The Geoholics

Check out these highlights from Day 2 of this year's awesome event!!! 00:11 - Daniel Bollone, MBA, GISP - Geographic Information Systems Administrator at The City of Winter Garden, FL 12:15 - Robyn Ryan Knaak - Partner at TopoDOT 33:00 - Natasha George - Senior CAD Tech at Hirani Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. 50:05 - Tatiana Osuna, Geomatic Engineer and Travis St. Hilaire, Land Surveyor at Langan 01:04:25 - Mike McGill, Strategic Growth Lead, Utility Engineering at Looq AI

Check out these highlights from Day 1 of this year's awesome event!!! 00:11 - Kevin Hardy, PLS, GISP - Vice President Geospatial Technologies at TerraMark  18:50 - Don Seals, RPLS - Lidar Survey Manager at TREKK Design Group, LLC  34:18 - Chris Siebern - Application Success Manager with Design Technology Services at Colliers Engineering & Design 58:30 - Trisha Milliken - Business Manager and Scott Graham, PSM - ETM Survey, Inc. 01:16:43 - Frank Hahnel - Laser Scanning Account Executive at NavVis        

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the wonderfully random life of Adam Schorger—a man who's lived in Saudi Arabia, studied gunsmithing, wrestled with journalism, befriended GIS, and still manages to fit in gym time and screenless hobbies. Basically, he's a one-man Swiss Army knife of the geospatial world. The hosts, powered by caffeine and TopoDOT hype, guide us through tales of failing forward, mentoring like a boss, and building GIS empires from scratch at Orbital Engineering—because who doesn't want a side of cartography with their asset management? Adam also debunks the myth that GIS folks just “make maps” (spoiler alert: they're digital twin wizards now), and drops advice for newbies who might be torn between making maps or, say, making firearms. (Just another Tuesday in Adam's origin story.) Throw in some gnarly punk energy from H2O, the ever-epic Geodnet satellite miner tally, a questionable raster vs. vector pop quiz, and the usual host banter that walks the fine line between insightful and delightfully unhinged—and you've got another can't-miss episode. Fail forward, ride the wave, be disruptive—and if you can't measure it, you can't manage it. Also, don't forget to check if you can put a satellite miner on your house!!!

Strap in and grab your Trimble, because Episode 252 of The Geoholics takes us on a globetrotting, tech-loving, swamp-sloshing survey saga with none other than Chad Maxwell, PLS—a man who's mapped more terrain than your Roomba on espresso. We kick things off with the usual “Jake Owen sings while KG wings it” intro, followed by breaking news from the land of satellite miners, career advice from the GeoSearch crew, and an ESRI pro tip that may or may not involve chair-based motivation. Then it's time for the main event: Chad “Every Mode of Transport” Maxwell. This guy has surveyed from 200 meters in the sky to 3,000 meters under the sea, possibly while simultaneously filing expense reports and dodging alligators in a swamp buggy. He's done geomatics work inside a jet engine, which raises both safety concerns and curiosity about what his LinkedIn endorsements look like. Highlights include: A “remote-sensing-first” mindset that could make drones blush. A heartfelt plea to ditch outdated habits (we're looking at you, paper field books). A shout-out to the ASPRS standards that got more love than most people's fantasy football teams. And a lighting round that proves even surveyors enjoy filling in the blank—especially when the blank is “The future of surveying is _______.” From nuclear reactors to the Grand Canyon, Chad Maxwell proves that the future of surveying is just one swamp buggy ride away.

In this data-drenched episode, Kent, Producer Sean and Russ Hall bring the heat with updates, promos, and a life-altering reminder that you can impact anyone within 3 feet…unless you're holding a GNSS rover—in which case, give them a little more room. Enter Ted Knaak, the President of TopoDOT and certified geospatial Jedi. Ted takes us on a journey from Jersey Shore roots to launching Riegl USA in the 90s, and then mic-dropping the geospatial world with TopoDOT in 2011—because clearly, satellites weren't ambitious enough. We talk TopoShare (data governance's cooler cousin), reality capture, point clouds, paradigm shifts, ROI (Return On Innovation?), and how TopoDOT is turning surveying into a high-resolution lifestyle. It's basically Shark Tank meets Star Trek for surveyors. Song of the Week? Bruce Springsteen's “I'm Goin' Down,” which ironically pairs well with LiDAR elevation points. BONUS: If you like brain-twisters, there's even a boundary survey quiz, a GEODNET miner count update, and enough acronyms to crash your COGO. So buckle up, grab your Emlid kit, and prepare to be inspired, educated, and just confused enough to start googling “blockchain RTK.” TopoDOT didn't just draw a line—it rendered the entire surface.

