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Jon Peatman

    • About Me:

      I live in the Peak District with my wife, toddler and Tilly the border collie. I love spending time outdoors, especially running and cycling.

    • My pronouns are:

      he/him

    • My Work:

      I work for Ordnance Survey as a ground capture surveyor, trainer and continuous improvement specialist, updating the national map, and use geospatial skills to help solve problems.

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      I work for Ordnance Survey as a ground capture surveyor. I make changes to the national map of geospatial data (new houses, schools, roads). I also apply my technical skills to other geospatial problems, recently helping the City of Kinshasa prepare and respond to flooding. Alongside these 2 elements I find ways to improve how we do things using continuous improvement techniques.

      I am currently working as part of the training team, supporting my colleagues to deliver work to schedule and at a high standard.

    • My Typical Day:

      One thing I like about my job is that every day is different.

      Usually I will take my dog for a run and then drop my daughter at nursery before starting work. I might go out to add new information to the national map, using a GPS receiver, tablet and measuring tools. Some days I spend analysing data to find ways to improve how we work. I also use my geography skills to solve other problems – I recently worked on a project to help the Democratic Republic of Congo respond to flooding and climate change risks.

    • What I'd do with the prize money:

      I would use the money to run workshops for young people on how Ordnance Survey uses geography, science and technology to help everyone who lives in Great Britain and inspire the future generation of geographers and scientists.

    CV

    • Current Job:

      Ground capture surveyor (currently working in a training role)

    • Employer:

      Ordnance Survey

    • My Interview

      • How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

        usually looking at maps

        What did you want to be after you left school?

        I didn't know - but I knew what I wanted to do: spend time outdoors and explore new places

        Were you ever in trouble at school?

        Definitely! I was often trying something silly or getting distracted.

        Tell us a joke.

        What is white, fluffy and always points north? A polar bearing

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