[OSGeo-Discuss] Nomination of Andrew Ross

[Dave McIlhagga]

I would like to nominate Andrew Ross for a position on the OSGeo Board.

Andrew has been involved with the open source geospatial community for  
the past three years, and in this time has demonstrated extensive  
commitment and leadership in his involvement with OSGeo and its  
projects.

As the director of the geospatial development project within the open  
source Ingres database, Andrew has become heavily engaged in the open  
source community both through his work and his volunteer time after  
hours. A few of Andrew's key accomplishments in the past few years:

- Founder of FOSSLC - (Free and Open Source Software Learning Centre)  
- a non-profit organization dedicated to education about open source  
principles and skills to people around the world.
- Engagement and contributions from his team to multiple OSGeo  
projects including GEOS, GDAL/OGR, Proj.4, and others.
- Organized multiple events presenting geospatial and OSGeo material  
including Geocamp 2008, Summercamp 2009, and a number of bootcamps.
- Mentor for a large number of interns involved with the Talent First  
Network, Google Summer of Code, and other student programs.
- Encouraging Ingres to become a Supporting Sponsor of OSGeo
- Active member of the Ottawa Local Chapter

In particular - given education is a key priority for OSGeo, Andrew as  
a board member of FOSSLC and of OSGeo would establish a strong  
opportunity for educational collaboration. The organizations FOSSLC  
works with include a number of Universities, open source companies,
and open source foundations.

Andrew would bring a valuable and balanced mix of technical, business,  
teaching, and organizational skills backed by energy and enthusiasm.


Thanks,

Dave McIlhagga

www.mapsherpa.com
www.dmsolutions.ca
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