This week, the Geoholics hit the big 2-5-0, and what better way to celebrate than digging deep — literally — into the glamorous, pulse-pounding world of trenchless technologies and underground infrastructure! Our guests, Sam "The Sultan of Subsurface" Ariaratnam and Firat "The Pipeline Picasso" Sever, taught us that real heroes don't wear capes — they wear hard hats and dream of pipes bigger than your average minivan. We learned that Urban infrastructure needs trenchless tech like a millennial needs Wi-Fi...Misconceptions about underground work abound — spoiler alert: it's not just giant moles and angry dwarves down there...UESI isn't a secret society, but it might as well be, given how it's saving cities one buried utility at a time...Sam schools us on trenchless technologies (because who actually wants to dig giant holes anymore?)…While Firat flexes his resume by casually mentioning he built the world's largest composite pipe — no big deal. If you ever thought digging holes wasn't rocket science — well, it turns out it's worse. It's way more complicated. Love the planet, love your pipes, and if someone hands you a shovel — just politely ask if they've heard of going trenchless. Music by Rush!  

Apologies for the audio challenges...it was one of those nights!! In this episode, the Geoholics crew sits down with serial startup whisperer Sean Gorman, co-founder of Zephr.xyz—a company so cutting-edge it probably triangulated this podcast before it aired. Sean, who grew up everywhere from Germany to the Philippines (basically Carmen Sandiego in reverse), shares how a life of constant relocation and rowing (yes, actual rowing) shaped his journey into geospatial tech superstardom. The conversation navigates GPS spoofing, blockchain-based RTK, and turning your phone into a location-locked superhero—all while trying to make sense of GNSS like it's not just a Scrabble score. We also learn that Sean has exited three startups and still had time to accidentally go viral for a dissertation. Casual. From Sofi Tukker's “Purple Hat” vibes to the WingtraGround setup that even your intern could master, this episode blends tech, travel, and topography in a way only The Geoholics can. One thing's for sure: if location is everything, Sean's been everywhere. Moral of the story? Always bring a base station…and never underestimate a former rower with a PhD and a passion for satellites. 

The guys were joined in-studio this week by Colin Sellers—land surveyor, father, veteran, and part-time GPS wizard—joined us to discuss how moving around Georgia, joining the military, and raising a kid named Ragnarok (yes, like the Norse apocalypse) all led to one thing: a love affair with surveying that might just rival his affection for coffee. From dodging camels in Djibouti to resurrecting section corners like Indiana Jones with a data collector, Colin shares tales of grit, GPS, and generational wisdom—especially the time he and his son turned a Nebraska project into a family bonding moment worthy of a Pixar movie. He also dives into For The Quest, a geo-RPG that turns map-hunting into a noble pursuit, proving once and for all that surveyors can be adventurers too… just with more sunburns and fewer dragons. And of course, it all wraps up with a dose of philosophy, family values, and a reminder that the best education often comes from the dirt under your boots—not the letters after your name. Music by Tengger Cavalry!!!

Check out these highlights from this year's awesome event!!! 00:40 - Vladimir Serkov, LiDAR Manager @ Poznecki Camarillo, LLC 17:30 - Alex Sorrells, Student @ Texas A&M University 31:15 - Terrance Ranney, Drone Services Manager @ UNICO Engineering, Inc. 44:25 - Stephen Anthony, Principal Geospatial Data Engineer @ CoreLogic 53:50 - Sally Holl, GIS Professor @ Austin Community College      

Check out these highlights from this year's awesome event!!! 01:00 - Vladimir Serkov, LiDAR Manager @ Poznecki Camarillo, LLC 17:00 - Alex Sorrells, Student @ Texas A&M University 30:20 - Terrance Ranney, Drone Services Manager @ UNICO Engineering, Inc. 43:25 - Stephen Anthony, Principal Geospatial Data Engineer @ CoreLogic 53:00 - Sally Holl, GIS Professor @ Austin Community College        

