ASPRS Mentors Podcast

Dr. Ayman Habib is the Thomas A. Page Professor in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue University. He serves as Co-Director of the Civil Engineering Center for Applications of UAS for a Sustainable Environment(CE-CAUSE) and is the Associate Director of both Purdue’s Joint Transportation Research Program (JTRP) and the Institute of Digital Forestry (iDiF). He earned his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in photogrammetry from The Ohio State University in 1993 and 1994, respectively. His research focuses on terrestrial and aerial mobile mapping systems that employ photogrammetric and lidar remote sensing, UAV-based3D mapping, and the fusion of multi-modal, multi-platform, and multi-temporal remote sensing data. These efforts support applications in transportation, infrastructure monitoring, environmental protection, precision agriculture,digital forestry, resource management, and archaeology.

The ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Jordan Hicks and Riley O'Donnell host this podcast.

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Rami Tamimi is a Professional Surveyor, UAS Pilot, and the Founder of The Survey School where he teaches future surveyors how to blend solid fieldwork with modern tools like LiDAR, drones, and photogrammetry while maintaining the core fundamental principles of survey-grade accuracy. Rami is also a Ph.D. candidate at The Ohio State University as a pursue a Ph.D. in Geodetic Engineering. His focus is to bridge traditional surveying with cutting-edge geospatial technology in ways that are practical, precise, and future-ready.

The ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Jordan Hicks and Riley O'Donnell host this podcast.

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Ron Chapple is the VP Global Strategic Solutions for NV5. He works with a team of geospatial and building analysisprofessions that deliver industry-leading projects for airports, urban environments, building infrastructure, and data centers. Ron’s unique background in storytelling connects digital twins and technology. Ron’s clients include the BBC, PBS, and National Geographic. Ron has won two EMMY awards including a PBS project entitled “OnBecoming California”. Ron pioneered the use of remote sensing as part of a Pulitzer Prize award-winning project withUSA Today.

This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Jordan Hicks and Riley O'Donnell.

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Dr. Steinberg currently serves as the Geospatial Information Officer (GIO) for the County of Los Angeles California where he works across departments to develop and implement geospatial strategy with a team of over 150 highly skilled geospatial professionals. Throughout his career he has focused on the application of geospatial analysis for modeling and visualization of spatial data in both human and natural environments. He also serves as program director for the Los Angeles Region Imagery Acquisition Consortium (LARIAC) Program, a consortium of approximately 50 local, state and federal organizations, academic institutions, and NGOs that collaborate in the acquisition of remote sensing data, derived products and services for the county. Prior to joining the LA County, he served as Principal Scientist and department head at an environmental research agency in southern California (2011-2018). From 1998-2011 he was a Professor of Geospatial Science at Cal Poly Humboldt, California. During his tenure with the University, he was honored as a Fulbright Distinguished Chair in airborne remote sensing (Simon Fraser University, Canada; 2004) and a Fulbright Senior Scholar in geospatial analysis, (University of Helsinki, Finland; 2008). Dr. Steinberg continues to educate future professionals as an Adjunct Professor in the MS GIScience program at California State University, Long Beach and the Claremont Graduate University. He is coauthor or editor of several books and articles including Resilient Communities across Geographies (2021), GIS Research Methods: Incorporating Spatial Perspectives (2015).He is actively involved in geospatial leadership positions (most recently he elected as the next Vice President of ASPRS), as a member of the GISCI Certification Committee, and as an instructor for the Geospatial Professional Network’s GIS Leadership Academy. He also regularly serves on government committees, currently the USGS 3DEP workgroup.In his free time, he enjoys travel, attending concerts, and playing his “GiStar” (perhaps the world’s only GIS-themed electric guitar).

This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Greg Stamnes and Jordan Hicks.

