Founder | Geospatial & Climate Intelligence Advisory
Moises Salgado
Executive advisory for organizations that need geospatial and climate intelligence converted into strategic action.
- Former CTO at Agrosatelite (M&A exit to Serasa Experian)
- 10+ years leading geospatial technology, product, and R&D
- Contributor to MapBiomas and Brazil's UNFCCC LULUCF reporting
About
I build geospatial intelligence systems that translate land, climate, and satellite data into strategic decision-making tools.
With a background in agronomy and 10+ years leading technology, product, and R&D,
I work at the intersection of environmental science, spatial systems, and climate strategy across private sector,
public institutions, and impact organizations.
- Geospatial and WebGIS architecture for decision support and governance
- Satellite-based monitoring for land use and land-use change
- Climate and carbon intelligence frameworks for executive decisions
- Scalable spatial data infrastructure for analytics and product teams
- AI-driven remote sensing workflows for operational use
Experience
Aug 2025 - Present
Founder & Senior Consultant - Coordenada Geo
Designing and implementing geospatial intelligence systems that transform satellite data,
land-use information, and climate variables into actionable insights for private sector,
public institutions, and impact-driven organizations.
- Technical architecture and analytical framework for territorial monitoring
- Spatial data structuring to enable actionable intelligence
- Decision support for climate, carbon, and land-use strategy
Nov 2023 - Aug 2025
Executive Software Development Manager / Head of Product Development - Serasa Experian
As Executive Manager, I led technology teams across parallel projects and oversaw Crop Monitor platform technologies,
including software systems, API integrations, and predictive models using machine learning and AI applied to satellite imagery.
As Head of Product Development, I led the transition of Crop Monitor into a commercially scalable digital product.
- Leadership of multidisciplinary product and engineering teams
- Platform scaling with integrations and predictive analytics
- Alignment between business priorities and technical execution
Apr 2013 - Oct 2023
Co-Founder & CTO - Agrosatelite Applied Geotechnology
In 2013, I co-founded Agrosatelite and led technology, innovation, and R&D divisions for over a decade.
I co-created croplands and planted forest methodologies for MapBiomas and served as IT infrastructure and database coordinator
for Brazil's Fourth National Communication LULUCF inventory to the UNFCCC.
I also collaborated with major agribusiness companies, NGOs such as TNC, WWF, Greenpeace, and WRI,
and public agencies including ANA and MCTI. Agrosatelite was fully acquired by Serasa Experian in May 2023.
- Co-created methodology adopted by MapBiomas at national scale
- Technical coordination of LULUCF inventory for UNFCCC reporting
- Built technology assets that culminated in a successful M&A exit
Mar 2012 - Mar 2013
Research and Development Specialist - INPE
Worked on R&D for geospatial applications in the Agriculture and Forestry Lab (LAF),
after receiving a PCI/CNPq institutional training grant.
May 2011 - Feb 2012
Geographic Information System Specialist - Funcate
Worked as a GIS specialist at LAF/DSR/INPE, strengthening practical capabilities in remote sensing and geoprocessing.
Feb 2008 - Dec 2008
Geoprocessing Analyst and Intern - University of Taubate
Early professional work in geoprocessing and remote sensing, with hands-on experience in GPS,
GIS, and spatial analysis at university research labs.
Core Expertise
Remote Sensing
GIS & WebGIS
Land Use Monitoring
Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Climate & Carbon Intelligence
Spatial Data Infrastructure
Satellite AI Analytics
Software Development Life Cycle
Research & Development
Project Management
Product Development
Recommendations
"Working with Moises was consistently smooth. His technical depth, communication clarity,
and ability to build trust were critical in both commercial conversations and complex technical negotiations."
Marco Antonio Diliberto Roldan - Head Comercial, PDtec (B3)
"Moises stands out for focus, analytical strength, and the ability to deliver results with consistency.
Working with him is a privilege."
Marcos Adami - Research, INPE
"A dedicated and disciplined professional, with the knowledge and commitment required
to take on demanding goals and responsibilities."
Cesar Edwin Garcia Cortes - Professor, Universidad del Valle (CO)