Check out these highlights from Day 2 of this year's awesome event!!! 00:32 -  Elisse Deleissegues, GIS Analyst at Hawai'i Geographic Information Coordinating Council (HIGICC) 17:10 - Beverly Pascual, Civil Engineer at Engineers Surveyors Hawaii, Inc. 29:12 - Clare Mamura, Owner of Pacific Geospatial Services and President of Hawai'i Geographic Information Coordinating Council (HIGICC)  42:58 - Jim Reinbold, Regional Sales Director at Carlson Software  57:14 - Meyer Cummins, LPLS State of Hawaii   

Check out these highlights from Day 2 of this year's awesome event!!! 00:30 Alika Garo, Project Surveyor at Sam O. Hirota, Inc. 10:02 Cliff Yim, Licensed Land Surveyor in the State of Hawaii 20:38 Joey Furlett, Realtor-Broker & Attorney (HI+IL) and Commercial & Residential Real Estate Expert  35:55 Sarah Falzarano, Strategic Planner at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 52:42 Loren Slentz, Operations Manager at Maui Land Surveyors 1:03:12 Edward Carlson, Pacific Region Geodetic Advisor at National Geodetic Survey    

Check out these highlights from Day 1 of this year's awesome event!!! 01:00 - Victor Rasgado, Senior Surveyor at Stantec Consulting Services 12:09 - Heath Huovinen, Land Surveyor at The Independent Hawaii Surveyors    27:05 - Sarah Halpern, Geospatial Scientist   37:47 - Puiemau Paopao  49:32 - Michelle Alvarado, Geospatial Scientist     1:01:15 - Stephen Ambagis, Partner Air Data Solutions / Resource Mapping Hawaii  

The guys (and Will Wing) were joined this week by Monte King, PLS, Supervisory Cadastral Surveyor at Bureau of Land Management. Monte shares insights into his upbringing, career, and passions. Growing up between the Wind River Reservation and various locations in Montana, Monte reflects on how these experiences shaped his perspective and career path. He shares memories of his childhood, outdoor adventures, and the lessons he would pass on to his younger self. With a surveying career spanning 17 states, he discusses the challenges of working in different terrains, memorable boundary projects, and the excitement of recovering original monuments. Monte emphasizes the importance of mentorship in the industry, offering advice to young surveyors and sharing key takeaways from his presentation at the 2023 Idaho Society of Professional Land Surveyors conference. He also delves into his work on the Cadastral Classroom Investigation, a project published by the BLM, and his involvement in hands-on field exercises with homeschool students. Additionally, Monte reflects on how his ranching background has influenced his work ethic and recounts fascinating stories, including trading a pocketful of rocks for the Marlboro Man's pitbull. The conversation also touches on his advocacy for tobacco harm reduction and his message about safer nicotine alternatives. This episode offers a deep dive into Monte's journey, highlighting his dedication to surveying, mentorship, and making an impact in the field. Music by TOOL!

What an honor! The guys were joined this week by the one and only Kevin Pomfret. As a seasoned attorney based in Washington, D.C., Kevin specializes in navigating the legal and policy intricacies surrounding geospatial information and other types of data, from AI, data privacy, cybersecurity and intellectual property to national security. His focus is on the intersection of emerging technologies and law, particularly in areas like geospatial AI, space, Digital Twins and the evolving regulatory landscape of data collection and usage. Passionate about helping organizations stay compliant while innovating, Kevin provides counsel on the complexities of geospatial data to enable responsible and informed decision-making. Music by Bob Seger!

It's been a while! The guys (and Will Wing!) were joined this week by Larry Fox, VP of Marketing & Business Development at Bad Elf and Christoph Strecha, Founder of Pix4D who shared insights into how the integration of Bad Elf's GNSS technology with Pix4D's software enhances accuracy and efficiency for geospatial professionals. We dive into the collaboration between Bad Elf and Pix4D, exploring their innovative 3D scanning solution and its impact on the AEC industry. We dug even deeper into comparing traditional reality capture methods like lidar and photogrammetry, addressing challenges in 3D spatial data capture, the future of mobile 3D scanning in AEC workflows, and the ease of integration with existing surveying and scanning workflows. Music by Black Sabbath!

