António Pedro Rodrigues Silva
Senior Technician - Geographer
Câmara Municipal de Ovar
Ovar, Aveiro, Portugal
I’m passionate about combining technology and community engagement to deliver innovative public projects and look forward to connecting with you all!
My organisation
City Authority / Municipality / Region
Ovar, Portugal
About me
Senior GIS & Territorial Planning Technician at the Municipality of Ovar, where he designs and maintains spatial databases, produces analytical cartography and automates workflows to support evidence-based decision-making. He earned his degree in Geography from the University of Porto, specializing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing and urban studies.
With a Geography degree from the University of Porto, I leverage ArcGIS, spatial analysis and digital automation tools (e.g., ArcGIS Dashboards, Power Automate) to drive sustainable urban development and enhance territorial managemen
Over the past eight years, António has led numerous projects ranging from public-realm mapping and land-use planning to environmental impact assessments and smart-city dashboards. He is proficient in ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Python scripting and Microsoft Power Platform, and routinely integrates field data collection with cloud-based geodatabases to streamline project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
Driven by a passion for sustainable development and community empowerment, António also teaches occasional workshops on spatial analysis and open-data tools, mentors junior colleagues and contributes to regional planning forums. Outside of work, he enjoys birdwatching along the Ria de Aveiro, experimenting with drone photography and volunteering with local heritage associations.