Jonathan Bailey brings over 25 years of experience in GIS and other geospatial technologies to his role as Digital Advisory Lead at Arup's new Ottawa office. Early in his career, Jonathan worked on the product development team at Esri. For 15 years was the Founder, CEO, and Principal Consultant at SpatialBridge.
Throughout his career, Jonathan has applied GIS to form the foundation of digital twins, including in the transportation, defence, and forestry sectors. He collaborated with Esri and Autodesk during the early days of their strategic partnership on the integration of their respective GIS and BIM software products. Now, he advocates for organizations to use GIS, BIM, and digital twins as a strategy for managing assets throughout their lifecycles.
Jonathan has also instructed graduate students at Algonquin College in GIS and CAD, sharing his experience and fostering the next generation of professionals.
Sessions in which Jonathan Bailey participates
Wednesday 14 May, 2025
As digital transformation reshapes the global construction industry, many countries have implemented BIM mandates to drive standardization, efficiency, and improved project outcomes. But does Canada need one?This panel brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts to debate whether a national BIM mandate is the right approach for Canada. Advocates argue that mandates drive consistency, enhance productivity, and align Canada with international best practices. Sk...
Sessions in which Jonathan Bailey attends
Monday 12 May, 2025
This open forum invites all attendees to engage in discussions on Canada’s path toward greater self-reliance in the geospatial sector, particularly in light of emerging trade conflicts, including the recent U.S. tariffs, and evolving global geopolitical shifts. The forum will explore strategies to strengthen Canada’s technological capabilities and reduce reliance on external sources, with a focus on fostering innovation, security, and growth.
📅 Date: Monday, May 12, 2025📍 Location: Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street, ByWard Market, Ottawa⏰ Time: Networking at 6:30 PM | Panel begins at 7:00 PM | Live music to follow🍽 Details: Cash bar and hors d’oeuvres providedEvent OverviewJoin us for an evening of high-level discussion, networking, and live music in the heart of Ottawa’s historic ByWard Market