Check out these highlights from Day 3 of this year's awesome event!!! 00:30 - Colton Anderson, Co-Founder of Kartorium 13:53 - Bill Lakeland, CEO at Spexi 28:14 - Elaine Ball, Co-Founder of Get Kids Into Survey and CEO at Elaine Ball, Ltd. 46:15 - Sam Beaupre, Sales Director at Geo-Plus 1:03:32 - Mateus Sione, Regional Manager at EMLID and Max Boosfeld, CEO at Wingtra    

Check out these highlights from Day 2 of this year's awesome event!!! 00:10 - William Peterson, Area Sales Manager at Flyability 15:35 - Joe Hutton, Director of Inertial Technology, Airborne Products at Trimble 25:12 - Pablo Fuentes, Co-Founder and Principal at Makepath 43:32 - Dennis Hirota, President at Sam O. Hirota, Inc. 1:05:48 - Susan Brattberg, Founder and Chief Customer Officer & Jessa Tracy, Director of Marketing at Global E-Training 1:20:32 - Courtney Tovar, QA/QC Manager at Aerial Services, Inc. 1:28:20 - Marc Goldman, Director of Industry Solutions at ESRI

Check out these highlights from Day 2 of this year's awesome event!!! 00:30 - Ryan Palfrey, Product Manager at Emesent 12:12 - Pierangelo Rothenbuhler, CTO at Pix4D 26:20 - Mario Montagna, Navy Veteran, Survey Technician, Part 107 sUAS Pilot and Student of Geography, GIS, & Geomatics 44:10 - Montana Moore, GIS Analyst at Denver Regional Council of Governments 1:00:10 - Stuart Drahota, Virtual Building Leader and Josh Destefano, Innovation Leader at DPR Construction 1:19:24 - Jason Hayes, Market Manager 3D Laser Scanning Solutions at Trimble  

Check out these highlights from Day 1 of this year's awesome event!!! 03:40 - Rami Tamimi, Founder and Head Instructor and Valeria Montero from The Survey School 18:58 - Sherry Rennick, Owner at Perspective 3D, LLC 31:45 - Dawn Zoldi, Founder and CEO at P3 Tech Consulting LLC 44:12 - Joshua Sanders, Student at Ferris State University 54:15 - Larry Fox, VP Marketing and Business Development at Bad Elf, LLC and Maithreyi Gopalakrishnan, Founder and CEO at PrecisionTerra 1:10:30 - Firas Fahoum, CTO at Galilee Surveyors, LTD

This was one for the ages as they say! The guys were joined this week by two heavyweights in the land survey world. Mike #1 is Mike Banta, PLS who has been surveying for nearly 40 years and is the Survey Manager at Rick Engineering Company. Mike #2 is Mike Fondren, PLS who has been surveying for over 25 years and is the Survey Manager at RLF Consulting, LLC. We had SO MUCH fun discussing the evolution of land surveying, the current state of the industry and where land surveying is headed with these two legends. You're not going to want to miss this one...be like The Mikes! Music by Three Dog Night!

Oh my word...yet another value adding and life changing episode! The guys were joined in-studio this week by our good friend Brian Owens. We believe Brian to be the FIRST in the "5 Timer" club! By day, Brian is the Vice President of Safety & Team Development at Buesing Corp. By night, Brian is not only a very talented musician, songwriter and author, but also a passionate crusader of workplace safety. As a philosopher, he strives to provide perspective to help people remember that the reason we work in the first place is to provide a sustainable means for the people, freedoms, and activities we all hold dear. As a safety professional, he reminds those same people that if we aren't behaving safely, and if we aren't being aggressively proactive to ensure the sustainment of our chosen ideals, we are just allowing situational circumstances to dictate the direction, and the outcome. Remember, if it ever gets hopeless, you overlooked something...let all that sink in! Music by Lynyrd Skynyrd!!

PSA...we're experimenting with some things so please bare with us as we fine tune the show format for 2025. On to the show...this is ALWAYS one of the most downloaded episodes of the year. The guys (and Peta Cox!) were joined this week by the one and only Mikel Bowman! We freakin love every second we get to spend with this guy and honored to call him a friend. Mikel is President at Bowman Legacies as well as a best selling author, coach, keynote speaker, leadership development coach, business and personal development coach, and mentor! There is so much value adding content in this episode that you'd be a damn fool not to give it a listen! Music by Metallica!

