
Off-ramp Speaker Series with Simon Bailey
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Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 PM
Location:
Millennium Student
Building Room 313
Online: TEAMS
Simon Bailey
CEO, T-Kartor USA
Simon Bailey is a leader in geospatial intelligence, with over 25 years of experience advancing specialized geospatial products, services, and solutions. As CEO of T-Kartor USA, he has diversified the company’s capabilities to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and other key sectors, solidifying its role in delivering high-quality vector, imagery, and terrain solutions.
Simon’s career includes impactful roles at Axim Geospatial (formerly Continental Mapping Consultants), Boeing, and Dewberry, where he led GEOINT projects that refined his strategic and leadership skills. A passionate advocate for St. Louis as a geospatial innovation hub, Simon collaborates with local businesses and organizations to develop talent pipelines and partners with educational institutions such as the Taylor Geospatial Institute to support workforce development and innovation.
Through active involvement in local events, workshops, and forums, Simon is committed to enhancing St. Louis’s geospatial ecosystem, promoting public-private collaboration, and establishing the city as a cornerstone for global geospatial excellence.
Talk Description:
Exploring Opportunities in the Geospatial Industry
Join Simon Bailey, CEO of T-Kartor USA, for an engaging discussion on the vast opportunities within the geospatial industry. With a career spanning technical and leadership roles in cutting-edge mapping and wayfinding solutions, Simon will share insights into his journey, the role of T-Kartor in advancing geospatial intelligence, and the transformative impact of geospatial technology across the public and private sectors.
This session will primarily focus on an interactive Q&A, offering students the chance to explore career paths, industry trends, and real-world applications of geography and geospatial technology. Whether your interests lie in urban planning, defense, environmental sustainability, or tech-driven mapping solutions, this is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from an industry leader.
Bring your curiosity and questions—this is your chance to engage directly with an expert shaping the future of geospatial technology!