Geollect
Josh Nock is an experienced professional in the field of geospatial operations and geographical information systems. Currently serving as the Head of GIS at Roke since November 2023, Nock previously held the position of Head of Geospatial Operations at Geollect from October 2019 to November 2023 and worked as a Geospatial Analyst. Prior to that, Nock was an Asset Leakage Analyst at Bristol Water plc from October 2017 to October 2019 and a Wind Farm Development Assistant at Coriolis Energy. Nock's early experience includes a summer placement as a Trainee Renewable Energy Consultant at TV Energy. Nock holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing from the University of Southampton and another Master of Science (MSc) in Renewable Energy Technology from Cranfield University, alongside a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental Science from the University of Reading. Academic foundations were built at Peter Symonds College, focusing on environmental science, biology, physics, and mathematics.
Geollect
Geollect is an innovative geospatial intelligence company, which provides a synthesis of cutting edge data feeds with proven advanced geospatial analysis. Using location analytics, automation methods and intelligence cycle principles as the bedrock of it's processes, Geollect is at the forefront of the commercialisation of geospatial intelligence. Geollect's products and services provide a powerful synergistic tool for business decision makers to visualise all available data in the context of space and time in a simplified manner, affording them the opportunity to mitigate risks and/or amplify opportunities. The commercial race to space has never been as crowded as it is now, and Geollect is here to make sense of the wealth of data that will come not only from space-based sensors, but from ground-based sensors as well. The Geollect team is led by highly experienced UK and US former Government and Military Intelligence specialists, and industry seniors, with combined experience of over 65 years. From inspiring and leading, to development of leading-edge intelligence software engines, intelligence analytics, geospatial and image sciences, Geollect comprises a diverse range of specialist expertise. Geollect is owned by Roke, part of Chemring Group PLC. Roke is a leading UK innovator in science and engineering. It conceives, designs and secures technically advanced data and communication systems for governments and businesses. Roke’s strategy is to combine and apply its expertise and cutting-edge technologies to solve real world technical challenges and help deliver critical missions for its customers. Roke employs approximately 850 people, and with locations in Romsey, Bristol, Woking, Gloucester and Manchester, meets the needs of customers across the UK and abroad. Its diverse portfolio of products and services deliver trusted solutions to protect people, platforms, missions and information against constantly changing threats.