DanielPaez

Professional Overview

Legal background

I have over 20 years of experience working in engineering management, geospatial systems, and sustainable development. My work spans academia, consultancy, and leadership in both public and private sectors. With a PhD in Geomatics from The University of Melbourne, my career has been focused on delivering impactful solutions in land development, infrastructure, and policy reform across more than 13 countries.

Key Roles

  • Technical Director, INECA Pty Ltd (2019 – Present): Providing expert advice on transport strategies, land management, and urban planning for major clients, including the Hume Transport Strategy and UN-Habitat's rural-urban linkage projects.
  • National Director, Transport Ministry, Colombia (2011 – 2012): Led a team of over 200 staff and 20 regional offices, overseeing policy development, operational performance, and e-governance systems for public-private partnerships.
  • Business Development Manager, Land Equity International (2017 – 2018): Managed large-scale land administration projects in Francophone Africa and Asia, working with international donors like the World Bank and SECO.
  • Senior Advisor, The University of Melbourne (2019 – 2020): Supported research initiatives and disaster risk management projects, securing funding and technical partnerships.
  • Associate/Project Manager, Booz Allen Hamilton (2007 – 2009): Delivered advanced technical analysis for infrastructure and transport projects using GIS and spatial tools.

Key Achievements

  • Developed GIS-driven policy reports for federal ministers in Australia, supporting decision-making at the national level.
  • Led the evaluation of major land administration projects, including World Bank-funded PPPs and Swiss-funded land programs in Colombia.
  • Directed research at Los Andes University, managing projects with an annual turnover of $1.1 million in sustainable development and urban planning.
  • Played a key role in designing Bogotá's BRT system, Transmilenio, as a Planning Officer for Colombia's Railway Company.

International Experience

My career has taken me across regions, including Australia, Latin America, Asia, and Africa, where I've worked on projects with global organisations like the World Bank, UN-Habitat, SECO, and IDB. These experiences have allowed me to adapt to diverse cultural and professional environments, delivering impactful results in land tenure, transport, and urban development.

Publications

I have authored numerous papers and reports on land management, geospatial systems, and sustainable development. My work has been presented at prestigious conferences like the World Bank's Land and Poverty Conference and FIG Working Weeks. Selected publications include:

  • "Geospatial Information and Community Resilience" (2020): Co-authored with A. Rajabifard, exploring the intersection of geospatial data and disaster risk management.
  • "From Mapping to Planning" (2018): Presented at the Land and Poverty Conference, focusing on participatory mapping for sustainable development.
  • "Land and Transport Policy Coordination" (2018): A proposed methodology for leveraging land resources to fund infrastructure projects.