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Dr. Ryerson has served in a variety of senior positions in industry and government. He is a a Fellow of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS), has served on the Board of the ASPRS, and is a Past-Chairman of the Canadian Remote Sensing Society. He has won a number of awards, including the Gold Medal of the Canadian Remote Sensing Society and the Alan Gordon Memorial Award for “Outstanding Service over his career to Remote Sensing.” He has been interviewed on national radio and television and by every major newspaper in English Canada. Several examples of his work have been featured in Canada’s National Museum of Science and Technology.

This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Greg Stamnes and Jordan Hicks.

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Ben Wilkinson is an Associate Professor at the University of Florida. There, he teaches undergraduate and graduate photogrammetry courses, and administers the Mapping with UAS certificate program. He is a coauthor of the textbook Elements of Photogrammetry. His research focuses on foundational geomatics topics in UAS photogrammetry and lidar, and applications to natural resources.

This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Greg Stamnes and Jordan Hicks.

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Florent is an esteemed authority in the field of 3D data science. He teaches and conducts research for top EU Universities. He is also the Head Professor of the 3D Geodata Academy and Innovation Director for FrenchTech120 Companies. With a decade of experience, Florent's expertise in Python and its applications to 3D data is unrivaled. His groundbreaking research and real-world contributions have garnered acclaim in academia and industries with several awards. His unique journey merges a deep academic perspective with a pragmatic view of creating innovative 3D products and solutions. Whether you're an early career professional, coder, data scientist, engineer, or curious researcher, Florent's insights will propel you toward new frontiers and exciting opportunities in this rapidly evolving field.

This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Greg Stamnes and Jordan Hicks.

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Bill is a Survey Technical Leader at Halff and a Certified Photogrammetrist through the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS). With over 17 years of experience in the photogrammetric industry, Bill is highly skilled in large scale aerial photogrammetry data collection and processing. Additionally, Bill is well versed in aerial lidar data collection and processing; and mobile and terrestrial-based lidar. He has held various roles within ASPRS, such as Director of the Professional Practice Division and President of the Gulf South Region, of which he was a founding member in 2021. Bill advises the North Central Texas Aerial Robotics Initiative and was named Geospatial Professional of the Year by the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors (TSPS) in 2019. This past April, Bill received the ASPRS Gulf South Region Outstanding Service Award

This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Greg Stamnes and Jordan Hicks.

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Marko is an early career researcher who has been studying and working in the field of geomatics since 14 years old. Born and raised in Zagreb, Croatia, Marko moved to Melbourne in late 2019 after being awarded a full scholarship to undertake his PhD at the University of Melbourne, Department of Infrastructure Engineering. His areas of expertise include reality capturing, Mixed Reality localisation, Remote Sensing, and spatial data integration, and he is actively investigating how Machine and Deep Learning can be used to resolve challenges in those fields. Marko’s PhD work proposing innovative use of Deep Learning solutions in localization and spatial data integration sparked interest from research and industry partners, such as Heritage Victoria and the University of Adelaide. His project proposal on visualizing Digital Twins using Mixed Reality was recognized by the Building 4.0 CRC, which awarded him a top-up scholarship, multiple additional grants, and involved him in numerous industry projects. When he is not working, Marko does hobby electronics and woodworking, swims, plays water polo or video games, reads, or meditates.

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Matthew Byrd is a visionary entrepreneur, advisor, and speaker, focused on advanced technologies and innovation across the built environment. His professional journey began in geospatial services, and his entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish Nexus 3D Consulting in 2016, a company that quickly became a global leader in geospatial and reality capture services. Nexus 3D’s growth led to its acquisition by Allen & Company in 2023, and formed into Allen 3D in 2024. Matthew has advised and supported projects alongside companies like ExxonMobil, Tesla, Microsoft, Amazon, Micron, Albertsons, AECOM, HDR, Department of Defense, FBI, and many more.
In 2020 Matthew founded the Reality Capture Network (RCN), featuring a podcast with industry disruptors, an online education center, and a globally recognized conference. RCN brings together the world's most innovative minds to share, learn, and revolutionize industries across the built environment by working together as a collaborative community. His goal is to inspire professionals to embrace change, adopt new technologies, and create a culture of innovation that leads to growth for the entire industry. He believes that through community and collaboration, we can build a better future.

