Matt Ball

Matt Ball is the editor of the Esri Blog and writes about innovative applications of geospatial technology for all its departments. With nearly 30 years of reporting on GIS technology, he has chased future-forward user stories and watched as ideas, tools, and approaches have become common practice. Prior to Esri, he edited GeoWorld magazine, founded V1 Media, and launched Sensors & Systems and Informed Infrastructure magazines. He’s thrilled to be closer to GIS users, and at a company that pushes what’s possible.