ASPRS Mentors Podcast

Bandana Kar is a geospatial scientist with 15+ years of experience (academia, national laboratory) and has received $12+ million in funding to develop risk-informed solutions to improve energy and climate resilience of communities and cities. As a fellow, she contributed to the OSTP’s Subcommittee on Social and Behavioral Sciences’ Science Says Document on Hazard and Uncertainty Communication and...

Mike Zoltek, PLS, CP, GISP, CFedS, PMP is a land surveyor, photogrammetrist, and GIS professional with over 30 years of geospatial experience. As the National Geospatial Program Director at GPI Geospatial, Inc (GPI), Mike is responsible for the coordination, execution, and supervision of projects for local, state, federal, DOT, and private clients. He brings to clients a comprehensive background i...

Sean is a Professor in the Faculty of Business Administration at the University of Regina and a Sessional Lecturer in the School for Population and Public Health at UBC. He teaches and researches leadership. This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Professional Council Officers, Youssef Kaddoura and Greg Stamnes. Learn more about the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (...

Natasha brings an extensive educational background in psychology and marketing. As Media Director, she has been the driving force behind creating media strategies with impact. Client-driven and passionate about learning, she makes sure that the complex world of media is presented in a simple way that makes sense. She’s passionate about improving community well-being through strategic partnerships...

Dale Fried is the founder and CEO of 3DEO, Inc., an MIT spinout company whose mission is to bring the power of Geiger-mode lidar technology into widespread use. After a decade developing advanced lidars at MIT Lincoln Lab, Dr. Fried founded 3DEO in 2014 and has been growing the company organically with a highly skilled and dedicated team of scientists and engineers. This podcast is hosted by the A...

Ravi is based in Raleigh, NC and highly experienced in the acquisition and processing of airborne lidar particularly with unmanned airborne vehicles or drones. He has worked on a wide variety of mapping projects utilizing an understanding of USGS Lidar Base Specifications as well as ASPRS Positional Accuracy Standards (2014). Ravi has extensive experience in acquisition planning, survey control co...

Dr. Qassim Abdullah is an accomplished scientist with more than 40 years of combined industrial, research and development, and academic experience in analytical photogrammetry, digital remote sensing, and civil and surveying engineering. Currently, Qassim is a lead research scientist and a member of the Woolpert Labs team. His latest accomplishments include evaluating and introducing the Geiger an...

Shannon has been in the communications and marketing field for almost two decades (obviously having started as a child), and she currently brings her love of Oxford commas and em dashes to Saskatchewan Polytechnic where she is a Program Head of their Bachelor of Applied Management (BAMgt) program and an instructor in Communication and Marketing. She is also certified as a Communication Management...

Evan Edwards has 15 years of experience managing and creating GIS products. He has worked with Government, Defense, Engineering, Surveying and Pipeline organizations. He obtained his B.A. in Geomatics from Carleton University in Ottawa. Currently working for Trans Mountain, Evan's main focus within the GIS realm has shifted to system architecture, database administration, Enterprise GIS deploy...

Dr. Jason Stoker oversees strategic planning, development and coordination of the 3D Elevation Program and science and application related data, tools, and services. Jason provides technical expertise, prepares roadmaps, and plans for elevation products and services, and helps determine the long-term vision for 3DEP products and services. This podcast is hosted by the ASPRS Early Career Profession...

Michael Detwiler has worked in the land surveying and geospatial profession for 20 years, working in the private sector on projects ranging from land development, mining, transportation, and utility infrastructure. Michael is a Professional Land Surveyor and Certified Photogrammetrist, having performed aerial mapping projects by airplane, helicopter, and drone in about half of the U.S. States as w...

Greg is an Applied Science Technologist, Certified Mapping Scientist (UAS, Lidar), and Engineering Licensee based in Saskatoon, SK, Canada. He currently works as the Informatics Manager for the Water Security Agency of Saskatchewan. His career path began in the CAD program in Moose Jaw’s Saskatchewan Polytechnic but after 2 semesters of computer work, he decided to transition to the geomatics prog...

Greg is a Professional Licensed Surveyor in the state of Nevada, Certified Photogrammetrist, and Certified Mapping Scientist (UAS). He currently works as at DOWL as a Remote Sensor and Surveyor. His career path started with obtaining Bachelor’s of Science in Geological Engineering from the University of Nevada Reno. From there he completed a Masters of Science in Geohazards from the University of...