_ C/C++ . GIS . Remote Sensing
Jeison Santiago.
Software developer and GIS analyst with almost a decade building scientific tools at Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research — from satellite data pipelines to PCB design.
// projects
01
GIS . Hydrology
HAND Model
Height Above the Nearest Drainage — terrain descriptor tool from satellite imagery.
C++
Qt
GDAL
EigenC++
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01
GIS . Hydrology
HAND Model
Height Above the Nearest Drainage — terrain descriptor tool from satellite imagery.
C++
Qt
GDAL
EigenC++
tap for details...
01
GIS . Hydrology
HAND Model
Height Above the Nearest Drainage — terrain descriptor tool from satellite imagery.
C++
Qt
GDAL
EigenC++
tap for details...
01
GIS . Hydrology
HAND Model
Height Above the Nearest Drainage — terrain descriptor tool from satellite imagery.
C++
Qt
GDAL
EigenC++
tap for details...
// experience
Oct 2012 – Jul 2017
NPE — National Institute
for Space Research
C++ / Qt Developer & GIS Analyst
- Built a desktop application for raster data manipulation and scientific visualization, improving algorithm performance and usability.
- Architected GIS and remote sensing tools under senior research scientist supervision.
- Worked directly with end users to design coherent, intuitive application workflows.
- Designed the project website and logo, establishing a unified visual identity.
Mar 2008 – Feb 2012
NPE — National Institute
for Space Research
Matlab / Python / C Developer & GIS Analyst
- Developed Matlab scripts for raster and text data processing to support scientific researchers.
- Engineered a remote-controlled pan-tilt device using Arduino and solid-state relays.
- Designed and tested custom PCBs for scientific data collection instruments.
- Collaborated with weather station staff to install TLE-capturing devices for transient luminous events.
- Created GIS and remote sensing CLI tools in close collaboration with end users.