BIO
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle
Born in the beautiful country of Nigeria, a legal resident of Canada, Joseph Aro is a creative geospatial professional with footprints in the expansive catalog of the Built Environment.
Joseph Aro stands out as a visionary leader in the geospatial domain, bringing over a decade of breakthrough innovations and strategic implementations across a wide array of sectors including urban development, AEC, Hydrology, Environmental conservation, and climate change among others.
His exceptional command over UAV technologies, GIS and data analytics has not only surpassed industry standards but also facilitated cutting-edge solutions globally. As a mastermind behind pioneering projects, such as the first-ever language mapping in Nigeria, Deployment of the Lagos Waterways Geoinformation Portal, Aerial Surveys, Mapping and ROW assessment of the iconic Lagos Redline Metrorail, Badagry Deep Sea Port as well as AI-driven bathymetric and hydrodynamic studies, Joseph’s work epitomizes the nexus of technology and environmental stewardship.
His academic pedigree, a master's in Geography and environmental management with a focus on GIS and Climate Change, alongside distinguished fellowships, underscores his unparalleled expertise and dedication to excellence. A relentless advocate for data-driven decision-making, Joseph’s contributions are not just transformative; they are the blueprint for future advancements in geospatial intelligence, urban transformation and environmental sustainability.
His candidacy doesn't just demand attention—it compels an investment well beyond the ordinary, promising an unmatched caliber of innovation and leadership.
Project Management
Micro-Credential: University of Victoria
Predictive Project management | Agile Project management | Lean Project management.
Climate Change and its Impacts
Summer Course - Brown International Advanced Research Institutes, Watson Institute for International andPublic Affairs, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Climate change and its impacts: Connecting local variability in a global system |Climate Physics and dynamics | Climate Financing | Climate Adaptation in Indigenous communities.
Education
"Geography teaches us more than just the lay of the land; it unveils the interconnectedness of our world, guiding us through the complexities of cultures, economies, and environments.” - Joseph Aro
My education journey, steeped in the geography of people and places, has cemented my belief in the power of place to shape our projects, policies, and perspectives. It's about understanding that every place has a story, and every story deserves a place in our plans for a more connected and sustainable future."
career
"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Steve Jobs
12+ years of experience deploying Solutions to Critical Environmental Challenges; Supporting Innovative Urban Development & Engineering Campaigns and Solving Unique Business problems.
Experienced Technical Project Manager, GIS Leader in the Engineering, Hydrology, Climate Change, Urban Planning, Forestry, Environmental Monitoring, Disaster Risk Management, Surveys, and Data solutions space.
DOMAINS
“Life begins when fear ends”
Anonymous
My name is Joseph and i wear a coat of many colors. With footprints in virtually almost alll verticals in the environmental sector; i bring the bird’s eye view to your projects! With the ability to see stories in data and solutions in every problem,
Snapshot
Having built a reputation of a trusted operator and leader across academia, industry and the boardroom, I bring a mosaic of experiences, skills and leadership that is guaranteed to transform business ideas into reality, and build employees in leaders! It is my one mission.. to make leaders of men!
As comfortable in the Boardroom as i am on the field. Proven ability to breakdown technical speak into non-technical communication.
Technical Lead on the Master planning and Lifestyle Development of the Cowrie Shores Island during the presentation to the Lagos State Government
The trainer's trainer! Having trained over 1000 persons in GIS, Remote Sensing, UAVs and Business leadership; I bring confidence to the classroom!
Courageous servant leader always leading from the front! Across the seas, the mountains and valleys; it is my privilege to lead my team to glory.
Pilot in Command (PiC) and technical project Manager on the Aerial Mapping, bathymetric survey and Right of Way Assessment of the Lagos redline Metrorail line.
Project Lead on the Aerial Mapping, Landuse Development and Masterplanning at of the 6500 ha ItoOmu New Town in Lagos, Nigeria.