My Mission
I am a Linux user and a strong advocate of open-source technologies, with experience using and working with tools such as QGIS, ESA SNAP, Apache, PostgreSQL and PostGIS. I have also contributed to the development of QGIS plugins, supporting the expansion of open-source capabilities within the geospatial ecosystem. I believe in the value of open-source software as a driver of innovation, transparency, interoperability and collaboration. Through OSGeo, I aim to support the open-source geospatial community, encourage the adoption of open technologies, and contribute to the development of accessible and sustainable geospatial solutions.Biography
José Pedro Santos holds a PhD in Management, specialising in Strategy and Entrepreneurship, and has over a decade of professional experience spanning geospatial technologies, European research and innovation programmes, project management, and strategic development. He currently works as a Project Officer at an EU agency, contributing to European initiatives and projects in the fields of security, surveillance, and geospatial intelligence.
Throughout his career, he has worked with public institutions and European organisations, including the European Space Agency, and contributed to projects involving the Copernicus programme, Earth observation, remote sensing, and geographic information systems. His technical expertise includes satellite data processing, GIS, QGIS, ESA SNAP, and geospatial analysis, complemented by experience in European funding programmes, institutional cooperation, and project development.
José is also an advocate of open-source technologies, with experience using Linux and software such as QGIS, Apache, PostgreSQL, and PostGIS, as well as contributing to QGIS plugins. His professional interests include the application of open-source geospatial technologies to operational challenges, innovation, and the development of interoperable and accessible geospatial solutions.
His academic background includes a degree in Geography, specialising in Geographic Information Systems and Cartography, and a master’s degree in Geographic Information Systems and Territorial Modelling applied to Spatial Planning. He has also authored and co-authored scientific publications and participated in national and international conferences, combining academic research with practical experience in technology and innovation.