Tianna is the Faculty Administrator in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research at the University of Regina. She also teaches as a casual instructor at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and two master's degrees: one in public administration and the other in business administration. She is passionate about finance and believes that a strong understanding of it is essential for achieving success both personally and professionally. This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Greg Stamnes and Jordan Hicks.

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Ms. Karen Schuckman is the Senior Director of Remote Sensing and Geospatial Services at RRC Companies, a leader in the international renewable energy industry. She is an Adjunct Associate Teaching Professor of Geography at Penn State University, where for 17 years she was the Lead Faculty for the Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing and Earth Observation. She also serves as the Executive Director of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. She holds an MS in Geospatial Information Systems from Penn State University, is an ASPRS Certified Photogrammetrist, ASPRS Certified Mapping Scientist – Lidar, and Professional Land Surveyor.

This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Greg Stamnes and Jordan Hicks.

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This episode will be joined by special guest, Dr. Qassim Abdullah to discuss the ASPRS Positional Accuracy Standards for Digital Geospatial Data (2024) Edition 2, Version 2. *To download the complete Standards, visit https://www.asprs.org/homefeatured/asprs-approves-edition-2-version-2-of-the-asprs-positional-accuracy-standards-for-digital-geospatial-data-2024.html The Standards are available in hardcopy format and can be purchased from the ASPRS Bookstore, www.asprs.org. Dr. Qassim Abdullah is an achieved scientist with more than 45 years of combined industrial, research and development (R&D), and academic experience in analytical photogrammetry, digital remote sensing, and civil and surveying engineering. Dr. Abdullah obtained his doctorate and master degrees in photogrammetry from the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is the Vice President and Chief Scientist for Woolpert Inc. His responsibilities include designing and managing strategic programs to develop and implement new remote sensing technologies focused on meeting the evolving needs of geospatial users.He also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland, and at Penn State, where he teaches graduate courses on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), photogrammetry and remote sensing. Among his achievements, he evaluated and introduced a Geiger-mode and single photon lidar to the geospatial industry while leading Woolpert research activities surrounding intelligent transportation systems, digital twin, smart cities, and UAS sensor calibration and workflow development. Dr. Abdullah is a Fellow with the ASPRS and the creator and principal author of the new ASPRS Positional Accuracy Standards for Digital Geospatial Data, Editions 1&2, where he received the organization’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019 and has been the recipient of several prestigious awards within the organization. Most recently, Dr. Abdullah was awarded the “Outstanding Personal Achievement in Lidar Award” during the Geoweek 2023 conference. He publishes a monthly column, “Mapping Matters,” in the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) journal, PE&RS. Dr. Abdullah is on the Transportation Research Board’s Standing Committee, the New Users of Shared Airspace (AV095) and a friend of the TRB Standing Committees, the Geospatial Data Acquisition Technologies (AKD70), Geographic Information Science (AED40), Information Systems and Technology (AED30). Dr. Abdullah also serves on the advisory board for Geoweek. Dr. Abdullah is a certified photogrammetrist and licensed professional surveyor and mapper in Florida, Oregon, Virginia, and South Carolina. He is also a certified thermographer by the FLIR Infrared Training Center and a Certified GEOINT Professional in Remote Sensing and Imagery Analysis (CGP-R) by the USGIF. This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Greg Stamnes and Jordan Hicks.

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As the President of GPI Geospatial Inc., Paul has successfully grown GPI’s geospatial division into a highly sought-after and respected surveying operation in the eastern United States. Paul is well-versed in all facets of the survey industry, from conventional land surveying to cutting edge mobile and aerial lidar technologies. Paul manages, leads, and advises his diverse team of over 150 surveying professionals and is responsible for the division’s profitability, sales performance, training initiatives, technical operations, and administrative functions. Beyond managerial responsibilities, Paul oversees staff requirements, adherence to state board regulations, strategic planning, business development, business growth, quality control, client satisfaction, financial stability, training programs, and risk management. Paul’s commitment to GPI Geospatial is at the core of his mission to establish an effective organizational structure within the branch that caters to the needs of the staff, project requirements, and client demands.

