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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