Dr. Gobe Hobona is the OGC’s Director of Product Management, Standards. In this role he manages coordination between Standards Working Groups (SWGs) and sets priorities for standards development (in cooperation with SWG chairs). He also provides oversight of OGC Application Programming Interface (API) evolution and harmonization activities. He identifies opportunities for investment in SWG participation, Innovation Program initiatives, and Compliance test development. He monitors and participates in SWG activities, as well organises Sprints to advance standards or verify their design. He is also accountable for the Compliance Program and is responsible for Knowledge Management. He holds a PhD in Geomatics from Newcastle University.