From Blueprints to Bytes: An Urbanist's Evolving Tech Journey
I’ve always been driven by a real curiosity and enjoy figuring things out – a journey that’s taken me from shaping urban spaces as an architect and planner to exploring how digital tools, including technologies like Salesforce, can help create practical solutions for complex problems. This path of continuous learning has led me to delve into areas like Python and machine learning, build my own website with WordPress, and see how new AI tools can help shape ideas and bring them to life. It’s a process where I’ve learned as much from challenges and the occasional misstep as from successes, and I deeply value the insights and knowledge shared by colleagues and the diverse people I’ve worked with over the years. I approach each new venture with this spirit of iterative building, eager to keep learning and discovering how technology can offer creative answers to real-world questions.
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Yogesh Patil
Strategic Urban Development
Effective urban development hinges on comprehensive strategic insight. This involves shaping large-scale regeneration projects and city-wide planning frameworks – such as London’s Opportunity Areas – through detailed site analysis, GIS mapping, development capacity modelling, and crafting urban design strategies for sustainable growth. These perspectives were further explored in the article, ‘Planning for urban growth and infrastructure: a London perspective,’ published in Infrastructure Today (India).
Digital Transformation & Product
Translating complex urban and business challenges into effective digital solutions is key to innovation. This means applying end-to-end product management principles – from vision and roadmap through to agile delivery – using technologies like Salesforce and building custom applications. The Development Capacity App, a tool designed to streamline land development potential estimates, is a practical example of this approach.
Leadership & Collaboration
Successful projects, whether urban or digital, thrive on strong collaboration and clear communication. This involves building robust relationships with diverse stakeholders, from senior business leaders to community groups, to align on strategic objectives. Facilitating workshops, managing expectations, and presenting complex information engagingly are all vital for ensuring shared understanding and driving impactful outcomes.