CEO and Co-Founder of WeoGeo, Inc.
Portland, Oregon Area
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- CEO at Weogeo, Inc.
- Executive Director at Florida Environmental Research Institute
- Past
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- Managing Director at Eathon Intelligence, LLC
- Oceanographer at Naval Research Laboratory
- Education
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- University of South Florida
- James Cook University
- University of South Florida
- CFA Institute
- University of Florida - Warrington College Of Business
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Paul Bissett’s Summary
Executive and technology professional in the field of geospatial and cloud computing.
Paul Bissett’s Specialties:
geocontent management, cloud computing, remote sensing, imaging spectroscopy, business development, mapping solutions, hyperspectral imaging sensors, automated feature extraction, intra and internet map serving
Paul Bissett’s Experience
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CEO
Weogeo, Inc.
(Information Technology and Services industry)
October 2006 — Present (2 years 1 month)
I am a founder and the CEO of Weogeo, Inc. WeoGeo helps manage and monetize geo-content. We provide enterprise-level hosting, delivery, and e-commerce solutions for large and small geo-content creators. Our Market provides an exchange-based mechanism to monetize the skills, knowledge, and content of a geographer, at any skill level.
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Executive Director
Florida Environmental Research Institute
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
October 1998 — Present (10 years 1 month)
I am the founder and current Executive Director of FERI. We provide research and development expertise to DoD and civilian federal agencies, as well as state and commercial partners in the field of mapping and remote sensing. Our specialty is in the field of automated feature extraction from high spectral and spatial resolution aerial mapping sensors. We develop both sensor solutions, as well as distribution solutions for the collection, creation, and delivery of high value information mapping products.
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Managing Director
Eathon Intelligence, LLC
(Information Technology and Services industry)
August 2004 — July 2008 (4 years)
I was the founder and Managing Dircector of Eathon, which is a provider of sensor hardware and software solutions for commercial and military imaging markets. Our sensor solutions are specifically designed to excel in dark target spectroscopy using hyperspectral technologies. These solutions are unique in their focus on the rapid delivery of robust, calibrated mapping products that form the fundamental basis for automated feature extraction from airborne imaging sensors. Eathon Intelligence is a for profit transition partner of the Florida Environmental Research Institute.
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Oceanographer
Naval Research Laboratory
(Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Military industry)
January 1997 — October 1998 (1 year 10 months)
I held an Oceanographer position at NRL specializing remote sensing and computational modeling of the coastal ocean.
Paul Bissett’s Education
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University of South Florida
PhD, Oceanography,Remote Sensing, Numerical Modeling, Computer Modeling, 1994 — 1996
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James Cook University
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar, Oceanography, Remote Sensing, 1993 — 1993
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University of South Florida
MS, Oceanography, Remote Sensing, Computer Modeling, 1991 — 1992
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CFA Institute
CFA, Finance and Economics, 1988 — 1990
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University of Florida - Warrington College Of Business
BS, Finance, Economics, 1983 — 1986
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Paul Bissett’s Groups:
American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, American Geophysical Union, Optical Society of America, Phycological Society of America, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar, The Rotary Club of Tampa, The Oceanography Society, 2000-2004 Ocean Optics Steering Committees, 2008 Ocean Sciences Co-Chairman, Amazon Web Services StartUp Event, Location Intelligence
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Geospatial Data Integration
Paul Bissett’s Honors:
2004 Small Business of the Year, Finalist, Florida Environmental Research Institute, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce.
2003 Small Business of the Year, Semi-Finalist, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce.
1996 National Research Council Post-Doctoral Fellowship.
