December 2024/January 2025 Archives
Lukas Fraser – 2025 Young Geospatial Professional
Company: Looq AI Current position: Vice President, ProductAge: 31Education: BS in geodesy and geomatics engineering, University of New Brunswick In 2011, Fraser began his journey at the University of New Brunswick, aspiring to become a professional land surveyor. However, after graduation, he embarked on a career in remote sensing, joining a local aerial mapping company. […]
Catherine DuBreck – 2025 Young Geospatial Professional
Company: TRC Companies Current position: GIS Change Management ConsultantAge: 31 Education: MS Geography, University of Western Ontario; BA Geography, the State University of New York at Geneseo; Certificate, Microcredential, AAS GIS Technology from Monroe Community College DuBreck is a dedicated geospatial professional working full-time as a GIS change management consultant. In this role, she guides clients in […]
Yu Gao – 2025 Young Geospatial Professional
Company: Teledyne Geospatial (Optech & Caris) Current position: Team Lead of Customer SupportAge: 38 Education: MS in geomatics engineering, York University Gao is a highly motivated team lead for customer support with 12 years of experience in translating complex technical solutions into customer-centric strategies. She excels at bridging the gap between technical expertise and business needs, demonstrating […]
Matthew Forrest – 2025 Young Geospatial Professional
Company: Wherobots Current position: Director of Customer Engineering and Product-Led GrowthAge: 36 Education: BA geography and sociology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Forrest is a passionate leader in modern GIS, dedicated to empowering others to adopt cutting-edge tools and methodologies in geospatial workflows. With more than 13 years of industry experience, Forrest has established himself as a thought […]
Angela Omamuyovwi Anyakora – 2025 Young Geospatial Professional
Company: Sambus Geospatial, Nigeria Current position: Research and Business Development OfficerAge: 27 Education: BS technology, surveying, geo-informatics, Bells University of Technology; MS, geo-information technology, African Regional Institute for Geospatial Information Science and Technology As a professional in the fields of surveying and geospatial analysis, Anyakora brings a unique blend of technical expertise, attention to detail, and a […]
Tania Chahal – 2025 Young Geospatial Professional
Company: Dalux Current position: Customer Success ManagerAge: 38 Education: BS civil engineering, University of Waterloo Chahal is an advocate for expanding the use of technology in the built and geospatial industry to enhance workflows, collaboration, and sustainability. At Dalux she emphasizes the benefits of a holistic visualization of interconnected information, including building information modeling (BIM), reality capture, […]