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Brooke Hatcher
24 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2024 Company: New Light Technologies Current position: Senior geospatial engineerAge: 31Education: Masters GeospatiaI Information Science and Technology As a senior geospatial analyst with New Light Technologies, Brooke leads research and development of geospatial solutions for the homeland security and disaster response communities. Since 2018, she has supported FEMA...
Oscar Duran
24 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2024 Company: Towill, Inc.Current position: Senior geomatics analystAge: 34 Education: PhD in progress at Purdue University; MS California State University, Fresno; BS University of Calgary As a senior geomatics analyst, Duran performs many geomatics processes involving photogrammetric and lidar data. Having more than 10 years of experience in...
Ali Khaloo, Ph.D.
24 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2024 Company: Aren, Inc. Current position: CEO and co-founderAge: 36Education: Postdoctoral Fellow, Cornell University; PhD. Philosophy, George Mason University; MS, Tufts University, BS, Tehran University Dr. Ali Khaloo stands at the helm of Aren as its visionary CEO and co-founder. His journey began with the completion of his Ph.D.,...
Iaroslav Zifceac
24 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2024 Company: Oficiul de Cadastru si Publicitate Imobiliara BihorCurrent position: Cadaster inspectorAge: 32Education: University of Oradea Zaifceanc is an exceptionally dedicated young surveyor who works tirelessly on numerous projects, striving to make a significant impact. With more than six years of experience at the National Agency for Cadastre...
Ethan McGhee
24 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2024 Company: City of San Luis ObispoCurrent position: Systems application specialist – GISAge: 25Education: BS, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo McGhee is a geospatial advocate leading the growth of the GIS Industry by creating innovative solutions at the local government level and engaging young professionals across...
Kayla Keller
24 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2024 Company: WoolpertCurrent position: Geospatial team leader, remote sensingAge: 33Education: MS, GIS, University of Washington; BS, geography, Ohio State University Keller is a geospatial team leader who focuses on project phase management as well as remote sensing priorities. In this role, she assists with the management of planning,...