Experience

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  Mr wood's fossils

  Nov 1993 - Aug 1994

  Assistant manager

  I managed stock and dealt with customers

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  Mr wood's fossils, edinburgh

  Sept 1994 - May 1999

  Manager

  Mr Wood's Fossils is a small Scottish company with an international reputation for supplying scientifically important fossils to research institutions, both directly and through a retail outlet in Edinburgh.My responsibilities were wide ranging, including business, retail and personnel management, business accounting, marketing, media liaison and business direction.

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  University of edinburgh

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Msc gis

  Post Graduate with options in programming (Java), environmental modelling and spatial analytics

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  British geological survey

  Nov 1999 - Feb 2007

  My main role was in the development of licenceable GeoScience datasets for use within GIS and reporting systems, such as GeoSure. I was the deputy programme manager for Information Products Programme. Since 2006 I was sub-Head of Discipline for GIS staff at Keyworth. These roles led me to wide-ranging direct involvement in forming information strategies in BGS and in liaison with our most important data customers. My main role was GIS development and project management for projects within different parts of BGS, including Coastal Geology and GISG. I also provided GIS expertise for scientists within the organization to meet project objectives and deliverable requirements. Programming in Java, Python and SQL.

  • GIS and GeoScience Data Specialist- Development in Java, Python and database interaction in SQL

    Sept 2004 - Feb 2007

  • GIS/ Database Specialist

    Nov 1999 - Sept 2004
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  British geological survey

  Feb 2008 - Dec 2019

  I provide the strategy and leadership for the development of national geoscience data products and in this new role, contribute more widely across BGS. My role is to develop and deliver geoscience data-sets that yield high impact outcomes for users including industry, commerce, government, the public and the environmental research community. To engage with user groups to develop an understanding of their information needs, and to develop collaborative partnerships with environmental research, information and business stakeholders to ensure the delivery of information and knowledge in support of policy and decision-making. Show less

  • Director of Informatics- Responsible for Organisational Digital Strategy and National GeoData Centre

    Sept 2013 - Dec 2019

  • Science Director Geoscience Products & Services- Responsible for National Digital Data Products

    Apr 2013 - Sept 2013

  • Head of Information Products- Responsible for Developing Digital Products for Insurance Sector

    Apr 2010 - Apr 2013

  • Baseline GeoScience Products Team Leader- Development of National Geological Products

    Feb 2008 - Apr 2010
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  European commission

  Nov 2016 - May 2018

  External geospatial consultant to european commission joint research centre

  In 2016 I was approached to act as an externally contracted expert for the European Commission Joint Research Centre, to extend the Natural Risk Zones INSPIRE data specification for Disaster Risk Reporting to deliver innovative solutions of digital services and value to stakeholders. The key achievement being the Extension of the Natural Risk Zones Data Specification to Disaster Risk Reporting and pilot for the Liguria Region of Italy

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  Brgm

  Mar 2020 - Mar 2024

  I am responsible for defining and ensuring the delivery of digital strategy within the French Geological Survey and leading European and Global initiatives to develop best practice in the application of and use of cutting-edge digital techniques within the geosciences.

  • Director of Digital Platforms

    Feb 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Directeur du Données, Services et Infrastructures Numériques

    Mar 2020 - Mar 2024
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  Ukri

  Feb 2024 - Dec 2024

  Head of the uk environmental data service

  I am the Head of the United Kingdom Research & Innovation Environmental Data Service. The UK EDS consists of 6 Natural Environment Research Council environmental science centre partners and 5 data centres working together to provide integrated curation, analytics capabilities and access to environmental data.

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  Amazon web services (aws)

  Nov 2024 - now

  Research engagemnt lead

  Linking the research community to accessible computational infrastructure and approaches