Petya Kangalova
Tech Partnership and Engagement Lead
Originally from Bulgaria, I am currently based in Bristol, UK. I am really passionate about the impact of open mapping and using technology as the enabler for people in supporting their communities. In this role, I hope to be able to successfully build a dynamic collective of open tech contributors from around the world!
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Development from the University of Sussex and an MSc in Economics (Development) from the University of Bath, UK. I started my career working for the UK’s Economic and Social Science Research Council (ESRC), leading a portfolio of research programs in international development. I then transitioned into the world of open data and fell in love with it and especially the people and communities there! Over the past five years, I worked for the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) where I provided direct support to many developments and humanitarian organizations in publishing open data, managed various open tech products, and organized training and community workshops in Senegal, Nepal, and Tanzania.
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Oct. 10, 2023
HOT Tasking Manager - Welcome to NAXA
We are very excited to announce that we will be working with NAXA, who will provide software development support for the evolution of the HOT Tasking Manager.
Dec. 21, 2023
fAIr - what to expect in 2024!
Learn about the most recent updates on HOT’s AI-assisted mapping service (fAIr) and what to expect in 2024!
March 19, 2024
HOT’s Outreachy journey
Follow Petya Kangalova, HOT's Networks and Engagement Lead, as she talks about the importance of mentorship in the open-source tech space and how our partnership with Outreachy promotes inclusivity.
Nov. 20, 2024
Brazil, the Epicenter of Open Data and Geospatial Innovation This December
One extraordinary week, three transformative events! Open Americas, FOSS4G Belem 2024, and the State of the Map LATAM 2024 are just around the corner, taking place from December 2–6 and December 6–8. These events will bring together the brightest minds in open data and geospatial innovation, and we’re thrilled to announce that HOT will be right at the center of the action.
Feb. 28, 2025
The Paris Chronicles: Attending the AI Action Summit to present our AI-assisted mapping service
In the context of a big, international event such as this year’s AI Action Summit organized by the Paris Peace Forum, HOT’s Petya Kangalova, Tech Partnership and Engagement Lead, and Omran Najjar, Senior Technical Product Owner- AI, reflect on their attendance and the importance of keeping AI developments close to the humans they intend to serve.
