Sébastien Burgess
About Sébastien Burgess
Sébastien Burgess is a Senior Principal Solutions Architect at Jupiter Intelligence, where he has worked since 2022 in Paris. He has a diverse background in deployment strategy, client solutions, and a strong focus on climate adaptation and resilience.
Work at Jupiter Intelligence
Sébastien Burgess serves as a Senior Principal Solutions Architect at Jupiter Intelligence, a position he has held since 2022 in Paris, Île-de-France, France. His role involves developing solutions that address climate risks and adaptation strategies for clients. Prior to this, he worked as a Client Solutions Architect at the same company from 2020 to 2022, where he focused on integrating climate risk assessments into business strategies. He has actively participated in industry conferences, including showcasing Jupiter Intelligence's capabilities in understanding and mitigating climate physical risks at the Pulse conference in Madrid.
Previous Experience
Before joining Jupiter Intelligence, Sébastien Burgess worked at Urbint as a Deployment Strategist from 2019 to 2020 in the Greater New York City Area. He also held the position of Account Executive at CARTO from 2015 to 2019. His entrepreneurial experience includes founding and directing MapITMex from 2012 to 2015 in Mexico City. Additionally, he worked as a French League (L1) TV Commentator at Televisa from 2011 to 2015. His early career included an internship at Veolia Water in 2010, where he studied management practices in France.
Education and Expertise
Sébastien Burgess has a strong academic background in environmental studies. He studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Conservation and Resource Studies from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education at Sciences Po, focusing on European Affairs since 2010. His expertise encompasses energy transition, urban resilience, and climate change mitigation and adaptation, which he applies in his professional roles.
Publications and Contributions
Sébastien Burgess has co-authored 'The Business Leaders Guide to Climate Adaptation & Resilience' in collaboration with Bain & Company and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. He has contributed to reports emphasizing the necessity for businesses to prioritize climate adaptation efforts. His involvement in developing a technical framework for climate adaptation thinking supports climate risk assessments, showcasing his commitment to integrating climate considerations into business practices.
Interests and Personal Insights
Sébastien Burgess has a keen interest in reading, which he considers one of life's gifts and treasures. He has a deep affection for Latin America and France, which informs his professional and personal perspectives. His cross-functional roles reflect his enjoyment of internal interactions across sales, product, and data science, highlighting his collaborative approach to addressing complex challenges in climate adaptation.