Career History:
Geomatics offers me the opportunity to combine my interest in science with my love for the natural environment. ‘Geomatics' refers to the collection, analysis, and management of Earth-based data coming satellites, aerial photography and ground observations. This data is used to model, understand and manage real world problems related to engineering, the natural environment, urban management and much more. I completed BSc (Hon) at the University of Cape Town, where I developed a range of skills in measurment science, database and systems design, geographical analysis and modelling. I worked at the National Mapping Organisation, Chief Directorate Surveys and Mapping, from 2004 to July 2006, where I conducted a variety of research. My main focus was the development of a land cover mapping programme. I am now working with Cape Nature Conservation providing GIS support for the Fine-Scale Biodiversity Planning Project and am based at Kirstenbosch Gardens.