We love these guys and you will to! We were joined this week by Rob Cammack, Founder/CEO, Taylor Dixon, Co-Founder, Hayes Wilkinson, Geospatial Data Department Lead and Bailey Franklin, Marketing Lead all with SmartDrone. SmartDrone's mission is to revolutionize aerial surveying and mapping. Their focus is on making drone technology accessible and efficient for professionals in industries like construction, engineering, and land surveying. During this episode we explored all the cutting-edge solutions provided by SmartDrone including their flagship product, Discovery, a drone platform designed to simplify the process of collecting, analyzing, and applying high-resolution aerial data. SmartDrone's emphasis is on user-friendly software and hardware integration allowing their clients to quickly generate actionable data without extensive technical training. This episode is perfect for professionals interested in the intersection of drones, technology, and innovation in the built environment. Whether you're a seasoned surveyor, an AEC professional, or someone curious about emerging tech, you'll gain valuable insights from the leaders driving SmartDrone's success. Music by Foo Fighters!

It's always fun when we have the Cyanic Automation crew on the show and this time was no different! The guys were joined this week by Doug Kondor, Founder & CEO and Mike Heath, Founder & CTO at Cyanic Automation with a bonus appearance by Brian Ball, PLS an all around good guy from MH Surveys! Take this journey with us as we dive into the innovative world of Job Book, a cutting-edge platform revolutionizing how professionals manage all phases of their projects and the daily operation of their respective businesses all in ONE place. With real-time project monitoring, streamlined invoicing, and enhanced staff accountability, Job Book may very well be the perfect solution for your growing company. Whether you're a sole proprietor, partnership or LLC, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss! Music by Dire Straits!

Check out these highlights from Day 3 of this year's awesome event!!! 00:30 – James Richards @ Benchmark Surveys 11:45 – Paul Cracroft-Wilson & Dean Warren @ Bennett and Bennett 24:15 – Adam Long & Airrik Martinez @ SAM, Inc 36:10 – Claire Fenwick @ Spatial Dimensions 49:50 – Tate Childers @ ALTA Southwest, Mike Walle @ Denn Engineers and Will Wing @ Infinity Land Surveying

Check out these highlights from Day 2 of this year's awesome event!!! 04:20 – Owen Chamberlain @ Trimble 15:00 – Mike Cisar @ Trimble 29:30 – Andy Pavletich @ DroneDeploy 43:20 – Chris Daggett & Julie Paull @ Atwell 53:10 – Mickey Kocemba & Eddo Feyen @ Mortenson Construction 1:07:50 – Moshe Dalman @ Rodradar

Check out these highlights from Day 1 of this year's awesome event!!!   04:20 – Michael Tartaglia, Technology Specialist and Sales Account Manager at Sitech Southwest & Chris Kellogg, Digital Construction Professional at Sitech Midway   21:50 - Chris Trevillian, Senior Director Product Go To Market at Trimble Inc.   38:40 - Marla Horn, Intern @ McKim & Creed Inc. & Christian Hayes, both Geomatics Students at the University of Florida   48:20 - Michael Barrett & Chad Phillips from PENNDOT   01:03:45 - Swathi Kottali, Regional BIM/VDC Manager at Yates Construction, Commercial Drone Pilot, Data Enthusiast and AI user   01:17:00 - Amy Northcutt, Director of Education & Outreach at Trimble, Inc.

We love it when a plan comes together! The guys were joined this week by a gaggle of mapping professionals including our good friend Bill Swope - Technical Leader for Survey & Geospatial @ Halff, Scott Dunham - Geospatial Director @ Gorrondona & Associates, Inc., and Balaji Ramachandran - Associate Research Professor @ Nicholls State University. Each of these guys plays an integral part in facilitating the upcoming 2025 ASPRS Business Meeting & Geospatial Conference to be held March 12th-14th in one of our favorite cities, Austin, Texas. You will learn everything there is to know about ASPRS in addition to being privy to all that this exciting and educational event is going to offer. Not only will The Geoholics be there, but there will also be a registration discount code for Geoholics listeners! Music by ZZ top...of course!

Dennis' career is one to behold! He spent over 30 years as a surveyor at the BLM and has plenty to say about the land survey profession. This time around we discussed the benefits of a multipurpose cadastre, the National Spatial Data Infrastructure, who maintains it, AR/VR and surveying applications, and where all of this goes from here! Dennis is a wealth of knowledge with a cutting edge perspective and we are honored to call him a friend. A few additional takeaways include...be as digital as possible, always focus on the evidence, you have to love your work and hold everyone in high esteem! Music by Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra!

