UP42
Javid Gafar-zada is an experienced software engineer currently serving as a Staff Backend Engineer at UP42 since February 2023. Previously, Javid worked at Zalando SE from March 2020 to January 2023, focusing on large-scale combinatorial optimization automation using Java and Kotlin, data analysis using Python stack and Spark via Databricks, and microservice development in Kubernetes on AWS. Prior experiences include self-employment as a software engineer developing a web GIS system for the Land Cadaster System of Nakhchivan Republic, and a significant tenure at R.I.S.K. as Team Leader, where responsibilities encompassed technical proposal writing, requirements analysis, and team governance across various projects such as the National Election Video Monitoring System. Javid held positions at Integris as a software architect and at SAHIL IT and MBASK as a software developer and IT assistant, respectively. Javid earned a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics from Baku State University and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Geodesy and Geoinformation Science at Technische Universität Berlin.
UP42
Look up. Our planet’s surrounded by satellites, capturing vast amounts of geospatial data every minute. And our mission is to provide quick and easy access to that data. With UP42, you’ll get access to the world’s leading providers of optical, radar, elevation, and aerial data, all in one place. Our developer-first platform offers flexible APIs and a Python SDK to help you build and scale your solutions. Search the catalog for existing imagery, or task a satellite to capture your desired area. Whatever your use case, UP42 is the one-stop-shop for all your geospatial data needs. From very high-resolution satellite imagery and global weather data to AIS data and aerial imagery. Our network of partners bring their data and processing products to our growing marketplace. UP42 empowers organizations of all sizes to harness the power of geospatial data and analytics by making it easier to find, buy, and use products from existing providers. Detect changes, monitor trends and identify objects. Developers and data scientists across all industries can now easily access, analyze, and understand geospatial data at scale.