Paul enjoys exercising and spending time with family and friends outside the office. He also enjoys spending time in the kitchen, trying new recipes, and discovering new flavors to unwind after a long day.

This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Greg Stamnes and Jordan Hicks.

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Alvan “Al” Karlin, Ph.D., CMS-L, GISP is a senior geospatial scientist at Dewberry, formerly from the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), where he managed lidar-related projects and Geographic Watershed Information System/Arc Hydro database development in cooperation with the Watershed Management Program. With Dewberry, he serves as a consultant on hydrology, topography, and imagery projects. He is currently the vice president of the ASPRS. In his spare time, he enjoys chasing after salamanders, frogs, lizards, and snakes, as well as, growing tomatoes in his backyard garden.

This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Greg Stamnes and Jordan Hicks.

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Dr. Elsayed is a distinguished figure in the geospatial industry, currently serving as the Head of Innovation at Teledyne Geospatial in Toronto, Canada. With nearly two decades of experience, Dr. Elsayed has carved out a reputation as a leader in high-tech domains, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), lidar and camera sensor systems, lidar manufacturing, photogrammetry, and lidar data acquisition and processing.Dr. Elsayed's educational background is both diverse and impressive. He holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Alexandria University, a master’s degree in IT Business Management from The British University in Dubai, and a PhD in Geomatics Engineering from Toronto Metropolitan University. His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to advancing geospatial technology and contributing to groundbreaking research.

In his role at Teledyne Geospatial, Dr. Elsayed leads a team of talented scientists and professionals dedicated to developing cutting-edge lidar products for land, water, and air applications. His team excels in integrating the latest advancements in lidar subsystems and leveraging AI to provide invaluable insights for different applications. Dr. Elsayed's responsibilities encompass overseeing various R&D projects, conducting feasibility studies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align innovation initiatives with the company’s strategic objectives.

Dr. Elsayed's career is distinguished by a blend of industry and academic experience. During his PhD program at TMU, he not only taught geomatics courses but also represented graduate students in the Academic Senate and has been part of the high-level decision making group of the university. As a Research Scientist at Teledyne Geospatial, he developed new algorithms and techniques to enhance the accuracy and reliability of lidar systems. His professional contributions extend to the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) as an At-large Region Director and Co-Editor for ASPRS Sector Insight, and to the Canadian Remote Sensing Society (CRSS-SCT) as an Executive Board Member.

Dr. Elsayed's work exemplifies the synergy between academic excellence and industry innovation, driving his own bright future for geospatial technologies. This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Greg Stamnes and Jordan Hicks.

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Victor is a Spanish Geomatics Engineer based in Western Canada currently working as Product Manager at Cintoo, leading Industry 4.0 Roadmap and implementations. With 15+ years of experience in technology delivery, Victor has been a driving force in the geomatics sector, utilizing advanced technology for reality capture projects across Europe and North America. For half of his career, he has focused on optimizing geospatial datasets through cloud-based solutions, providing asset visualization, facilitating cloud-based collaboration, and developing digital twin solutions for strategic pursuits and projects on a global scale. Victor brings enthusiasm for innovation and driving project success. This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Greg Stamnes and Jordan Hicks.

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Dr. Smith currently holds the position of Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at Maxar Intelligence Inc. He began working at the South Carolina Dept of Natural Resources while studying at the University of SC under John R. Jensen in the mid 90’s. At DNR he specialized in deriving land cover, bathymetry, and mapping and monitoring specific habitats from satellite and airborne imagery. Upon completion of a Ph.D. in Remote Sensing from the Geography program, he was hired at EarthSat in 1999, a small remote sensing company in the Washington D.C. area which was then purchased by MDA, and eventually Maxar. While there, over the past nearly 25 years, he has done a little of everything in the satellite remote sensing industry from BD support, proposal writing, measuring precision of imagery, atmospheric compensation, sensor harmonization, automated land cover and change detection generation, bathymetry production, machine learning based tool production, crop yield studies, forest regrowth rates, and even mapping terrain on Mars. He has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and has a patent pending. This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Greg Stamnes and Jordan Hicks.

