Gerald Yegon is a seasoned GIS and remote sensing professional and environmental management expert, actively involved with the Geospatial Society of Kenya. Gerald has 10+ years of professional experience, holding a background in Environmental Studies and GIS. He currently leads Africa government business at Planet Labs PBC, a premier provider of daily global satellite imagery and geospatial insights. Gerald's passion lies in leveraging technology to address challenges and opportunities in Africa, particularly focusing on civil governments. He specializes in Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Resilience, and Planning and Development. Committed to fostering smart, resilient communities through Earth Observation and artificial intelligence, Gerald advocates for utilization of Earth Observation data and tools to facilitate informed and timely decision-making in support of effective governance.
