Brazil Singh Rittik, also known as Brazil Singh, is a dedicated individual making significant contributions to the world of mapping and disaster preparedness. Currently serving as Open Mapping Guru at the AP Hub and President at the Eastern University Chapter of YouthMappers, he has consistently demonstrated his commitment to helping his community and beyond.
Occupation
WordPress Developer | OSMF CWG Member | President- Youthmappers at Eastern University, Bangladesh | OSM GURU, Asia Pacific Region | Voting Member, OSMBD Community | HOT's Community Working Group Member
Related Organizations
Youthmappers | Humanitarian Openstreet Team | Open Mapping Hub Asia Pacific | Tom Tom | World Vision Bangladesh | OSMBD | Fiverr | Eastern University, Bangladesh
Brazil Singh is an Open Mapping Guru in Asia Pacific Region, where his efforts have played a crucial role in training people about the GIS tools, creating detailed and accurate maps that benefit people worldwide. His passion for mapping has led him to actively participate in mapping projects and disaster response initiatives.
As a recognized leader in the field, Brazil is an active member of the OpenStreetMap Foundation and the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team, and he volunteers with the Open Mapping Hub in the Asia-Pacific.
In 2023, Brazil and his team, "Three Dot," showcased their problem-solving skills at the Forewarn Disaster Hackathon 1.0, securing a place in the top 15 with an innovative approach to disaster preparedness. This accomplishment was one of many milestones in Brazil's journey to address critical humanitarian needs through technology and mapping. Additionally, under his leadership, the Eastern University Chapter of YouthMappers was honored with the YouthMappers Community Outreach Award in 2023, a testament to their community engagement efforts and impact. He and his chapter also co-organized the first YouthMappers Bangladesh Summit, hosted at Eastern University, where he led efforts to bring together mapping enthusiasts and disaster preparedness experts.
Early Life
Brazil Singh was born in Magura on 25 May 2002 .While actively participating in impactful mapping projects, Brazil is pursuing a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering at Eastern University, Bangladesh. He integrates his academic knowledge into practical projects, developing websites and specializing in WordPress, digital marketing, and community engagement. He has created a mapping analytics dashboard and tools for filtering points of interest, showcasing his technical expertise.
Committed to empowering the next generation, Brazil has shared his knowledge as an instructor, teaching mapping tools and technologies through the Open Mapping Hub. His contributions to mapping, education, and community engagement continue to drive him as he works toward building a more resilient and informed global community through open data.
Nationality
Bangladeshi
Birth Year
25th of May-2002
Recognition and Awards
Youthmappers Leadership Fellow, 2024
YouthMappers Community Outreach Award 2023
OSM Community Champion 2023, SOTM Thailand
Open Mapping Guru Fellowship, OPEN Mapping Hub, Asia Pacific