Sparkgeo
James Banting has a diverse work experience spanning several years. James started their career in 2011 as the President of Delta Geomatics, where they served until 2019. During this time, they gained valuable leadership skills. In 2014, they joined Integrated Sustainability Consultants Ltd. as a Geospatial Analyst, where they worked until 2017. During this role, they developed expertise in spatial analysis. In 2011, they also began working at the University of Lethbridge as a Teaching Assistant and later as a Graduate Student until 2015. In 2013, they worked as a Research Student at DRDC for a brief period. Most recently, they joined Sparkgeo in 2017 as a Geospatial Developer and later became the VP of Research and Strategic Projects in January 2021. This role showcases their growth and expanded responsibilities within the company.
James Banting pursued their education at The University of Lethbridge, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from 2004 to 2009. Building on this foundation, they went on to complete a Master of Science degree in Geography at the same institution, from 2012 to 2015.
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Sparkgeo
Our partners rely on us to make sense of geospatial data and maps. We provide analytics, insights, and development support to our partners. Our services are concentrated in three key areas:Geospatial AnalyticsThe Earth is always changing. Knowing how affords your company a strategic advantage. We use many data sources (including satellites,drones, and the crowd) to assemble data. We then build live geospatial analytic products. These deliver insights into the world that surrounds your business. Our clients appreciate how we make this complex information consumable and applicable.ConsultingEven organizations with geospatial expertise benefit from outside counsel. As such, some engage us as off-site partners, to supplement their existing team. Our people have extensive geospatial knowledge, and can use it to help you navigate your unique challenges. We pride ourselves on listening to our clients, and collaborating with them. In doing so, we’re able to create and identify true obstacles—and craft plans for solving those problems.Software DevelopmentTech companies—especially those in the Valley—struggle to grow their development teams. This can prevent them from acting on opportunities. (There aren’t many geospatial developers available for hire.) In these situations, we can help you scale your development team, with proven geospatial developers. Companies, governments and non-profits alike rely on us to both augment teams, and for complete software builds.