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Have you ever thought about getting certified with ASPRS as a Photogrammetrist, Mapping Scientist, or Technologist? Do you want to distinguish yourself amongst peers and open doors to future opportunities? Do you have questions about the ASPRS certification process?

If you answered yes, watch this episode, with special guests Mike Zoltek, PLS, CP, GISP, CFedS, PMP and Danielle Blanchard for a deep dive on all things ASPRS certification. This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Greg Stamnes and Jordan Hicks.
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Dr. Munjy is a professor emeritus from California State University, Fresno, and an expert in accident reconstruction using photogrammetry, aerial triangulation, close-range photogrammetry, digital terrain mapping, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), mapping sensors modeling and calibration, photogrammetric algorithm development, soft copy photogrammetry, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) mapping. Dr. Munjy has been a member of the ASPRS since 1978, has contributed significantly to the development of the Positional Accuracy Standards for Digital Geospatial Data, and has received numerous ASPRS and academic awards. This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Greg Stamnes and Jordan Hicks.

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Farrah is a surveyor in training and co-owner of Etcheverry Land Surveying, based out of northern Arizona. Farrah is currently a senior at East Tennessee State University where she is studying Land Surveying and Mapping. Farrah has spent the last many years working alongside her father, Martin (PLS) doing a wide range of survey work both in her home state of Arizona and in Hawaii. She is a founding member of Arizona’s new Young Surveyors Network and is passionate about education and advocacy for young surveyors. She has worked hard to begin important conversations about inclusivity in the field, breaking long held stereotypes about what a Land Surveyor looks like. This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Greg Stamnes and Jordan Hicks.

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Bandana Kar is a geospatial scientist with 15+ years of experience (academia, national laboratory) and has received $12+ million in funding to develop risk-informed solutions to improve energy and climate resilience of communities and cities. As a fellow, she contributed to the OSTP’s Subcommittee on Social and Behavioral Sciences’ Science Says Document on Hazard and Uncertainty Communication and Blueprint for the Use of Social and Behavioral Science to Advance Evidence-Based Policymaking. She was a 2009 NSF’s Enabling the Next Generation of Hazards and Disasters Researchers fellow and 2019 Emerging Scholar Award recipient (American Association of Geographers). She is the President-Elect, American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing; co-editor, Risk Communication and Community Resilience book; Social Science Editor, Natural Hazards Review; Associate Editor, GIScience and Remote Sensing; Theme Editor, Urban Lifeline. Her risk communication research was published in the 2017 NAS report: Future of Emergency Alert and Warning Systems: Research Directions. This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Youssef Kaddoura and Greg Stamnes.

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Mike Zoltek, PLS, CP, GISP, CFedS, PMP is a land surveyor, photogrammetrist, and GIS professional with over 30 years of geospatial experience. As the National Geospatial Program Director at GPI Geospatial, Inc (GPI), Mike is responsible for the coordination, execution, and supervision of projects for local, state, federal, DOT, and private clients. He brings to clients a comprehensive background in surveying and mapping, which includes data collection and processing, project management, and QA/QC coordination. A licensed surveyor who holds active Surveying/Photogrammetry registrations in 26 states Mike has extensive experience in a variety of Surveying & Mapping tasks for Departments of Transportation in multiple states. Mike is a member of Florida’s State Board of Professional Surveyors & Mappers and is a long-standing member of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) where he currently chairs the Evaluation for Certification Committee, overseeing the organization’s certification program. He has also previously served as a member of the ASPRS Standards Committee responsible for establishing both the 2014 and 2023 ASPRS Accuracy Standards for Digital Geospatial Data, as a past Director of the ASPRS Professional Practice Division, and as an ASPRS Board Member. Mike has presented numerous technical seminars at universities and community colleges, as well as at industry conferences, and has served as an expert witness in boundary litigation cases in the state of Florida. This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professionals Council Officers, Youssef Kaddoura and Greg Stamnes.

