Geoinformatics · 3D · Automation

Oliver Förster

I develop automated workflows for semantic 3D geodata – from building footprints, terrain models, LiDAR point clouds and aerial imagery to validated CityGML and CityJSON models, textures and web-based visualisations.

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Geodata · Python · Blender · Web Mapping

Connecting geodata, software development and 3D technologies

My main areas of expertise are Python, PostGIS, Blender, QGIS, FME, data conversion, spatial analysis and the high-performance processing of large geospatial datasets. With several years of experience in system administration, I can not only develop prototype solutions but also package, deploy and operate them in a reliable technical environment.

My background includes a bachelor's degree in Geographical Sciences with a focus on geoinformatics and remote sensing, further professional training as a GIS Analyst, and several years of experience in web and system administration as well as public geospatial data infrastructures.

Machine learning and open technologies

I also work with machine learning for spatial and image-based tasks. This includes prototype model training and evaluation as well as integrating image and object detection into GIS, Python and 3D workflows.

I use open-source technologies and open standards deliberately to create solutions that are transparent, verifiable and suitable for long-term development.

How I work

My approach is analytical, solution-oriented and experimental. I structure complex problems, turn initial ideas into testable prototypes, investigate different approaches and develop suitable concepts into robust, documented and practically usable applications.

I am particularly interested in projects that combine geodata, software development, 3D technologies, machine learning and automation to create innovative, robust and practically useful solutions.

Exchange and Collaboration

Projects at the intersection of geodata, 3D, and automation

For professional discussions, project inquiries, or feedback on my open-source tools, you can reach me directly via email, GitHub, or LinkedIn.