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Daniel A. Matsapola

Daniel A. Matsapola

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager: Science Engagement at SANSA Earth Observation division

  • Education

    • Defense Intelligence College, Pretoria

      2010 - 2010
      GIS within a military environment Geographic Information Science and Cartography Certificate

      Activities and Societies: Introduction to ESRI software ArcGIS Geographic Information System (GIS) in a military environment

    • Faculty of Geo-Information Science & Earth Observation (ITC, Netherlands)

      2010 - 2010
      Distance Course in Remote Sensing, GIS & GEONETCAST Earth Observatio Post graduate certificate

      Activities and Societies: Capacity development within SADC in use of Earth Observation Remote Sensing, GIS and GEONETCAST

    • IPS Radio and Space Services, Australia

      2002 - 2002
      Space Weather Forecasting space science Certificate

      Activities and Societies: Space Weather Forecasting in South Africa Space Weather Forecasting and Space Physics

    • Pax High School

      1989 - 1993
      Matric Mathematics, Biology, Physical Science, English, Biblical Studies, Afrikaans, Sepedi 12

      Activities and Societies: Soccer Player for B-Division Matric Cretificate

    • University of Limpopo

      1994 - 1999
      Bachelor of Science Honours Physics

      Activities and Societies: UL Physics Society Bachelor of Science degree

    • University of Stellenbosch

      2000 - 2000
      Post Graduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering Satellite Communications Post Graduate Diploma

      Post-Graduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering (One year)

  • Experience

    • Department of Communications

      Apr 2001 - Jun 2008
      Assistant Director

      Tracking earth resources satellites over the southern African footprint using the 10m parabolic dish antenna and delivering pre-processed remote sensing data to ISSA Remote Sensing Unit.

    • CSIR Satellite Applications Centre

      Jul 2008 - Dec 2009
      Candidate Researcher

      Member of the CEOS Secretariat at the CSIR that chaired the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) in 2008/2009 responsible for promoting the "Data Democracy for developing countries" legacy project in Africa, interacting with stakeholders in Earth Observation industry.

    • CSIR

      Jan 2010 - Mar 2011
      Earth Observation Impact Projects Officer

      Project Manager of the North West Informal Settlement Upgrading project.GEONETCAB coordinator in the SADC regionPublic engagement & Science advancementData Democracy for developing countries

    • South African National Space Agency

      Apr 2011 - Oct 2011
      Earth Observation Impact Projects Officer

      Project administration and contracts management of SANSA Earth Observation projects for national and SADC regional stakeholders.

    • South African National Space Agency (SANSA) Earth Observation

      Nov 2011 - Dec 2012
      Stakeholder Relations & HCD Coordinator

      Liaise with SANSA Earth Observation Stakeholders in South Africa and SADC region to create opportunities for increased value creation through the use of earth observation data, products and services SANSA provides. Coordinate human capital development programme to broaden participation in satellite earth observation.

    • SANSA

      Jan 2013 - Dec 2019
      Science Advancement Manager

      Stimulate young people to study Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Innovation (STEMI) through demonstration of direct societal benefits of satellite Earth Observation. Profile career opportunities in space science and technology beyond employment. Advocate for increased use of GIS in supporting diverse business processes. Advocate for open data access to all in the true spirit of data democracy.

    • South African National Space Agency

      Jan 2020 - now
      Science Engagement Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chairman of the Advisory Board

      Issued by Informed Youth of Africa on Aug 2020
      Informed Youth of AfricaAssociated with Daniel A. Matsapola

    • Researcher

      Issued by UNIN/CSIR Survey on Jun 1996
      UNIN/CSIR SurveyAssociated with Daniel A. Matsapola