If you've been listening for a while, then you know that we have soft spot in our podcast hearts for Horses Help. Their vision for the future is to provide the special needs community a therapeutic and recreational equine environment where collaborative efforts of like minded organizations and volunteers can work together to design, construct and implement unique animal assisted opportunities maintaining the highest industry standards, while providing professional development of its participants, therapists, instructors, staff and volunteers, ensuring growth and diversity of the organization for years to come. Whether its supporting this amazing agency through The Pony Express (and our good friend Phil Fedor) or promoting what they do via The Geoholics platform, we can't say enough about the incredible people that make it all possible. Please enjoy these conversations recorded from this years Barn Bash!  

Oh man, this was such fun episode! The guys (along with our good friend Russ Hall) were joined this week by a couple of beauties...Craig Williams, Geomatics Sales Manager & Brian Elbe, Direct Sales Manager at Leica Geosystems a part of Hexagon. To say we covered a lot of ground would be an understatement! A few of the items discussed include the Leica/Hexagon relationship, the value of being a practicing licensed surveyor for many years prior to joining Leica, ground breaking developments, where reality capture is fitting in to workflows, what the most successful survey companies are doing different, what the next generation of surveyor will look like, the power of learning, Leica - "When it has to be right!", and we brought back the "favorite sandwich" question! Music by The Police!

Such an interesting conversation! The guys were joined this week by the one and only Dr. Tony Nettleman. Tony is a Land Surveyor, Real Property Attorney, Author, Speaker, and Educator, who has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Nettleman holds a BS, MS, and PhD in land surveying as well as a law degree. He is the President/Owner of Nettleman Land Consultants, Inc., and NLC Test Prep. Tony is licensed as a surveyor in ten states and as an attorney in Florida. He regularly testifies in court proceedings regarding land surveyor standards of care, boundary disputes, easement, water rights disputes, and other surveying-related matters. Tony has held distinguished professorships at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, University of Florida, Florida Atlantic University, and Troy University. When not in the field or in the courtroom, Tony helps surveyors become licensed. In fact, over the course of his career, he has helped over 1,000 land surveyors become licensed professionals. Tony is the author or co-author of several surveying related reference publications, including Clark on Surveying and Boundaries, Evidence and Procedure for Boundary Location, and Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles. He has given dozens of presentations to various state societies a variety of topics, including Legal Aspects of Surveying, Deeds, Boundaries, Understanding and Litigating Water Boundaries in Florida, and The Surveyor in the Role of Expert Witness. Find out more by visiting www.NLCPREP.com. Music by Zach Top!

Check out these highlights from this year's awesome event!!! 02:29 - David Fischl, Owner at O'Fischl Inclusion Consulting LTD  12:45 - Tyler Stewart, Solutions Manager at Swinerton 21:45 - Daniel Tabar, Co-Founder & President at Atomontage Inc. 34:30 - Mike Winn, CEO at DroneDeploy 50:48 - Joaquin Flores, VDC Manager, Vaughn Construction 1:03:21 - Zachary Stoner, Regional Manager and Drone Program Administrator at Sunrun 1:19:40 - Jaresiah Desrosiers, Senior Project Manager at Build Health International 1:31:00 - Davis Meeks, Assistant Project Manager at Garney Construction 1:43:10 - Ben Oller, Business Development Lead at GEODNET        

We love these guys! The boys were joined this week by Kory Baxley, Vice President of Sales and Scott Spears, Regional Sales Manager and all around great guy at AllTerra Central, Inc. At AllTerra, they LISTEN to their customers, they are here to HELP, they have the LATEST technology, they have the FASTEST service turn around time, they keep their team TRAINED, they are CLOSE by, they SUPPORT their local communities, THEY are your #1 source for ALL surveying, mapping, and supply needs. A few other takeaways include, Scott is a freakin pro…what you give out, you get back (PS)...guess what, you don't have to carry thumb drive…get to know multi trademarked data source integration…leave no stone unturned…and always take the high road! Music by Greyhounds!  

Another one for the ages! The guys were joined this week by Ted Strazimiri, CEO of SkyDeploy & Parkalytics, Russell Hall, Mobile Mapping Manager at Langan Engineering & Environmental Services and Mark "Chief Geek" Taylor, Owner at Extreme Aerial Productions to talk all things UAV's and Parkalytics! Just some of the topics discussed include technology integration, data management, regulations, cost barriers, competition, the skills gap and "Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should!! Music by System of a Down!

