Stefan Simon is a GIS developer based in Ottawa, Canada, with a passion for open-source technologies. With over ten years of experience, Stefan has honed his skills in spatial analysis and GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, GeoServer, PostGIS, and OpenLayers. His proficiency in multiple programming languages enables him to create custom GIS solutions. Stefan’s work spans various industries, including telco, land management, forestry, biodiversity, and natural resources. He is always eager to learn new technologies and stay up-to-date with GIS trends and advancements.
Sessions in which Stefan Simon participates
segunda-feira 17 junho, 2019
Gain insights on the possibilities and challenges with leveraging and integrating a complete open source GIS stack into your applications and projects. Sessions will be led by members of OSGEO-Ottawa.The first session involves high level presentations showcasing use case scenarios and highlighting strengths and limitations of each tools. This session is designed for managers, analysts, and non-technical individuals to discover and learn about what open source GIS tools are available, ...
The second session is a hands-on workshop, with a maximum participation of 12, and is designed more for participants that have a more technical background. This allows them to actually gain practical experience in the use of the open source GIS tools. Sessions will be led by members of OSGEO-Ottawa. Topics will include leveraging QGIS Desktop and the Semi-Automatic Classification plugin to extract a forest canopy cover map of Ottawa using either Sentinel or Landsat satellite imagery...
segunda-feira 13 maio, 2024
The intent of this workshop is two-fold. First, to provide an introduction to an Open-Source based stack. Second, to provide insights on the use of Open GIS standard formats to power an organization's geospatial applications.To cover the first intent, we will look into the following components:QGIS: The Swiss Army knife for geospatial enthusia...
Sessions in which Stefan Simon attends
segunda-feira 12 maio, 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.
Join us for the OGC Canada Forum! We’ll dive into key topics like the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) and how Building Information Modeling (BIM) integrates with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This event gathers experts from industry, academia, Indigenous organizations, and government to explore these technologies' impact on Canada’s built environment. We'll also cover how OGC standards boost interoperability and innovation. All Canadian organ...
📅 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 provided Event OverviewJoin us for an evening of high-level discussion, networking, and live music in the heart of Ottawa’s historic By...