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Sean is a Professor in the Faculty of Business Administration at the University of Regina and a Sessional Lecturer in the School for Population and Public Health at UBC. He teaches and researches leadership. This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Youssef Kaddoura and Greg Stamnes.
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Natasha brings an extensive educational background in psychology and marketing. As Media Director, she has been the driving force behind creating media strategies with impact. Client-driven and passionate about learning, she makes sure that the complex world of media is presented in a simple way that makes sense. She’s passionate about improving community well-being through strategic partnerships with media vendors. With a passion for blending business acumen with creative strategies, Matt really has the one-two punch. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Regina, complemented by a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation that showcases his commitment to excellence in project planning and leadership. In addition, he has honed his strategic planning skills through a program at the prestigious Miami Ad School. This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Youssef Kaddoura and Greg Stamnes.
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Dale Fried is the founder and CEO of 3DEO, Inc., an MIT spinout company whose mission is to bring the power of Geiger-mode lidar technology into widespread use. After a decade developing advanced lidars at MIT Lincoln Lab, Dr. Fried founded 3DEO in 2014 and has been growing the company organically with a highly skilled and dedicated team of scientists and engineers. This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Youssef Kaddoura and Greg Stamnes.

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Ravi is based in Raleigh, NC and highly experienced in the acquisition and processing of airborne lidar particularly with unmanned airborne vehicles or drones. He has worked on a wide variety of mapping projects utilizing an understanding of USGS Lidar Base Specifications as well as ASPRS Positional Accuracy Standards (2014). Ravi has extensive experience in acquisition planning, survey control configuration, lidar & imagery acquisition, lidar calibration, pre/post-processing, and final deliverables. Ravi is highly invested in continual improvement through R&D efforts to push the boundaries and set new standards for data acquisition and quality. Ravi is a Certified Mapping Technologist in Lidar (LT067) and is an active member of the ASPRS currently serving as the Vice President of the Potomac Region and the Assistant Director for the Primary Data Acquisition Devices (PDAD) division. In addition, Ravi is also involved in the development of solutions-based approaches for clients to help meet the needs of their unique projects. This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Youssef Kaddoura and Greg Stamnes.

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Dr. Qassim Abdullah is an accomplished scientist with more than 40 years of combined industrial, research and development, and academic experience in analytical photogrammetry, digital remote sensing, and civil and surveying engineering. Currently, Qassim is a lead research scientist and a member of the Woolpert Labs team. His latest accomplishments include evaluating and introducing the Geiger and single photon lidar to the geospatial industry and leading Woolpert research activities in the field of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), its sensor calibration, and its workflow development. Qassim publishes a monthly column “Mapping Matters,” in the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) journal PE&RS and he is the recipient of the 2010 Photogrammetric Fairchild award of the ASPRS. Qassim serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and at Penn State, teaching graduate courses on UAS, Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. Most recently, Qassim was awarded the Presidential Citation award from the ASPRS in recognition of his contributions in co-authoring the new Positional Accuracy Standards for Digital Geospatial Data. Qassim is a licensed professional surveyor and mapper with the states of Florida, Oregon, Virginia, and South Carolina. He is also a certified thermographer by the FLIR Infrared Training Center and a Certified GEOINT Professional in Remote Sensing and Imagery Analysis (CGP-R) by the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF). This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Youssef Kaddoura and Greg Stamnes.
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Shannon has been in the communications and marketing field for almost two decades (obviously having started as a child), and she currently brings her love of Oxford commas and em dashes to Saskatchewan Polytechnic where she is a Program Head of their Bachelor of Applied Management (BAMgt) program and an instructor in Communication and Marketing. She is also certified as a Communication Management Professional® through the GCCC and is always willing to talk to others about the process. She holds a Master's degree in Administration, specializing in organizational leadership which has helped to hone her strategic focus and solution-oriented thinking. She discussed the BAMgt program, why it was created, and how it is helping address a forecasted management shortage. This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Youssef Kaddoura and Greg Stamnes.