Check out these highlights from Day 3 of this year's awesome event!!! 03:10 – Michal Gula, 3D Evangelist & Chief Technology Officer @ Overhead4D 14:30 – Tan Nguyen, Division Manager TLS @ Riegl USA Inc. 26:30 – Ray Woering, CEO & Hanno Kant, Development Manager and Survey Wizard @ Apglos B.V. 49:50 – Michael Dutch, Team Lead Reseller CSM @ NavVis 1:03:50 – Rami Tamimi, Surveying and Geospatial Technology Researcher and Educator

Check out these highlights from Day 2 of this year's awesome event!!! 02:35 – Mike Horton, Project Creator @ GEODNET 19:00 – Andrey Kleymenov, CEO @ Pix4d & Larry Fox, VP Marketing and Business Development @ Bad Elf 31:50 – Britta Ricker, Tenured Assistant Professor @ Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University 42:20 – Jeroen Zanen, Founder & CEO @ AI-Infrasolutions 1:00:20 – Mike Workman, Sales Director EMA @ Emesent 

Check out these highlights from Day 1 of this year's awesome event!!! 02:50 - Joerg Hahn, Sales Director at Oracle Construction and Engineering  15:00 - Sid Hinrichs, Head of Operations at Pointly GmbH 25:30 - Karim Cosslett, Head of Sales - UK & EU Region at Autel Robotics 38:50 - Dr. Jeremy Sofinia, Senior Technical Specialist at Emesent 52:00 - Peter Terrett, Managing Director/Founder 4D Global  

If you only listen to one show this year make it this one! With Producer Sean leaving early for INTERGEO, DD was joined this week by Peta Cox for this heartfelt and inspiring story. Our guest was Claire Masikewich. Claire is a seasoned marketing and communications professional at GeoVerra with a passion for advocacy that transcends her corporate career.  In May 2023, Claire's career paused when her five-year-old daughter was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive pediatric cancer. This life-altering event ignited a new purpose: using her marketing expertise to raise awareness and advocate for more research in the severely underfunded area of pediatric cancer. Claire's story is not only one of professional success but also of personal resilience. She has faced and overcome challenges with anxiety and depression, which once felt overwhelming. Yet, with her daughter's diagnosis, Claire channeled her strength and transformed her pain into purpose, becoming a fierce advocate while navigating her daughter's treatment. By August 2024, just before Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Strong Like Sloane Foundation—named in honor of her daughter—became an official charitable organization in Alberta. Since launching fundraising efforts in October 2023, the foundation has raised over $155,000 for pediatric cancer research at Calgary's Riddell Centre for Cancer Immunotherapy.  Claire is a testament to the power of resilience, personal growth, and the unwavering love of a parent. Her life's journey is an inspiration to all who face personal challenges and a reminder that, with determination and support, we can find strength and light even in the most difficult of circumstances. "You don't know what you're capable of until you're asked to be capable." Music by Zach Bryan!

And yet ANOTHER out of this world, value adding, friend making conversation with an industry influencer! The guys and Dr. Nik were joined this week by Jeff Lamb! Jeff is the Director of Community Planning for ESRI Canada and the Founder of the Pathfinder Exploration Community. Did we mention that Jeff was also on a team that won the 2020 Jack Dangermond President's Award?!?!? Just a few items discussed include KG's love for Canadians, GIS is not dead, resonating GIS terms, societal GIS, the PATH process, being stronger together, and connecting with your community! Music by Kings of Leon!

When KG is away...PS & PC get to play...lord help us! Producer Sean & Peta Cox were joined this week by King Chin, CEO, Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Matt Martinez, Senior Engineering Geologist, and Arash Pirouzi, Assistant Group Leader, Senior Geotechnical Engineer all from GeoEngineers! GeoEngineers is an employee-owned engineering and earth science consulting firm that cares about the important stuff. Their technical work is built on a foundation of community, caring for people and broad employee ownership. They are "down to earth" Earth Science and Engineering Experts that can't wait to get to know you! Music by Bob Seger!

Stop what you're doing and give this a listen! With what is seemingly a new merger or acquisition being announced on a weekly basis, this is an episode that each one of us will benefit from. The guys were joined this week by Karl Obergh (Episode 15), former President of Ritoch-Powell & Associates and current Regional Director with Ardurra; Byrom Hess (Biz of Surveying Episode), CFO of Hess-Rountree and Integration Manager with Bowman Consulting Group, and Duffy Haggarty, Geomatics Business Unit Leader at David Evans & Associates, Inc. Whether you're thinking about selling or thinking about buying, this group covers all the bases and so much more! Music by Falling in Reverse! 

