Spatial information is key for effective planning. For more than 2 decades GTI provides key information such as updated NeigberhoodLifestyleIndex / Developments Hotspots / Precision Farming or even where precious water are lost, come partner with us for accurate up to date information for your industry solution or connect to our API to use these sets in your own solution.

The world has evolved and information is the key in the industry 4.0 economy. Continuously use the PDP process where the physical world is transformed into digital one via a process of ,visualisation, digitalisation, analysis, and optimisation before going back to physical world again. All this made possible through IOT that connects monitoring sensors via a SigFOX, LoRa or NBIOT digital network to a location based visualising platform ... and leads to cost savings.

Heading up the data and online sector at Fernridge gave the opportunity to apply years of industry knowledge in a new environment. With the most granular income demographics and residential classifications for South Africa and various African Cities it helps decision makers to get a clear snapshot of the residential landscape that has a major impact on your business potential.In summary the key focus areas are:•Proposal writing and presenting, providing quotes and client… Show more Heading up the data and online sector at Fernridge gave the opportunity to apply years of industry knowledge in a new environment. With the most granular income demographics and residential classifications for South Africa and various African Cities it helps decision makers to get a clear snapshot of the residential landscape that has a major impact on your business potential.In summary the key focus areas are:•Proposal writing and presenting, providing quotes and client invoicing.•Present business solutions with founding director.•Sales, new- and farming existing markets, making a sale after the sale.•Manage change, guiding clients on their journey from project based outcomes to web based online services.•Manage client relationship through constant liaison, online training and correspondence.•Manage Sales Cycle and leads per Sales Force Client Relationship Management System. Show less

My life story evolves as we are now living in the always on, always connected world, hence Lightstone Explore Online embraces this philosophy with its web based map platform that serves not only a clients data in a well known Google maps interface but in conjunction with insightful offerings such as a unique population segmentation model, our cadastral linked to deeds information with estates and sectional title schemes information and footprint report summaries on your geodemographic area in… Show more My life story evolves as we are now living in the always on, always connected world, hence Lightstone Explore Online embraces this philosophy with its web based map platform that serves not only a clients data in a well known Google maps interface but in conjunction with insightful offerings such as a unique population segmentation model, our cadastral linked to deeds information with estates and sectional title schemes information and footprint report summaries on your geodemographic area in seconds to help analyse the ever changing residential and business landscape. In summary the key focus areas are:•Proposal writing and presenting, providing quotes and client invoicing.•Present business solutions with chief operating officer and managing director.•Sales, new- and farming existing markets, making a sale after the sale.•Demonstrate, live fieldwork data capturing via mobile.•Manage change, guiding clients on their journey from standalone to web based services.•Manage client relationship through constant liaison, online training and correspondence.•Manage client StatusQuo reporting per pipe drive client relationship management system. Show less

"It is not always what you know, but what you do with what you know that really makes the difference." - Wofgang Grulke (Ten Lessons from the future). The knowledge and vast experience of nearly 2 decades in the geospatial industry inevitably set the way for taking on the position as training manager and later that of sales engineer at TomTom South Africa. The key focus being that of the business- and geo-marketing analysis platform that allows decision makers to view, analyse and present their… Show more "It is not always what you know, but what you do with what you know that really makes the difference." - Wofgang Grulke (Ten Lessons from the future). The knowledge and vast experience of nearly 2 decades in the geospatial industry inevitably set the way for taking on the position as training manager and later that of sales engineer at TomTom South Africa. The key focus being that of the business- and geo-marketing analysis platform that allows decision makers to view, analyse and present their business assets and decisions in a simplified map based context. It is also here that Tom Toms address validation tool is another prime example in my career of applying knowledge and experience to initiate annuity income products. In summary the key focus areas are:•Geo-Marketing and sales of spatially based information at CTO / CEO level.•Evaluate, summarize and analyse business needs.•Generate and present spatially enabled business solutions with account manager.•Demonstrate, live fieldwork data capturing via mobile.•Client relationship management via liaison, training, pro-active site visits & contract renewals.•Assist account manager in budgeting and forecasting•Manage all training schedules•Manage client StatusQuo reporting per Salesforce•Manage and oversee Technical Installations Show less

Having established a firm foundation in spatial concepts, methods and products, presenting an end product to market combined with constant education and liaison with resellers and users realised when an ideal opportunity in marketing, sales and constant liaison within the realms of commercial property investment were taken on. This opportunity gave the necessary exposure leading to appointment of 27 re sellers in 13 months. The valuable experience gained in working hands on with people… Show more Having established a firm foundation in spatial concepts, methods and products, presenting an end product to market combined with constant education and liaison with resellers and users realised when an ideal opportunity in marketing, sales and constant liaison within the realms of commercial property investment were taken on. This opportunity gave the necessary exposure leading to appointment of 27 re sellers in 13 months. The valuable experience gained in working hands on with people, problems and products paved the way to the next step in my career. Geo-marketing and client liaison at TomTom Africa, educating and providing South African business entities with geo-spatial analysis of the status quo using accurate, relevant and reliable information in order to make informed decisions.In summary the key focus areas were.• Marketing, Sales and Training: Obtain, train, liaise, inform and build relations with independent financial advisors on commercial property products offerings.• Advise and troubleshoot all product related questions. Show less

