Steve Harwin, MSc

PhD Candidate, University of Tasmania
Hobart, Australia

Research field: Earth Sciences - Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry
Change detection, analysis and visualisation

Biographical Information

Having completed a surveying degree with a strong GIS and application development focus Steve undertook a Masters in change detection, analysis and visualisation using GIS and remote sensing. Steve is now returning to that research, his PhD will focus on change mapping using UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), particularly helicopters. Prior to returning to study Steve has worked extensively as a web mapping expert (ArcIMS, Manifold IMS, Erdas Apollo, GeoServer, SVG and VML) and more recently as a senior software engineer on the Eonfusion application (www.eonfusion.com) and the LandscapeMapper product (www.landscapemapper.com).

CV

Professional Experience

2010 - Present

PhD Candidate at University of Tasmania
Hobart, Australia

Sep 2005 - Feb 2010

Senior Software Engineer at Myriax
Hobart, Australia

Aug 2004 - Aug 2005

Web mapping consultant, development team lead at Computer Science Corporation
Subiaco, Australia

Mar 2001 - Jul 2004

GIS Developer at Forestry Tasmania
Hobart, Australia

Education

Feb 1998 - Dec 1999

University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban, South Africa
Master of Science

Feb 1994 - Dec 1997

University of Tasmania in Hobart, Australia
Bachelor of Surveying (Comp. Sci.)

Consulting Services

Web mapping consulting for various government bodies/organisations including GIMS in South Africa, Water Corporation in Western Australia and the Tasmanian Government.