Krieshen Ramkhelawan
I'm a Surinamese technologist of Indian heritage with over a decade in geospatial science, land administration, and digital transformation. As Director of GISsat, I help public and private organisations modernise their spatial data systems, workflows, and decision-making.
Professional Summary
Consulting & International Experience
Background
What I Do
I lead GIS and digital-transformation initiatives, advise national programmes on spatial data and cadastre systems, and build GeoICT solutions that turn complex data into clear, actionable insight. I'm also a frequent speaker at international and regional GIS events.
Experience & Career Highlights
As Director of GISsat, I lead the company's geospatial and digital-transformation work across Suriname — delivering enterprise GIS platforms, ArcGIS Hub and Experience Builder solutions, field-data and mapping workflows, and GeoICT consulting for government and private-sector clients. My focus is turning complex spatial data into reliable systems and clear decisions.
Director — GISsat
Consulting & International Experience
I have previously held roles in change management and information systems at MI-GLIS (2011–2015), ING Belgium, and the Ministerie Financiën. I advise public and private organisations on spatial-data strategy, cadastre systems, and GeoICT adoption, and I am a frequent speaker at regional and international GIS conferences on digital transformation and land administration.
Areas of Expertise
Enterprise GIS design and deployment, ArcGIS Hub sites and Experience Builder apps, web and mobile mapping, spatial data management, field data collection, cartography and geospatial analysis, and integration of GIS with e-commerce and business systems.
GIS & Geospatial Solutions
Digital Transformation & Land Administration
Digital-transformation strategy and roadmaps, land administration and cadastre modernisation, e-government and geospatial public services, GeoICT capacity building and training, stakeholder engagement, and technical advisory for national programmes and institutions.
Speaking & Recognition
I regularly speak on GIS, geospatial technology and digital transformation at international and regional events — including the Esri User Conference in San Diego, the GISsat User Conference, and GIS Day activities in Suriname — sharing how geospatial tools drive better decisions across government and industry.
Speaking Engagements
Media & Recognition
My work in geospatial technology and digital transformation has been featured in regional and industry media, including de Ware Tijd and GIM International. I'm active in the wider GIS community as a Director and speaker, advancing GeoICT adoption in Suriname and beyond.