Monitoring Infrastructure from Space: From ITC to an International Career

Satellite technology is transforming the monitoring of critical infrastructure worldwide. ITC alumnus Nikhil Sakpal has built an international career in infrastructure safety after completing the Master’s in Geo-Information Science & Earth Observation at ITC.

Today, Nikhil works as a Project Manager and GIS Consultant at ROSEN, using satellite data to detect risks in underground pipelines at an early stage. Looking back, he is happy with the path he chose:

“A solid technical foundation is important, but if you really want to stand out in the job market, it’s good to build specialised knowledge in a unique and evolving field. My Master’s allowed me to develop a skill set that’s both relevant and in demand.”

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