Company: Trimble Inc.  
Current position: Sales Engineer
Age: 25              
Education: BS geomatics engineering, the University of Calgary

Hode began his geospatial career at the University of Calgary, where he gained a strong knowledge of geomatics. As an active member and part of the council of the Geomatics Engineering Student Society, he honed his leadership and collaborative skills. During his studies, he interned as a GIS analyst at an oil and gas company in Southern Alberta, which provided him with real-world experience in spatial analysis and data management.

Upon graduation, Hode participated in a product management internship at Trimble for the monitoring team. In this role, he worked with multiple teams, creating marketing materials, and assisting in the design and testing of new sensor integrations with monitoring software. Hode also led the efforts to release a comprehensive help portal for the monitoring software, enhancing user experience and accessibility.

Currently, Hode serves as a sales engineer for the monitoring, mining, and tunneling departments at Trimble, with a focus on Latin America. He has showcased cutting-edge Trimble technology in the region, highlighting its transformative potential. Hode also plays a crucial role in training customers and Trimble distributors, ensuring they maximize the benefits of these technologies. Hode is eager to share how geospatial technologies can help increase efficiency and safety in the industry.