Lesson learned...don't tempt these two with a good time! The guys were joined this week by Chelsea Barraco (Ep 165), Commercial Real Estate Broker and Aaron Dutcher, Commercial Real Estate Director both with MHG Commercial. Where to begin...if you're into horses, failure, success, life, real estate, family, serving others, cowboys, rodeos and T&A, then this is the episode for you! We can't wait to have these guys back to do it again. Trust us...its worth the listen! Music by Frank Sinatra! 

Check out this bonus episode promoting Canada's National GoGeomatics Expo 2024. Founded on the idea of community, the GoGeomatics Expo welcomes everyone that is leveraging geospatial data and technology. It is a gathering of thought-leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, companies, government and education programs that encourages learning and collaboration. Music by The Tragically Hip!!  

The Man...The Myth...The Legend!! The guys (and fanboy Russ Hall) we're joined this week by the one and only Matthew "Matt" Byrd. This is a not to be missed, completely transparent conversation that covered a ton of ground. From how sports, music, faith and near tragedy shaped Matt's approach to life and business; to how building a reality capture community has become one of his true passions and SO MUCH MORE! A few other takeaways include "every company in the built environment should be scanning", "be a connector" and "find something you love doing"! Music by NF!

Who knew?!?!? The guys were joined this week by James Gager, Global Survey Supply Channel Accounts Manager at Seafloor Systems, Inc.. SeaFloor Systems is the hydrographic extension of your geospatial applications as you make a splash into the hydrospatial realm, providing topography solutions that reveal the water body's floor like never before. Their team's expertise in hydrographic surveying and project planning drives the development of their innovative real-time asset management product line, enabling their constituents to make informed decisions for their projects. Seafloor System's mission is to integrate historical data with cutting-edge innovations, empowering proactive asset management and terrain modeling for the hydrospatial industry. Other takeaways include...You need to become familiar with the hydrospatial world…It's USV not UAV idiot...One team one dream!!! Music by Def Leppard!

This was an absolute blast! The guys (Russell Halls debut!) were joined this week by Geoff Hatfield, VP of Sales & Marketing & Cory Vinger, Chief Commercial Officer @ SkySkopes. SkySkopes wants to be the partner you turn to for collecting the necessary data you require for taking quick action and making the best decisions for your business. They stand ready to help you navigate each project from start to finish tailored to your needs. Their dedicated team is here to listen, observe, and apply their innovative technology to deliver the solutions vital to your success. Integrity. Innovation. Insight. You're going to want to work with them! A few takeaways include: Everyone Should Have An Ai Strategy...Trust Is Integral…Automation Is Great Until It Doesn't Work…Get More Out Of One Work Flow…Don't Get Too Comfortable!!! Music by Morgan Wallen!!

This girl is on fire! Stop what you're doing and spend an hour with us getting to know Jazzmen Wilson! Jazzmen risked everything by joining the guys (& Dr Nik) in-studio for this spirited conversation. She is a graduate of ASU with a B.S. in Geographic Information Science, a mid-level GIS technician for the Salt River Project and fellow podcaster. Just some of the items discussed include GIS applications in the utility sector, the evolution of GIS, the importance of collaboration, working with land surveyors, connecting GIS communities together through storytelling, and of course The GIS Chat Podcast! Music by Alicia Keys!

If you know, you know! Any time we get a chance to talk to the best dinosaur hunter we know we end up in some kind of trouble. This time was no different. The guys (and Mark Taylor) were joined this week by the one and only Tom Hebert, Founder and Director Earth Sciences Foundation Inc. and all around great guy! Toms passion is to make the world of Earth Sciences available to everyone. He is incorporating geospatial into this quest as well by surveying & scanning dig sites, building a GIS of his findings, incorporating RFID technology, and venturing into reality capture. As Tom likes to say "Lets Change History One Day at a Time"! Music by Old Dominion!

One of the top 5 most interesting men in the world! The guys (and Dr. Nik) were joined this week by Amar Nayegandhi. Amar grew up in Mumbai, has degrees from University of Mumbai & University of South Florida, played competitive badminton, worked on a "top secret" project for NASA and loves his family. He is also a Senior Vice President at Dewberry Engineers and leads their Geospatial And Technology Services Group. Some topics discussed include remote sensing, cricket, life at Dewberry, GIS applications, innovative data collection solutions, transforming the A&E communities and the Geoholics Marketplace! Additional notable takeaways...understand the fundamentals, focus on where you can make a difference & don't stop believing! Music by Def Leppard!