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About geoCognita

geoCognita provides professional project management and business analysis consultancy services in the geospatial, environmental and management information sectors. We specialise in management of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, geomatics, Decision Support Systems (DSS) and business process re-engineering.

Management expertise is particularly within the fields of forestry, biodiversity, conservation, heritage and recreation, and this is coupled with a background in research and operational use of remote sensing and GIS in support of organisational objectives.

geoCognita delivers best practice in project management using skills gained from APM and PRINCE2 methodologies. This is achieved through successful delivery of projects for businesses of all sizes and within a diverse range of sectors. The consultancy offers advice and support to enhance structured change within a business and ensure sustainability and longevity in the delivery of projects. By continuing to share expertise and utilise social media and emerging technologies, geoCognita also contributes to theory development and practical application of project and programme management techniques.

geoCognita works with a range of international clients of varying sizes, see our clients page.

geoCognita was founded by Dr. Edward Wallington and operates out of North Yorkshire (based near Richmond) in the UK.  geoCognita offers a range of business services and solutions to help improve the efficiency of your operating procedures, improve market visability and manage change – with the result of enhancing your business.

About Dr. Edward Wallington BSc (Hons.), MSc, PhD

Dr. Edward Wallington has previously been a Programme, Project and Business Development Manager in Central Government, managing the development and support of Enterprise GIS based management information systems and a portfolio of associated projects. Ed utilises APM and PRINCE2 methodologies to manage and control projects.

Ed Wallington has undertaken research projects with the aim of understanding issues and requirements, investigating options and delivering solutions to support and enhance management and business decisions at strategic and operational levels. Ed regularly contributes to blogs and online discussion forums, and has written a number of publications for academic and professional bodies, see his publications page for further details. Ed is also a guest lecturer speaking about project management and management information systems.

• Member of the Association for Project Management (APM)
• Committee member for the APM in Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire (APM Y&NL)
• Corporate Representative for the APM in Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire (APM Y&NL)
• Social Media Champion for APM (APM)
• Member of the Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society (RSPSoc)
• Member of the Association for Geographic Information (AGI)

For a further biography of Ed, please click here.

Associates

geoCognita works with a range of associates, forming project teams as required to deliver business benefits.