Biography

Rachel Bobich is a hydrographer and the proprietor of RMB GEO, a marine and data science firm. She specializes in hydrospatial mapping techniques such as topobathy Lidar and satellite-derived bathymetry, alongside multibeam acquisition and processing. Her career spans roles in government agencies and private organizations, including the NGA’s GEOINT division programme and previous work as GIS manager for the Department of Natural Resources, Marine Resource Division in South Carolina. Rachel excels in navigating new solutions to existing workflows, optimizing organization and fostering collaboration. Outside of work, she is an enthusiastic diver, fisherman and swimmer.