Simone Giannecchini

I help organizations get the best out of open source products like GeoServer, MapStore, GeoNode and GeoNetwork.

Camaiore, Tuscany, Italy

About

As the Founder and Director of GeoSolutions, I have dedicated over 20 years to advancing open-source geospatial technologies, including GeoServer, MapStore, GeoNode, and GeoNetwork. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, our organization has developed and implemented robust geospatial solutions to empower users across diverse industries. My active involvement in the GeoServer Project Steering Committee and the GeoTools Project Management Committee reflects my commitment to fostering innovation in open-source software. My expertise spans GeoServer, GeoTools, and GDAL, where I focus on facilitating scalable, effective, and sustainable geospatial solutions. Passionate about enabling organizations to harness the full potential of open-source technologies, I am dedicated to driving impactful projects that address complex geospatial challenges and deliver real-world value. Through continuous collaboration and strategic leadership, I strive to empower teams and organizations to achieve their goals effectively.

Experience

  • Founder & Director at GeoSolutions
    May 2006 - Present · 20 yrs 2 mos

    Founder and director

  • Member, Project Steering Committee at GeoServer
    May 2006 - Present · 20 yrs 2 mos

  • Member, Project Management Committee at GeoTools Open Source Project
    2006 - Present · 20 yrs 6 mos

  • Charter Member at OSGEO
    2007 - Present · 19 yrs 6 mos

  • Contractor, Software Engineer at NATO Undersea Research Centre
    May 2004 - May 2006 · 2 yrs 1 mo