Hugo Roussaffa

Hugo Roussaffa

Remote GIS expert

Hello

Hugo Roussaffa is a geospatial expert with over 14 years of experience in spatial analysis, GIS mapping, and the development of geospatial tools. With dual expertise in GIS and IT, he designs tailored solutions that combine technical precision with innovation.

🌍 Areas of expertise

🗺️ Desktop & Web GIS: Advanced proficiency in QGIS, ArcGIS, or Google Earth Engine.

🐍 Python data science: Spatial data processing, clustering analysis, and data visualization.

🗄️ Spatial data management: Specialist in PostGIS databases, SQL, the DBT framework, and spatial indexing systems like H3.

🌐 Open Data: Expertise in OpenStreetMap, Copernicus programs, and other open data sources.

📥 Data Exchange and Access via Collaborative APIs and Catalogs: REST APIs, SpatioTemporal Asset Catalog (STAC).

🚀 What sets him apart: Hugo transforms complex data into actionable insights through a combination of strategic vision and robust technical solutions.

🎓 Holding a Master’s degree in Geomatics, he is passionate about technological innovation and spatial data analysis.

💼 Looking for an expert to boost your GIS projects? Hugo is ready to take on new challenges. Download my resumé as a PDF.

Experience

 
 
 
 
 
Head of Information Systems and Geomatics Projects
Jun 2021 – Aug 2024 Nouméa, New Caledonia
  • Administration of the information system (IS), including decision-making and geographic components
  • Ensuring the consistency, integrity, and security of the IS
  • Coordinating the development of digital services and data
  • Analyzing needs and drafting technical specifications
  • Promoting and communicating the activities of the department
 
 
 
 
 
Geomatician, Category A Civil Servant, Technical Sector
South Province
May 2011 – Jun 2021 Nouméa, New Caledonia
  • Creation of web maps for various sectors: urban planning, environment, health, etc.
  • Metadata management and data quality control
  • GIS project management: feasibility studies, managing tenders
  • Maintenance of web GIS applications and map servers
 
 
 
 
 
Entrepreneur - Founder of Geodatup
Maison de l’initiative
Apr 2016 – May 2018 Toulouse, France
  • Development of QGIS3 plugins and user training
  • Drone photogrammetry projects and deployment of IoT devices
 
 
 
 
 
Consultant for a Data Sharing Platform
Fauna & Flora International (NGO)
May 2015 – Jul 2015 Myanmar
  • Design of a data sharing platform for environmental NGOs
  • Programming automated solutions for spatial data processing
 
 
 
 
 
Project Manager - Statistics
CEDET, Paris 7 Diderot University
Jan 2009 – Dec 2010 Paris, France
  • Multivariate data analysis and statistical representations

Education

 
 
 
 
 
Master 2 - CARTHAGEO
Jan 2009 – Dec 2011 Paris
Master’s program in Geomatics, received “Mention Bien” (Good)
 
 
 
 
 
Bachelor’s in Geography
Jan 2005 – Dec 2008 Poitiers, Paris
Bachelor’s degree in Geography, received “Mention assez bien” (Fairly Good)

Accomplish­ments

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