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Geospatial Engineering

Daniel Paez, PhD

Geospatial Specialist

Career Summary

I am a Civil Engineer with a PhD in Geomatics from Melbourne University. I have held senior managerial and advisory roles with various levels of government in Australia, the World Bank, and other international contexts.

My focus is on integrating advanced technical skills in:

  • Project management
  • Geospatial/GIS mapping
  • Advanced spatial analysis
  • Policy development
  • Technical reporting

Recent Projects

  • Development of the Hume Transport Strategy
  • Multiple submissions to the federal government on infrastructure, urban development, and skills
  • Review of the land department in Dubai
  • Advisory role on the reform of the Heavy Vehicle National Law

Professional Experience

  • National Transport Commission (2021 - Present): Principal Policy Advisor and Project Manager
  • Land Equity and Ineca Pty Ltd (2017 - 2021): Consultant for World Bank, USAID, and Inter-American Development Bank
  • University of Los Andes (2012 - 2017): Director of Urban and Regional Sustainability Research Centre
  • Transport Ministry - Colombia (2011 - 2012): National Director of Transport Infrastructure
  • Department of Transport, Melbourne (2009 - 2010): Manager of Sustainable Transport
  • Booz Allen Hamilton (2007 - 2009): Associate/Manager, Transport Team

Publications and Contributions

I have authored numerous papers and contributed to two book chapters on sustainable development goals and the impact of COVID-19 on transport. I am also an active member of international forums in transport and geospatial sciences and serve as a lecturer for the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).

Professional Affiliations

  • Member of the Geospatial Council of Australia
  • Member of the United Nations GGIM Private Sector Network