Simon Kettle
Manager Geospatial Technology - Mena @bp
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WORK HISTORY
Manager Geospatial Technology - Mena @bp
London, GB
Geospatial Manager – MENA, I lead and coordinate geospatial technology, data, and analytics across the Middle East and North Africa, supporting Exploration, Production, Wells, Projects, Crisis response, and emerging energy portfolios. The role focuses on building high‑impact, well‑governed geospatial capability combining mapping, spatial analytics, and modern platforms to reduce risk, improve decision‑making, and enable safe, efficient operations.
EDUCATION
Rugby School
GCSE's, -
University of Birmingham
Master of Philosophy, Resedimented Carbonates from the Jurassic of Mallorca
University of Birmingham
BSc, Geology and Geography
Millfield
A-Levels, Geography, History, Fine Art, Politics and Government, Genral Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT SIMON KETTLE
The greatest challenges we face are inseparable from their geography. When we visualize and analyze data on a map, hidden connections and insights emerge. By fusing geospatial analytics with intelligence principles, I enable organisations to anticipate threats, optimise operations, and maintain strategic advantage.I specialize in GEOINT, spatial data management, advanced geospatial data analytics, and technical writing services to accelerate the energy transformation. With a strong business and operational focus, I provide GEOINT and specialised analytical solutions to operational security, oil and gas exploration, maritime security, hydrogen, and low carbon analytics. As an organizational integrator, I enable spatial solutions for multiple business applications, ensuring coherence and efficiency across operations.Proficient in FME, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop, arcpy Python library, and other ESRI software and applications, including bespoke Enterprise Sites and Experience Builder development.Quick Summary-> Geospatial Analysis and Business Solutions: Leveraging location and geometry to support operations, discover business opportunities and enhance business processes-> Positioning and Location: Ensuring accuracy and precision in location data, validating and correcting as necessary-> GEOINT and Operational Intelligence: Integrating geospatial intelligence into security, risk assessment, and operational planning-> Data Management: Verifying data integrity and enforcing data standards and procedures-> Technical Writing: Producing clear and concise documentation that provides a framework for geospatial applications in business-> Communications: Leading the Geospatial and Remote Sensing Community, delivering presentations, and managing communications through Viva Engage and email. Expertise in web design and development for portals and enterprise sites.With a diverse background in the energy business, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen to address the energy sector\'s most pressing challenges. My goal is to advance GEOINT and operational intelligence capabilities that deliver secure, sustainable, and innovative solutions for the energy sector and beyond.
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