User:Ponsyano
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Growed in Timor-Leste, passionate about geoscience and geographic information systems, I am Ponciano da Costa de Jesus, known as Ponsy. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Geology and Petroleum Engineering at Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa'e (UNTL), I am a final-year student set to graduate in the beginning of next year.
Professional Experience
Association of Geographic Information System Group
- Dedicated volunteer working towards strengthening and sharing geospatial information in Timor-Leste.
- Focus on environmental risks, climate change, natural disasters, and natural resources.
- ArcGIS and QGIS including remote sensing trainer.
Open Mapping Hub Asia-Pacific (OMH-AP) Programs
- Joined in August 2022 to promote the use of OpenStreetMap in Timor-Leste for disaster management and preparedness.
- Active mapper with a focus on data quality and validation since December 2022.
- Lead Student Club Sponsorship in Timor-Leste, by Open Mapping Hub in Collaboration with HOT in October 2022 to Dec, 2023.
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) Programs
- Completed a six-month Open Mapping Guru program with HOT.
- Participated in a three-month Mentorship Program.