Dr. Dragos Bratasanu is an Earth Observation strategy consultant with 12+ years of experience in the geospatial industry. He holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence for Earth Observation from the University of Siegen in Germany and has received several awards and recognitions for his innovation in EO. He is the founder of the consulting company eoStrategy, providing Earth Observation strategy development and delivery. In New Zealand, he leads the development and deployment of several Earth Observation and geospatial data strategies for Auckland Council, the largest council in Australasia. He previously served with DLR German Aerospace Center and with the Romanian Space Agency ROSA. He graduated from the International Space University and Singularity University. His interests include Earth Observation strategy development and delivery, and EO programme and project management