Reender Buikema is an experienced professional in geospatial solutions and management, currently serving as the Geospatial Solutions Manager at Ergo Consulting Ltd since May 2024. Prior to this role, Reender held positions at Abley, including Business Delivery Manager and Technical Business Analyst, focusing on team management and geospatial project delivery. Reender's background includes significant experience at Stats NZ as a Senior Geospatial Consultant and Senior Geospatial Analyst, as well as various roles in conservation, the New Zealand Defence Force, and FROGTECH Geoscience. Educational qualifications include an MSc and BSc (Honours) in Geography from The University of Auckland, complemented by a BSc in Geography and Environmental Science. Reender's expertise encompasses GIS strategy development, business analysis, technical leadership, and geospatial data management.