11-21, 11:30–11:55 (Pacific/Auckland), WG404
IIC have intentionally incorporated the benefits of free and open source software into recent projects for the benefit of the client and regional development. These have included training and SDI resolves for the Pacific, a QGIS charting plugin and a free Electronic Charting System.
IIC have recently undertaken a series of unique projects where we have intentionally leveraged the benefits and cost savings of freeware and open source software to achieve greater outcomes for our clients and the community at large. These projects have included the delivery of Capacity Development Training in the Pacific to nearly 100 students maximising the use of freeware and online tools; the development of a Spatial Data Infrastructure and knowledge base for Pacific Islands nations that leverages opensource software to maximise its outcomes; a QGIS plugin that is available to the community that allows the automated conversion of bathymetric data to a chart-like product for use in Electronic Chart Systems (ECS), and finally the development of an advanced Electronic Chart System App that utilises National Authority official S-57 data, that is freely available for use by the public.
David has worked in the geospatial and maritime domain for all of his career. Primarily within the NZDF, culminating as Hydrographer RNZN and Director Geospatial Intelligence NZ. He is passionate about the hydrographic, geospatial and maritime disciplines and has held senior positions on regional and international geospatial and hydrographic boards.