https://community.esri.com/t5/esri-young-professionals-network-networking/embracing-geospatial-technology-for-a-sustainable/m-p/1479027#M227 <P>Hello YPN community!</P><P>I’m Gilbert Uwonkunda, a passionate GIS Specialist at Esri Rwanda with a solid background in Geography and Environmental Management from the University of Rwanda. My journey has been a blend of leveraging geospatial technologies and advocating for sustainable solutions.</P><P><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":light_bulb:">💡</span> **Passion for Geospatial Technology and Sustainability** <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":light_bulb:">💡</span></P><P>After graduating from university, I initially aimed to work for government institutions focused on environmental sustainability. However, I discovered my true passion for GIS when I joined Esri Rwanda as an intern. During my time at Esri Rwanda, I earned an Esri Technical Certification and passed <A href="https://www.credly.com/badges/8bf29950-af81-401e-bdaa-9d2320537be1/public_url" target="_blank">ArcGIS Pro Associate 2101</A></P><P>I am committed to growing professionally and expanding my network to collaborate and learn from others in the field. My aspiration is to use geospatial technologies to create a greener, healthier, and more equitable planet for all.</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Mon, 27 May 2024 09:09:42 GMT Gilbert_Pro 2024-05-27T09:09:42Z https://community.esri.com/t5/esri-young-professionals-network-networking/embracing-geospatial-technology-for-a-sustainable/m-p/1479027#M227 <P>Hello YPN community!</P><P>I’m Gilbert Uwonkunda, a passionate GIS Specialist at Esri Rwanda with a solid background in Geography and Environmental Management from the University of Rwanda. My journey has been a blend of leveraging geospatial technologies and advocating for sustainable solutions.</P><P><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":light_bulb:">💡</span> **Passion for Geospatial Technology and Sustainability** <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":light_bulb:">💡</span></P><P>After graduating from university, I initially aimed to work for government institutions focused on environmental sustainability. However, I discovered my true passion for GIS when I joined Esri Rwanda as an intern. During my time at Esri Rwanda, I earned an Esri Technical Certification and passed <A href="https://www.credly.com/badges/8bf29950-af81-401e-bdaa-9d2320537be1/public_url" target="_blank">ArcGIS Pro Associate 2101</A></P><P>I am committed to growing professionally and expanding my network to collaborate and learn from others in the field. My aspiration is to use geospatial technologies to create a greener, healthier, and more equitable planet for all.</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Mon, 27 May 2024 09:09:42 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/esri-young-professionals-network-networking/embracing-geospatial-technology-for-a-sustainable/m-p/1479027#M227 Gilbert_Pro 2024-05-27T09:09:42Z https://community.esri.com/t5/esri-young-professionals-network-networking/embracing-geospatial-technology-for-a-sustainable/m-p/1504979#M300 <P>Your background is impressive, Gilbert! Could you share more about a specific project you worked on at Esri Rwanda that combined geospatial technologies with sustainability?</P> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:42:53 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/esri-young-professionals-network-networking/embracing-geospatial-technology-for-a-sustainable/m-p/1504979#M300 Ruthekeh 2024-07-12T18:42:53Z