I'm an engineer passionate about geospatial technology and international development β€οΈβπ₯
π I started co-charing the UN Open GIS Initiative since July 2025.
πΊοΈ I lead the UN Smart Maps Group, the seventh domain working group under the UN Open GIS Initiative.
π I also lead the Quick Mapping Project, a collaboration between JICA and OpenStreetMap.
𧩠I specialize in vector tiles and portable, distributed mapping, such as UNVT POD.
π I serve as Senior Advisor on Geospatial Information for JICA. I have supported 12+ international development projects.
π‘ Favorite technologies:
- PMTiles
- MapLibre GL JS
- Unix CLI tools like Tippecanoe and GDAL
- Generative AI
π€ My core values are openness, collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.
π UN Smart Maps Group | πΌ JICA | π§ GitHub/hfu
β¨ Keep web maps open for a better world.