Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
Independent remote sensing specialist and geospatial researcher based in Paris, France. I work on a contract basis (typically 3-12 months, remote) with research institutions, universities, and climate-focused organisations requiring hands-on technical expertise in Earth observation and spatial analytics. TECHNICAL EXPERTISE - Remote Sensing & Earth Observation: Google Earth Engine, satellite data processing (Sentinel, Landsat, MODIS), multi-sensor integration, time-series analysis - Geospatial Analytics: QGIS, ArcGIS, Python (geopandas, rasterio, xarray), R spatial packages, custom GIS workflow development - Climate Risk Modelling: Wildfire risk assessment, urban heat island analysis, multi-hazard risk mapping, climate vulnerability assessments - Data Science: Machine learning for Earth observation, geospatial data pipelines, cloud computing (AWS, GEE), automated analysis workflows CURRENT RESEARCH FOCUS My recent work centres on leveraging Earth observation data for climate resilience applications: → Urban heat island management using DestinE and satellite thermal data (2025) → Wildfire early warning systems combining FWI, historical burn probability, and multi-sensor data (2025) → Forest health monitoring and reforestation tracking using satellite time-series (2023-2024) → Agricultural land use classification and parcel monitoring via GEE workflows (2024-2025) WORKING MODEL I maintain a portfolio of 2-4 concurrent technical projects (40-60% time allocation each), working fully remotely with occasional travel for field validation or workshops. I collaborate with research teams, universities, and technical organisations requiring specialised geospatial analysis, Earth observation workflows, or climate risk modelling expertise. Recent clients include: Agritecture (urban agriculture GIS), Abeya/RhizoSource (agricultural monitoring via GEE), Finnish Overseas Consultants/UNDP (climate impact modelling), and various research collaborations. Advisory roles: AstraTerra (Board Advisor), GreenBox (interim CTO) PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS - 2025: Urban Heat Island Management (DestinE) - LPS-25 - 2025: Wildfire Early Warning Systems (FWI + satellite) - EGU-25 - 2024: Wildfire Risk Assessment Index - medGU-24 - 2023: Tree Health Prediction in Reforestation - ECRS - MSc Thesis: Global Predictive Wildfire Model (2017) 📧 Open to technical contract opportunities in: remote sensing, Earth observation, geospatial analytics, climate risk modelling, and wildfire/disaster assessment. #OpenToWork #RemoteSensing #EarthObservation #ClimateScience #GIS #Geospatial
Working intensively with the founding team to develop the concept and technical architecture. GreenBox aims to connect nature-based project sites — including the most remote locations — to cloud-based data infrastructure, combining ground-based sensors, satellite communications, and geospatial analytics to support conservation monitoring and ecosystem service verification.
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Independent technical advisor providing Earth Observation and geospatial analytics expertise to research institutions, climate-focused organisations, and startups on a contract basis. Current focus areas: → Wildfire early warning systems (FWI + multi-sensor satellite data) → Urban heat island monitoring (DestinE, thermal satellite data) → Forest health monitoring and reforestation tracking → Agricultural monitoring and land use classification via GEE → Multi-hazard risk modelling (hazard/exposure/vulnerability to climate risk) Selected clients and projects: → Agritecture — urban agriculture GIS analysis (active) → Abeya/RhizoSource — agricultural monitoring via GEE (active) → Cervest/Mitiga — climate risk modelling (2021-2022) → SIXENSE Engineering — national multi-hazard climate impact assessment → Finnish Overseas Consultants/UNDP — climate impact modelling, Rwanda road network