Steven Ackerly
Director Of Data Policy And Geospatial Analysis Section
Canberra, Australia
Summary
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Top SchoolSteven Ackerly is a seasoned geospatial information science leader with over two decades of ICT experience, now directing Data Policy and Geospatial Analysis at the National Indigenous Australians Agency in Canberra. He has a proven track record delivering national-scale spatial platforms and standards—leading projects from cloud-hosted continental datasets to maritime boundary mapping and national datum modernization. Equally comfortable in technical architecture and executive program delivery, Steven has advised international programs (including World Bank-linked hydrology work) and supported high-profile efforts such as MH370 data services. Known for bridging ICT and policy, he builds pragmatic, auditable geospatial solutions that drive government decision-making and environmental outcomes.
10 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Associate's degree, Mine Technology and Surveying, Associate's degree, Mine Technology and Surveying at Western Australian School of MinesBachelor of Science (BSc), Geographic Information Science, Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geographic Information Science at Curtin University
EnglishProgramming languages (1)
Github contributions (3)
GeoscienceAustralia/interactive-maps
Jan 2016 - Jan 2021
Contributions:1 release, 447 commits, 303 PRs in 5 years 1 month
sacker505/interactive-maps
Jan 2016 - Aug 2019
Contributions:179 pushes in 3 years 7 months
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