Mr Steve Penson CGeog (GIS)
Employer Name
World Bank
Biography
Consultant, analyst, trainer and data scientist with a background in earth observation, geospatial technologies and food security. Political economy, civil protection, development and humanitarian analysis with prior experience in energy & utilities, mapping agencies, consumer, financial services and central government. Specialising in the operationalisation and strategic positioning of data-first monitoring projects with a focus on development, food security and vulnerability analysis. International experience leading complex analytical projects and communicating their value and impact to technical, policy and diplomatic audiences. Closely involved in the open data community and volunteer with the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team and MapAction. Chartered Geographer (GIS), fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and member of the Association of Geographical Information.