Ivana Petrakovic
About Ivana Petrakovic
Ivana Petrakovic is an Earth Observation Analyst at the World Food Programme in Rome, Italy, with a Master's degree in Geodesy and Geoinformation from Technische Universität Wien. She has a background in geospatial science and remote sensing, having worked with various organizations including UNDP and the BioSense Institute.
Work at World Food Programme
Ivana Petrakovic currently serves as an Earth Observation Analyst at the World Food Programme, a position she has held since 2023. Based in Rome, Latium, Italy, her role involves utilizing earth observation data to support the organization's mission in addressing global hunger and food security challenges. Her expertise in geospatial analysis contributes to the development of strategies aimed at improving food distribution and monitoring agricultural conditions.
Education and Expertise
Ivana Petrakovic earned her Master's degree in Geodesy and Geoinformation from Technische Universität Wien, where she studied from 2020 to 2024. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor's degree in the same field at the same institution from 2016 to 2020. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in geospatial science, which she applies in her professional roles, particularly in GIS, cartography, remote sensing, and climate science.
Background
Ivana Petrakovic's educational journey began at Gimnazija 'Svetozar Markovic', where she studied from 2012 to 2016. Following her secondary education, she pursued higher education in Geodesy and Geoinformation at Technische Universität Wien. Her professional experience includes roles at various organizations, including the UNDP and Vienna University of Technology, where she developed her skills in geospatial analysis and data management.
Previous Experience in Geospatial Science
Before joining the World Food Programme, Ivana Petrakovic gained valuable experience as a Geospatial Science Intern at UNDP in New York from 2022 to 2023. She also worked as a GIS Fellow at the UNDP Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (UNDP ICPSD) in 2023. Additionally, she contributed to the International Soil Moisture Network at Vienna University of Technology from 2019 to 2022 and worked as a Remote Sensing and GIS Analyst at BioSense Institute in 2019.
Skills and Interests
Ivana Petrakovic has a keen interest in various fields related to geospatial science, including GIS, cartography, remote sensing, and climate science. She is open to acquiring new skills and knowledge through diverse experiences and interactions, which enhances her professional development and adaptability in the rapidly evolving field of earth observation.