I lead Open Data and Transparency and the INSPIRE National Contact Point within Defra. I’m a father of two cheeky girls and have a background in marine and freshwater science, data standards, data analysis and Geographic Information.
...new office ...and so much more. Being part of the journey to open data, an open culture and improving data use has been a thread throughout. The ask may have...
This week we will be advertising the exciting, challenging and rewarding role of Deputy Director for Data in Defra on the Civil Service Jobs portal. This role is key for leading Defra’s unique and exciting data transformation programme, building on …
To deliver Defra’s new strategy we will make Defra data driven. We will do this because sharing our data, ways of working and technology will drive better results for Defra and the sectors we care about. The Environment Secretary is …
...set as open data. The open data risk assessment is a series of checks used to ensure datasets are safe to release as open data. For example, where we need...
...our work. We spent some time yesterday looking at how we can engage with users across multiple themes to begin a conversation about what they want from us. Tom Smith,...
We’re posting here on the Defra digital blog some of the stories about our data, data activities and data releases. On 25 June, our Secretary of State Elizabeth Truss set out her vision for the role of open data in the future of food and farming.
...api. Joining things up I’m looking forward to exploring the potential as to how this data can be used together. There are lots of opportunities to make interesting investigations into...
