Most recently, he founded asist.space, where he has been actively involved since 2023 in developing solutions in applied spatial information systems for clients.
GERMANTOWN, MD, July 17, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Bekim Kajtazi has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Kajtazi, a distinguished expert in geo-information science with a career spanning over 25 years, has left an indelible mark in the field. His role in actively monitoring the situation of refugees and migrants attempting to reach Europe from Africa is a testament to his leadership and expertise. As a data and information management expert, he has been instrumental in creating and publishing maps and reports on refugees in Africa, significantly contributing to global understanding and humanitarian efforts. Most recently, he founded asist.space, where he has been actively involved since 2023 in developing solutions in applied spatial information systems for clients.
Mr. Kajtazi's impact on the field of geo-information science is further underscored by his role as a Geo-Information Management Officer for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency, since 2018. He previously served as a geo-information management officer from 2018 to 2021 and held various other positions with the organization between 2014 and 2017, and his co-founding of giskos in 2003, a company that develops mapping and geospatial solutions for international clients, all contributed to his extensive expertise and achievements.
Mr. Kajtazi's career, which spans several decades, is a testament to his long-standing commitment to the field of geo-information science. His roles, including being the Geographic Information System (GIS) team lead at JSI (John Snow Inc.) from 2017 to 2018, a senior geo-information management officer at iMMAP in D.C. between 2011 and 2014, and various positions in Iraq and Georgia from 2008 to 2011, all highlight his depth of knowledge and expertise. Notably, he served as an information management officer for the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) in 2014 in the Philippines, and as a GIS administrator for Kartographie Huber in Kosovo in 2008. His career in this sector began in 1999.
Mr. Kajtazi's academic background includes a Bachelor's in architecture from the University of Prishtina in 2005 and a Master of Science in geo-information science and earth observation from ITC, the University of Twente in 2007. In addition to his degrees, Mr. Kajtazi holds certification as an ESRI Spatial and 3D Analyst expert since 2000 through GDi GROUP LLC. His education has been pivotal in his career achievements.
Outside of his primary career objectives, Mr. Kajtazi is affiliated with the GIS Working Group at InterAction where he used to serve as its co-chair. Civically engaged, he contributes to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital, reflecting his broader commitment to societal well-being.
Mr. Kajtazi's remarkable career trajectory and personal dedication highlight his significant impact on geo-information science and humanitarian efforts worldwide. He attributes his success to prioritizing the well-being of others and genuinely caring about his work. Looking toward the future, Mr. Kajtazi plans to continue excelling in his business ventures, aiming to share his extensive experience by developing these enterprises with a small team.
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