Based on my experience as a marine field practitioner, I am passionate about identifying innovative solutions to better connect people with the environment through the use of information technologies. My company, Marine Spatial Information Solutions (MarSIS) offers a wide range of participatory research, geospatial analysis and drone mapping services, as well as offers practical training courses in their use. I have extensive experience conducting field research, consulting and teaching (drone mapping & monitoring, habitat, resource & space-use mapping; Participatory GIS, data creation, conversion, geodatabase construction, spatial modelling, remote sensing and advanced analysis). I am passionate about using collaborative approaches to strengthen partnerships, promote two-way learning and ultimately foster wider participation in regenerative development, holistic planning and sustainable management systems.

Geospatial, Drone and Information Technology Specialist In 2015 produced a benthic classification scheme & associated marine habitat mapping products around the island of Barbados using Lidar reflectance data, underwater video surveys and high resolution imagery for the Coastal Zone Management Unit of Barbados.In 2016 collaboratively developed a protocol and methodology for the Government of Antigua and Barbuda's Department of Environment’s use of UAS technology; temporal comparison of the extent and health of the mangrove wetland at Johnson’s Point in the Cades Bay Marine Reserve; comparative analysis of satellite imagery and drone mapping techniques; and a protocol for the workflow and technical standards for the efficient storage and management of GIS data collected for the national environmental data repository.In 2017, a UAS Policy and Operating Procedures developed to promote the safe, efficient and lawful operation of UAS by CERMES & the University of the West Indies. Staff were also trained in the use of UAS for research, mapping and monitoring applications. Lastly a workflow for UAS and GIS data was developed via a geospatial data management protocol (including metadata standards).Since 2018 I have conducted research testing the application of using drones to obtain high resolution aerial data & UAS photogrammetry software to map and quantify the abundance of stranded sargassum on beaches across Barbados. Under the SargAdapt 2019-2022 project, we will now develop a standard protocol that can be applied across the Caribbean with minimal training to obtain, process and share sargassum information regionally in near real-time using online mapping dashboards and analytic tools.

Specialising in environmental management applications, including: Participatory GIS approach, remote sensing, marine spatial planning (MSP), habitat, resource and space-use mapping, spatial modeling, geodatabase construction and advanced spatial analyses on a variety of projects throughout the Caribbean and globally.

ENVT 6101 - ‘Geoinformatics for Environmental Management’ is a post-graduate course designed to provide the student with general knowledge and a practical application of GIS skills related to the science and technology of the capture, classification, storage, processing, analysis, portrayal and dissemination of spatially-based environmental information. This includes the infrastructure necessary to optimally utilise these types of information for environmental management applications within a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) context. The main themes of this course include: components of GIS; data management, conversion and collection; spatial analysis; and implementing GIS within a SIDS context. Thus this course is broken up into four modules: Module One provides an introduction to GIS; Module Two reviews aspects of GIS data management, quality and creation; Module Three familiarises students with basic geoprocessing tools and spatial analysis; and Module Four explores ecosystem-based management, the participatory GIS approach and relates these to the implementation of a GIS within a SIDS-based organisation. Additionally students will obtain a functional understanding and applied use of ESRI’s GIS software ArcGIS 10.1 as well as other relevant mapping and Web technologies.

Conduction of marine monitoring surveys for Environmental Impact Assessments for development projects including: marine mapping and surveys of habitats and resources, socio-economic information including the mapping of space-use patterns, water quality testing, statistical analysis, GIS and the production of EIA reports.

Supervision of a research fellow to expand the Grenadines MarSIS geodatabase with the heritage sites of the Grenadine Islands to support the designation of the areas as an UNESCO transboundary mixed marine World Heritage Site.

A fisheries scientist and marine biologist with specialized skills in collaborative resource management and the production of ecosystem-based information, geoinformatics, particularly participatory research, stakeholder engagement and information communication technologies. Trained ‘Technology of Participation’ group facilitator. Considerable research and consulting experience for environmental management, including marine monitoring and impact assessments on a number of projects across the Caribbean.

Responsibilities include teaching all marine field identifications (via snorkel and SCUBA), the management of a conch fisheries research project and the management of a dive shop, boats and research equipment for the field station.