Summary
Jason Carvalho is a geospatial developer and technical specialist with eight years in higher education, currently leading Data Hub development at The Open University. He blends GIS, spatial analysis, cloud services (Azure/AWS/GCP), web and database development, VR and IoT workflows to turn research and commercial contracts into actionable platforms. His background spans hands-on web systems and network leadership through roles at Cranfield University and ecommerce/product projects, giving him a rare mix of academic rigour and product-focused delivery. A former trainee maths teacher with formal training in marketing and a computer science degree from UCL, he combines clear pedagogy with technical depth to make complex spatial data accessible to diverse stakeholders.
8 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Professional Diploma, Marketing, Professional Diploma, Marketing at CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
PGCE, Secondary Mathematics, PGCE, Secondary Mathematics at University of Bedfordshire
University College London