December 2024/January 2025 Archives
25 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2025
Our annual list of “Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch” takes on a decidedly international flavor this year. As proof that surveying and the geospatial professions are becoming increasingly important worldwide, our list of 25 to watch in 2025 spans the globe from surveyors in Israel to GIS pros in Norway to the African continent to […]
Firas Fahoum – 2025 Young Geospatial Professional
Company: Galilee Surveyors LtdCurrent position: Geodetic Engineer and Land SurveyorAge: 27Education: BS geo-information and mapping engineer, Technion Institute of Technology Fahoum is a geodetic engineer and land surveyor at Galilee Surveyors, one of Israel’s top surveying companies. Based in Nof HaGalil, Fahoum ensures quality assurance on major governmental projects, maintaining high standards across national infrastructure […]
Brandon Maingot – 2025 Young Geospatial Professional
Company: Teledyne Geospatial Current position: Research ScientistAge: 31 Education: BS in geomatics engineering, University of the West Indies; PhD candidate in Ocean Engineering, University of New Hampshire Maingot, from Barbados, found his passion for marine sciences naturally shaped by his island roots. His academic journey began at the University of the West Indies, where he pursued a […]
Part 108 Where Are You?
What impact will allowing flights beyond the visual range of the operator have on the mapping industry?
Claire Buxton – 2025 Young Geospatial Professional
Company: McElhanneyCurrent position: Division ManagerAge: 33 Education: BS surveying technology University of Otago Buxton is a multi-talented and well-rounded consultant who has a passion for land rights and sustainable community development. She has 12 years of experience in land development in New Zealand and Canada since graduating from the University of Otago. Buxton’s infectious enthusiasm, passion, […]
Goodwill Mapping
As GISCorps celebrates two decades of voluntary map-making missions, we learn from their volunteers how sharing one’s GIS skills where they are needed can be a force for good.