Kristian Ekenes serves as a Principal Product Engineer at Esri, where he plays a pivotal role in enhancing the functionality and user experience of the ArcGIS API for JavaScript. With a strong commitment to improving understanding, communication, transparency, and cooperation through innovative web mapping solutions,...
Kristian Ekenes serves as a Principal Product Engineer at Esri, where he plays a pivotal role in enhancing the functionality and user experience of the ArcGIS API for JavaScript. With a strong commitment to improving understanding, communication, transparency, and cooperation through innovative web mapping solutions, Kristian is dedicated to creating tools that empower users to visualize and analyze geographic data effectively. His current projects include the design and development of advanced data visualization techniques and Smart Mapping capabilities, which enable users to derive insights from complex datasets with ease.
In his role, Kristian manages critical issues and requirements related to the integration of Arcade into the JavaScript API, ensuring that users can leverage this powerful expression language for dynamic map visualizations. His expertise in GeometryEngine allows him to enhance spatial analysis capabilities within the API, contributing to more robust and versatile applications. By actively engaging with the user community through social media and forums, Kristian gathers valuable feedback that informs the design of user requirements, ensuring that the tools he develops meet the evolving needs of GIS professionals.
With a diverse skill set that includes project coordination, planning, and cartography, Kristian is well-equipped to lead initiatives that push the boundaries of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). His background in photography and video editing with Final Cut Pro further enriches his approach to storytelling through maps, making complex information accessible and engaging for a wide audience. As a thought leader in the GIS community, Kristian Ekenes continues to drive innovation at Esri, fostering collaboration and creativity in the realm of web mapping.
