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Farid Hode – 2025 Young Geospatial Professional

Company: Trimble Inc.  Current position: Sales EngineerAge: 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...

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...

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....

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...

Nejc Dougan

24 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2024 Company: FlaiCurrent position: Founder and CTOAge: 33 Education: BS, and MS in geodesy and geomatics, PhD student, University of Ljubljana Nejc Dougan stands at the forefront of the evolving geospatial landscape, merging the precision of geodesy with cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence. An alumnus of the University...

Kwabena Obeng Asiama

23 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2023 – 19 of 23 Name: Kwabena Obeng AsiamaCompany: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana              Current position: LecturerAge: 32              Education: Ph.D and MSc, University of Twente; BS , Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology During his compulsory national service in Ghana, Asiama worked with a mining company...