At the same time being closely involved with aspects of Commercial Property ensured contract work on an ad-hoc basis at Geo Integrated Applied Research Technologies. The focus on geo-spatial analysis and reports are key from an advisory perspective on potential Commercial Property Development and various franchising studies. Areas such as interpretation of Census information and Drive Time Applications, visibility, accessibility, geographical barriers, traffic counts are when all are combined… Show more At the same time being closely involved with aspects of Commercial Property ensured contract work on an ad-hoc basis at Geo Integrated Applied Research Technologies. The focus on geo-spatial analysis and reports are key from an advisory perspective on potential Commercial Property Development and various franchising studies. Areas such as interpretation of Census information and Drive Time Applications, visibility, accessibility, geographical barriers, traffic counts are when all are combined the ingredients that provide a rating for success or SDA(Site Dynamic Audit).In summary the Key Focus Areas were:•Project Management: Liaise with Town Planners / Developers / Engineers and Clients in order to provide accurate development information for development studies and reports.•Researcher: Applied Commercial and Residential Development Research using GIS technologies.•Analyst: Site Dynamic Audits through on-site inspections and evaluations, Census analysis and report writing. Show less

Land use and land cover mapping became prominent in the unprecedented growth in the cellular industry. An accurate relevant base map for any planning is essential. The combination of multiple land use and -cover projects cast the foundation for aerial- and satellite imagery interpretation, classification and mapping for up to date planning purposes. The geomatics foundation now firmly cemented were reinforced where attention to detail were crucial, using project management in providing correct,… Show more Land use and land cover mapping became prominent in the unprecedented growth in the cellular industry. An accurate relevant base map for any planning is essential. The combination of multiple land use and -cover projects cast the foundation for aerial- and satellite imagery interpretation, classification and mapping for up to date planning purposes. The geomatics foundation now firmly cemented were reinforced where attention to detail were crucial, using project management in providing correct, accurate and relevant information for planning purposes. Vast experience led to the initialization and product development of Urban growth indicator, quantifying and classifying various types of urban settlements and sprawl in major metropolitan areas. Companies such as ABSA, FNB, MTN, ABI and Local municipalities to name a few got more insight into various target markets when using these as a supplement to census information.In summary the key focus areas were:• Project Manager: Perform client needs analysis, time schedules, costing analysis, quality control procedures, invoicing and project reports• Product Developer: Developed an urban housing quantification GIS ready product.• Marketer: Exhibit and explain uses of basemap products at GIS exhibitions and conferences.• Trainer: Hands on training in software usage such as Erdas / Esri ArcGIS.• Analyst: Interpretation and classification of satellite and aerial imagery covering a wide array of fields such as land use - cover and telecoms applications projects• Researcher: Investigate new business markets via internet,networking with people. Keep up to date with new developments in GIS and Satellite Information Systems.•African Fieldwork, capturing asset locations, Tanzania, South Africa – use as reference for spatial information products. Show less

The foundation now firmly in place opened the doors for projects assisting Governmental institutions such as the IEC and various Local Town Councils, as projects varied from delineation of voting districts, updating of zoning information even up to land use classification studies. A Highlight was the Consolidated Municipal Infrastructure Programme where the various stages of all major infrastructure projects across South African Municipalities were continuously mapped and updated using a GIS… Show more The foundation now firmly in place opened the doors for projects assisting Governmental institutions such as the IEC and various Local Town Councils, as projects varied from delineation of voting districts, updating of zoning information even up to land use classification studies. A Highlight was the Consolidated Municipal Infrastructure Programme where the various stages of all major infrastructure projects across South African Municipalities were continuously mapped and updated using a GIS system, producing paper based map outputs that were presented in Parliament.In summary the key focus areas were:• Data management: Data acquisition, analysis, classification and management of various Town and National planning related Projects.• Database Administration: The basic planning and administration of databases for urban, regional and national GIS applications.• Fieldworker: Design, action and perform urban land use studies for Brits Local Municipality, North West Province. Show less

Gaining more practical experience in project based work focusing on real life solutions by means of conceptualization, planning and design of the urban environment and other cadastre based projects, broadened my framework and experience in applying GIS based programs.In summary the key focus areas were:• Data management: Deeds data and plan acquisition for various projects.• Design: Town layouts, subdivisions of property, rezoning and all site plan map making procedures using… Show more Gaining more practical experience in project based work focusing on real life solutions by means of conceptualization, planning and design of the urban environment and other cadastre based projects, broadened my framework and experience in applying GIS based programs.In summary the key focus areas were:• Data management: Deeds data and plan acquisition for various projects.• Design: Town layouts, subdivisions of property, rezoning and all site plan map making procedures using geographically based computer software. Show less

Having completed a degree in Town and Regional planning, a geospatial project at the Surveyor Generals office in the mornings gave the opportunity to get practical experience in and knowledge of spatial vector data (cadastre), GIS systems and best practice using it.In summary the main focus areas were:• Supervisor: Responsible for supervision of data capture clerks until July 1997.• Technical Assistance: The capturing of cadastral data from hard copy maps on ReGIS .