Mikel Maron, an accomplished software developer and geographic information specialist, is making waves in digital technology for the planet. With a Master's degree from the University of Sussex and a Bachelor's from the University of California, Santa Cruz, Maron has acquired the essential academic knowledge to shine in the field. Maron's specializations include developing emerging, distributed Internet architectures, creating disaster response and development software, building ecological simulations, and designing location-focused applications. Maron's resume speaks for itself, having worked with leading organizations like Mapbox, OpenStreetMap Foundation, Department of State, and Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team. His expertise in directing and managing mapping projects, freelancing software development, senior roles in Yahoo! Europe, and UNDP's Waterwiki make him a go-to resource in the industry.