Ned Higgins is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in quality management, automated mapping, and geospatial data systems. Currently serving as a Senior Engineering Manager at Woven by Toyota since September 2021, Ned guides the development of automated mapping solutions for the automotive sector while fostering career growth among team members. Prior to this, spans at CARMERA included roles as Director of Engineering and Sr Quality Engineering Manager, where Ned focused on sustainable quality management and solution development. Tenure at Amazon involved overseeing quality management in last-mile logistics and Kindle Reader Engineering. Earlier experience includes pivotal positions at Microsoft, improving geospatial data systems and leading quality assurance projects. Career origins trace back to Kokanee Information Services as a GIS Consultant and earlier roles in various sectors, all underpinned by a BA in Geographic Information Systems and Business from Simon Fraser University.