The Mappyist Hour - Career Stuff

The Mappyist Hour - Career Stuff
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In this episode of The Mappiest Hour, hosts Tee Barr and Silas Toms fly solo to tackle the nitty-gritty of geospatial careers. They start by discussing the challenges of teaching advanced Python and the shift toward tools like Jupyter Notebooks and the Orfeo Toolbox for machine learning. The conversation takes a sharp turn into the realities of the job market, where the duo roasts a job posting for the City of Bonita Springs that requires an entire IT department's worth of skills for less than $18 an hour. They wrap up by discussing imposter syndrome, the importance of mentorship, and why "Data Cleaning" should be a mandatory class for every aspiring geographer.

Adam Simmons

Geospatial Industry Consultant | Founder, Project Geospatial

Adam Simmons is a geospatial technology liaison and strategic advisor with over 20 years of experience across the defense and commercial sectors. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he specialized in imagery analysis and order of battle before transitioning to executive leadership as the CEO of Midgard Raven, LLC and the founder of Project Geospatial, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to highlighting innovation within the geospatial ecosystem. Adam bridges the gap between technical development and market storytelling, leveraging his extensive background as a journalist and industry consultant to help companies navigate complex technology landscapes.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamsimmonsgeo
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