Pete is a geospatial engineer at Development Seed who focuses on open-source software, data access, and high-performance algorithm development. He loves helping the geospatial community use, improve, and fix our shared software stack. Previously, Pete has researched novel ways of using lidar data to measure glacier surface velocities, assess slopes for avalanche hazards, and quantify water resources held in the snowpack.

Pete studied electrical engineering and geology and has a Master's degree in Geosensing Systems Engineering and Sciences from the University of Houston. He enjoys running, skiing, and being outside whenever possible.