Mrs Wendy Ritson CGeog (GIS)

Biography

Occupation: GIS Data Manager Employer: Natural Power Memo: Wendy graduated with a BA Honours in Geography from the University of Strathclyde, before completing an MSc by research in GIS at the University of Edinburgh. Since graduating in 2006 she has specialised in GIS and worked for a range of employers including a Local Authority, a water company and a fire and rescue service before she moved into the renewable energy sector. She has a strong background in the development and management of GIS systems and has successfully translated business requirements into working solutions. Her work has involved reviewing systems and requirements, making recommendations for GIS development and subsequently implementing these. Other day to day tasks also include GIS analysis for high profile projects, preparing budgets, quality assurance, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, technical support and training.