Humanitarian & Disaster Technologist
Writing on technology, crisis response, and the future of humanitarian aid — drawn from 16 years working in the field.
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Satellite-to-Cell in Disaster Response: What Direct-to-Device Networks Can—and Cannot—Deliver
13–19 minutes3,059 wordsRead more: Satellite-to-Cell in Disaster Response: What Direct-to-Device Networks Can—and Cannot—DeliverWhat satellite-to-cell networks can deliver in disasters, from emergency messaging and alerts to the engineering limits of direct-to-device connectivity.
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Pocket-Sized Imaging at the Point of Care: Portable Ultrasound in Frontline Ukraine
12–18 minutes2,864 wordsRead more: Pocket-Sized Imaging at the Point of Care: Portable Ultrasound in Frontline UkraineHow portable ultrasound in humanitarian response is extending diagnostic capacity from frontline Ukrainian hospitals to clinics, ambulances and shelters.
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And so it begins…
1–2 minutes156 wordsRead more: And so it begins…Welcome to my new blog. After over 7 years of working with and developing technology for use in disaster response and humanitarian aid work I decided that the time had come to share my experiences and insights. This blog will be the medium for this. It will be a mix of reviews and field reports of the various types of hardware & software that I’ve used over the years as well as general insights into new technologies, products and trends for the sector. I will work to keep the postings interesting, relevant and at regular intervals. Please remember that views…