My name
Jashanpreet Singh aka json singh. I got the name “json” (more like it adopted me) because that is what I deal with on a daily basis. For uncool people (just kidding!), json stands for JavaScript Object Notation, it’s human readable, cross platform, very interoperable which is what I aspire to be.
My stack
I have been in the tech industry since 2018 and have absolutely enjoyed being a nerd. My heart lies in working with GIS technologies with a solid foundation in React (frontend), Python/Node (backend), Postgres (Database) and AWS (Cloud), making me a full stack developer.
I also dabble in PostGIS, QGIS, TimescaleDB, Geoserver, System architectures and tinkerer of anything I can get my hands.
Why computers
While working with computers was my choice, I did not imagine it to be anything like what I do now. I thought it would be cool (like playing a video game!) but it turned out to be much cooler than that. To me, seeing bits and pieces coming together to create something “new” feels like magic which is oddly satisfying, such is the nature of an artist.
What interests me
New challenges and learning opportunities in the tech domain especially in GIS. That is my way of saying - anything and everything GIS tech related. Open source projects are icing on the cake for me.
I owe my presence here today to the incredible world of Open Source. The idea of anything open be it software, hardware or even communities truly inspires me. I believe “Knowledge should be accessible to all”, and Open Source embodies that principal. By taking on the mantle of “Open Source Developer” I am committing myself to further the spirit of Open Source.
I promise to take you out for a meal if we can talk about Cloud Native Geospatial, Digital Twin, GIS, Open Data, or Spatial Temporal Mapping and Management.
My future plans
Start a new company maybe? But till then, perhaps create a map with GOD MODE 💀 !!
It’ll all be to respect and further the spirit of “Open Source”.
If you would like to discuss any of this or know hacks to not being controlled by cats (I have two!) : Get In Touch
Btw, meet Neko(left) and Gato(right):
📚 Education
Bachelor of Technology with Specialization in Open Source and Open Standards
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES)
Dehradun, India
Batch of 2014 - 2018