andrew 
SUTHERLAND

A background in utilising methodologies and the latest technological advances for analysing and classifying land use allows Andrew to plan ahead for future land use change   

Andrew joined 4Sight in March 2022 as Principal GIS Consultant working in the Gisborne office. He leads 4Sight's spatial systems and development of GIS solutions for our clients.  

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Andrew has over twenty years’ experience leading solutions and presenting clear and compelling spatial data, across the private and public sector.  He has extensive experience that includes data collection and analysis from multiple sources, including environmental (SNA mapping), cultural, and economic overlays (carbon mapping in support of Forestry Sector interests) to spatially classify, analyse and plan for future land use change. Andrew is also a skilled UAV pilot and has expertise in photogrammetric and aerial data capture and processing.  

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In his spare time Andrew can be found out at sea, enjoying surfing, diving and fishing and also spending time with his Whānau, having two teenage daughters, two playful cats, an adventurous dog and beautiful wife. 
 

Areas of Expertise

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• Cartographic mapping, spatial and visual data analysis 

• CAA Part 10 - Certified    UAV pilot 

• Expertise in photogrammetry, aerial data capture and processing 

• Proficient in Acquiring Raster, multispectral, NIR, LiDAR, RGB imagery and vector data from multiple sources, analysing then reporting on results