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Kendal Price
24 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2024 Company: Truckee Meadows Water AuthorityCurrent position: GIS analystAge: 29Education: BS environmental management and protection, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Graduate certificate in analytics and data science, Georgia Tech. Price is a GIS analyst at the Truckee Meadows Water Authority in Reno, Nevada, where she supports...
xyHt Weekly News Recap: 01/19/2024
Precise Positioning Takes Autonomous Capabilities to New Heights NV5 Geospatial’s Thermal Infrared Solutions Gain Traction for U.S. Infrastructure Challenges Airbus Helicopters to Expand UAS Portfolio with Acquisition of Aerovel Mapbox Unveils AI Features in New Navigation SDK ComNav Launches New P6H Handheld for GIS Elsight unveils its Worldwide Halo drone communications platform
Bethany Ekiss
24 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2024 Company: Morris P. Hebert, Inc. Current position: Survey TechnicianAge: 23Education: Bachelor of Science (concentration in geomatics), Nicholls State University Ekiss is a dedicated and skilled survey technician, currently contributing to the success of Morris P. Hebert, Inc., as a member of the remote sensing team. She graduated...
Kieran Muir
24 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2024 Company: Vexcel ImagingCurrent position: Support engineerAge: 31Education: Some college for electrical engineering Muir’s journey to Vexcel Imaging was marked by a remarkable blend of determination, hands-on experience, and a deep passion for technology. Starting his professional life earlier than most, Muir ventured into maintenance roles at grain...
BIM, a Basilica, and a Balloon
An award-winning digital twin project is interesting on many levels, and not just because it features one of the world’s most famous landmarks. Shown above: The AI-driven camera-based solution Italferr developed to capture the upper dome and galleries. Source: Italferr Davide Porzio, CDE manager, BIM coordinator, Italferr S.P.A. speaks enthusiastically about building a digital twin...
Alex Hill-Stosky
24 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2024 Company: Eagle Engineering & ConsultingCurrent position: Manager of reality capture development and regulationAge: 38Education: BS in geodesy and geomatics engineering with cadastral survey option, University of New Brunswick; Diploma in geomatics engineering technology, Centre of Geographic Sciences Hill-Stosky was inspired by his brother to enroll at COGS...