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Evan Edwards has 15 years of experience managing and creating GIS products. He has worked with Government, Defense, Engineering, Surveying and Pipeline organizations. He obtained his B.A. in Geomatics from Carleton University in Ottawa. Currently working for Trans Mountain, Evan's main focus within the GIS realm has shifted to system architecture, database administration, Enterprise GIS deployment, ETL automation and pipeline referencing. Evan is a Certified Engineering Technologist with the Alberta Association of Science and Engineering Technology (ASET) and GIS Professional with the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI). Evan is also a new member of ASPRS and looking forward to contributing to the community! His personal interests include hiking with his family, drumming and camping in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Youssef Kaddoura and Greg Stamnes.

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Dr. Jason Stoker oversees strategic planning, development and coordination of the 3D Elevation Program and science and application related data, tools, and services. Jason provides technical expertise, prepares roadmaps, and plans for elevation products and services, and helps determine the long-term vision for 3DEP products and services.

This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Youssef Kaddoura and Greg Stamnes.

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Michael Detwiler has worked in the land surveying and geospatial profession for 20 years, working in the private sector on projects ranging from land development, mining, transportation, and utility infrastructure. Michael is a Professional Land Surveyor and Certified Photogrammetrist, having performed aerial mapping projects by airplane, helicopter, and drone in about half of the U.S. States as well as Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. Initially earning a B.S. in Geography from the University of Arizona, 10 years later deciding to do it all over again and earn an M.S. in Geomatics from the University of Florida. Michael is a member of ASPRS, director on the state board of the Nevada Association of Land Surveyors, as well as president of the Lahontan Chapter of NALS. When he’s not staring at gigabytes of data, he likes to load up the family in the camper van and wander the remote parts of the western U.S.

This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Youssef Kaddoura and Greg Stamnes.

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Greg is an Applied Science Technologist, Certified Mapping Scientist (UAS, Lidar), and Engineering Licensee based in Saskatoon, SK, Canada. He currently works as the Informatics Manager for the Water Security Agency of Saskatchewan. His career path began in the CAD program in Moose Jaw’s Saskatchewan Polytechnic but after 2 semesters of computer work, he decided to transition to the geomatics program to experience the great outdoors. After a work term in North West Alberta that included ATV’s and frequently narrowly being consumed by bears, he knew geomatics was a perfect fit. Since completing his diploma in geomatics Greg has continued to transition into several roles including plan checking, data processing, UAS & heli-based aerial mapping, terrestrial mobile mapping, terrestrial laser scanning, bathymetry, as well as project & team management of all of the above. Along the way Greg found a need to continually update his education to help propel his career at a higher rate. Greg’s experience ranges from airborne mapping to underground mine surveying, from Tofino, BC, to Gillam, MB, and just about everywhere in between. He looks forward to sharing his story with the ECPC Mentors podcast. This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Youssef Kaddoura and Greg Stamnes.

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Greg is a Professional Licensed Surveyor in the state of Nevada, Certified Photogrammetrist, and Certified Mapping Scientist (UAS). He currently works as at DOWL as a Remote Sensor and Surveyor. His career path started with obtaining Bachelor’s of Science in Geological Engineering from the University of Nevada Reno. From there he completed a Masters of Science in Geohazards from the University of Oslo, Norway. His thesis focused on monitoring landslide prone areas with photogrammetric methods. This led him to a job at the Nevada Department of Transportation where he worked to help build a UAV mapping program off the already existing Photogrammetry/Imagery foundation. He then moved to the private sector and pursued ASPRS certifications and his PLS. He has experience with traditional photogrammetry, UAS workflows, Lidar (terrestrial, mobile, UAS, SLAM), data processing. In addition to work he sits on the board of the Nevada Young Surveyors and is an active member in various ASPRS groups. Although his career path was not a direct shot, it helped by giving Greg insights into the academic and private sides of the industry. This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Youssef Kaddoura and Greg Stamnes.

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