The Business of QGIS Development

The Business of QGIS Development

Author: MapScaping December 20, 2023 Duration: 52:26
Nyall Dawson is a QGIS developer, cartographer, and owner and founder of North Road, a company specializing in open-source geospatial software. His journey into geospatial began with personal interests in mapping and cartography, which later evolved into a business called North Road. But that's not why I wanted to make this episode for you, I wanted to share this story with you because it could be your story too.  You could decide to have a story that starts with contributing to something you care about, which leads to you becoming a known expert within a community that cares about the same thing and evolves into paid opportunities. That could be your story too!   You can connect with Nyall here: https://twitter.com/nyalldawson https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyall-dawson-18b6016a/   Sponsored by Planet  Learn more at www.planet.com/gis           Recommended Podcast Episodes   Planet https://mapscaping.com/podcast/planet-imaging-everything-every-day-almost/   Monetizing an open-source geospatial project https://mapscaping.com/podcast/monetizing-an-open-source-geospatial-project/   Being self-employed in Earth Observation https://mapscaping.com/podcast/being-self-employed-in-the-earth-observation-sector/   Geospatial Side Hustles https://mapscaping.com/podcast/geospatial-side-hustles/   Self Employment in the GIS Industry https://mapscaping.com/podcast/self-employment-in-the-gis-geospatial-industry/   A Business built on Open Source GIS https://mapscaping.com/podcast/a-business-built-on-open-source-gis/      

The MapScaping Podcast delves into the intricate world where geography meets data. This isn't about static paper maps, but the dynamic, digital systems that help us understand our planet. Each conversation focuses on the practical and the visionary within GIS, geospatial technology, remote sensing, and earth observation. You'll hear directly from the cartographers, data scientists, software developers, and analysts who are building the tools and interpreting the information that defines modern digital geography. The discussions explore how satellite imagery is used, how location intelligence solves complex problems, and where the technology is headed next. For professionals, students, or anyone fascinated by how we chart and comprehend our world, this podcast offers a grounded look at a field that is constantly redrawing its own boundaries. Tune in to The MapScaping Podcast for insights that are as much about the people and ideas shaping this space as they are about the technology itself. It's a consistent source for those who think spatially, providing depth and context that goes beyond the software interface. Listen to find out how the hidden structures of geospatial data influence everything from urban planning and environmental conservation to business logistics and everyday apps.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The MapScaping Podcast - GIS, Geospatial, Remote Sensing, earth observation and digital geography
Podcast Episodes
Strategic Buy-In For FOSS4G [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:47
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From GNSS to VPS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:59
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Overture Maps And The Daylight Distribution [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:23
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100 billion Points Every Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:07
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Synthetic Data For Real Problems [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:36
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Hub Ocean [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:53
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Felt - Upload Anything [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:30
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The Rapid Editor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:59
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PostgreSQL - Listen and Notify Clients In Real Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:28
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Applying For A Job, Getting Picked and Negotiating The Contract [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:07
You guessed it this episode is all about recruitment! Who is this episode for? Well if you have a career in geospatial … it's for you! Getting the job you want, changing your career path, or deciding whether to work at a…