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Andrew Turner
Director at Esri R&D DC
Andrew Turner is a prominent figure in the geospatial technology industry, currently serving as the Director & CTO of the R&D Center DC at Esri since July 2012.1 His work at Esri focuses on civic technology, community collaboration, open data, and real-time geospatial analysis.1
Career Highlights
Esri Leadership: Andrew leads new initiatives within Esri, working as part of the core development team that builds geospatial technology used by over 300,000 organizations worldwide.1 He is responsible for the R&D center's operations and leadership, as well as serving as a systems architect for new technologies.1
Previous Roles: Before joining Esri, Andrew had an impressive career in the geospatial field:
- Chief Technology Officer at GeoIQ (August 2008 - July 2012): He developed architecture for a multi-tiered geospatial analytics platform used by U.S. Federal, Defense, and Intel customers.1
- Co-Founder and CEO of Mapufacture (June 2006 - August 2008): Andrew designed and built an online web platform for creating, publishing, and consuming location-based information.1
- Neogeographer at HighEarthOrbit (October 2005 - September 2012): He worked on freelance development of applications and websites, focusing on mapping applications and geolocation.1
Education and Expertise
Andrew holds a strong educational background in aerospace engineering:
- BS in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Virginia (1996-2000)
- MS in Aerospace Engineering from Virginia Tech (2000-2003)1
His expertise extends beyond traditional engineering into the realm of geospatial technology. Andrew is known for his work on open-source collaboration, crowd-sourcing, and geospatial visualization.1 He has been a frequent speaker at industry events and conferences, sharing insights on cutting-edge geospatial technology and web collaboration.1
Andrew Turner's career trajectory demonstrates his significant contributions to the field of geospatial technology and his role in shaping the industry's direction through innovation and leadership at Esri.
