, Lutra's con

Claire Neil: SEPA's SEMS

Feb 23 2025 33 mins  
In this episode of the Geomob podcast, Alastair speaks with Claire Neil, Principal EO Scientist at the Scottish Environment Protection Agency's (SEPA) new Satellite Emergency Mapping Service (SEMS). They discuss Claire's journey in Earth observation, the operational use of SEMS during disasters, the challenges of data processing, and the future developments in Earth observation cap

Ed/Steven: GeomobEDI/LON/BER summary

Feb 17 2025 31 mins  
In this episode, Ed and Steven discuss their experiences at the recent Geomob events in Edinburgh, London, and Berlin. They reflect on the vibrant community, the engaging talks, and the importance of sponsorship for future events. The conversation turns to how Geomob might grow, and plans for expansion into new cities, including potential events in North America.Show notes on the G

Chris Beddow: Worldbuilder

Feb 10 2025 33 mins  
Ed interviews Chris Beddow, a prominent figure in the geospatial community and author of the Worldbuilder newsletter. Chris speaks about his work with geospatial technology, his experiences with OpenStreetMap and Mapillary, and the motivations behind his newsletter. The conversation delves into the evolution of maps, the impact of technology on geospatial practices, and the challen

Nick Everard: Spatial Hydrometry

Feb 03 2025 36 mins  
For this week's Geomob podcast, we shake things up a bit. Alastair interviews Nick Everard, a senior hydrometric scientist, about the advancements in hydrometry and river flow measurement. They discuss the evolution of measurement techniques from traditional methods to modern technologies like remote-controlled boats, drones, and satellites. Nick emphasises the importance of accura

Ed/Steven: 2025 Kick Off

Jan 26 2025 33 mins  
Steven and Ed meet for the first time in the new year to discuss upcoming events and significant developments in their respective fields. They delve into OpenCage's move to Berlin and the launch of a new geocoding service, highlighting the challenges of managing data from various sources. The discussion shifts to Foursquare's recent open data release, examining its implications for

Héctor Ochoa Ortiz: ODECO Research / OpenStreetMap Foundation

Jan 19 2025 35 mins  
After meeting at #geomobNL, Ed Freyfogle welcomes Héctor Ochoa Ortiz, a PhD student and newly elected board member of the OpenStreetMap Foundation to speak on the pod. They discuss Hector's journey into OpenStreetMap, his research on the corporate landscape of open data, and the challenges and opportunities for companies to contribute to OpenStreetMap. The conversation touches on

Luke Seelenbinder: MapLibre

Jan 12 2025 53 mins  
Steven sits down with Luke Seelenbinder, CEO and Founder of Stadia Maps. They share a lively conversation on the different ways technology, society and geo intersect; the evolution of Stadia Maps and some of the inherent challenges to serving maps as a service. The other main topic of conversation is Luke's work on MapLibre, a community-driven open-source map rendering SDK. Expect

Luisa Teixeira / Maddie Grady: Planet

Jan 05 2025 34 mins  
Welcome to the first episode of 2025! Alastair is joined today by two guests, Maddie Grady and Luisa Teixeira from Planet, a leading company in Earth observation. They discuss their backgrounds, the innovative satellite technology used by Planet, and its applications in agriculture and biodiversity conservation. Maddie delves into how satellite-derived land surface temperature can