Duncan Booth

Duncan Booth has a strong background in geospatial intelligence and analysis. Duncan started their career in 2009 as a Geospatial Intelligence Analyst in the British Army, where they worked on high-end geospatial analytics and developed a thorough understanding of other intelligence disciplines. Duncan then became a Geospatial Intelligence Consultant, responsible for conducting advanced geospatial analysis and automating methodologies using python scripting. In 2012, they joined the UK Ministry of Defence as a Geospatial Intelligence Senior Consultant, managing a specialized consultancy team and conducting analysis within a strict legal framework. Duncan later transitioned to a role as a Geospatial Intelligence Task Manager and Military Team Leader, overseeing a team of analysts and managing customer requirements. In 2016, they joined the UK Ministry of Defence as a Capability Development Manager, where they created a Capability Development team to enhance analytical output and improve workflows. Since 2017, they have been working at Esri UK, initially as a GIS Consultant, then as a Project Manager, and currently as the Head of Health and Social Care.

Duncan Booth attended the Joseph Whitaker School from 1999 to 2004, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. In 2010, they pursued a specialized degree in Computer Science with a focus on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at the Royal School of Military Survey (RSMS) in conjunction with Sheffield Hallam University. This program lasted for one year. From 2012 to 2016, Duncan attended Sheffield Hallam University and obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Applied Computing with a specialization in Geo Info.

In 2012, Duncan also obtained a certification for their BSc degree in Applied Computing (Geo Info) from Sheffield Hallam University. Duncan pursued further education in Strategic Management and Leadership, earning a Master of Science (MSc) degree from Cranfield University between 2020 and 2022.

Duncan has been focused on professional development and obtaining certifications throughout their career. These certifications include: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) from Scrum Alliance in 2018, APM Project Management Qualification from the Association for Project Management in 2017, Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management from The Institute of Leadership & Management in 2014, Level 4 Diploma in Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute in 2013, Level 7 Senior Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute in 2023, and Chartered Manager FCMI from the Chartered Management Institute in 2023.