Since I was a child I was attracted by science and technology, many of the appliances in my house succumbed to my curiosity. The way things work is something that has always intrigued me. Maybe that's why, once I finished high school, I turned towards engineering, which marked the beginning of a difficult phase in my life. At the beginning of 2000, after three attempts at three different universities, I had dropped out again. The reasons remain unknown, perhaps youth or lack of experience (maybe both, usually they come together). After a deep depression, I felt totally devastated and without any self-confidence. However, thanks to the support of my parents, I decided to try again. With much reluctance, I began studying computer science at the University of Nariño. Step by step, I discovered an interest in the subjects and courses and, above all, in their application in the real world. However, two key aspects of my career changed my outlook: my taste for Open Source Software (OSS) and my admission to a research group. In the middle of my career, the OSS philosophy was something very strange and bizarre. Very few people used computer systems other than Windows or Mac, but to me OSS was a fascinating world. It was a challenge: compiling your own software, studying other people's code, understanding how the programs worked... it was like having step-by-step instructions for appliances I'd damaged before. The spirit of the OSS has been with me ever since. Sharing what you know and contributing a little to building something bigger has been a guideline in my life. For several years I was the leader of the local OSS user group at my university and still today I am part of and collaborate with various OSS projects. Next, I...... half of the paper ......applied in agriculture, natural resources, mining, energy, tourism and disaster management, as well as infrastructure planning, climate change and health. In particular, I have a special interest in focusing on agriculture, as my home region has mainly an agricultural profile. During my education I understood the importance of reliable and quality sources of information. Likewise, I recognize satellite and aerial imagery as a rich source of information. Specifically, in the future I would like to exploit this type of data to study soil quality and crop performance in order to reveal models that allow us to better understand their characteristics and defects. Overall, I think the scope of geoinformatics is broad and promising, with great potential for our country. With my profile, experience and future training I am the right person to make the most of it.