The Geoholics

Episode 233 - Ted Strazimiri, Russell Hall, PLS & Mark Taylor

Another one for the ages! The guys were joined this week by Ted Strazimiri, CEO of SkyDeploy & Parkalytics, Russell Hall, Mobile Mapping Manager at Langan Engineering & Environmental Services and Mark "Chief Geek" Taylor, Owner at Extreme Aerial Productions to talk all things UAV's and Parkalytics! Just some of the topics discussed include technology integration, data management, regulations, cost barriers, competition, the skills gap and "Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should!! Music by System of a Down!

INTERGEO 2024 - Day 3

Check out these highlights from Day 3 of this year's awesome event!!!

03:10 – Michal Gula, 3D Evangelist & Chief Technology Officer @ Overhead4D

14:30 – Tan Nguyen, Division Manager TLS @ Riegl USA Inc.

26:30 – Ray Woering, CEO & Hanno Kant, Development Manager and Survey Wizard @ Apglos B.V.

49:50 – Michael Dutch, Team Lead Reseller CSM @ NavVis

1:03:50 – Rami Tamimi, Surveying and Geospatial Technology Researcher and Educator

INTERGEO 2024 - Day 2

Check out these highlights from Day 2 of this year's awesome event!!!

02:35 – Mike Horton, Project Creator @ GEODNET

19:00 – Andrey Kleymenov, CEO @ Pix4d & Larry Fox, VP Marketing and Business Development @ Bad Elf

31:50 – Britta Ricker, Tenured Assistant Professor @ Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University

42:20 – Jeroen Zanen, Founder & CEO @ AI-Infrasolutions

1:00:20 – Mike Workman, Sales Director EMA @ Emesent 

INTERGEO 2024 - Day 1

Check out these highlights from Day 1 of this year's awesome event!!!

02:50 - Joerg Hahn, Sales Director at Oracle Construction and Engineering 

15:00 - Sid Hinrichs, Head of Operations at Pointly GmbH

25:30 - Karim Cosslett, Head of Sales - UK & EU Region at Autel Robotics

38:50 - Dr. Jeremy Sofinia, Senior Technical Specialist at Emesent

52:00 - Peter Terrett, Managing Director/Founder 4D Global

 

Episode 232 - Claire Masikewich, Pediatric Cancer, Resilience & Family

If you only listen to one show this year make it this one! With Producer Sean leaving early for INTERGEO, DD was joined this week by Peta Cox for this heartfelt and inspiring story. Our guest was Claire Masikewich. Claire is a seasoned marketing and communications professional at GeoVerra with a passion for advocacy that transcends her corporate career. 

In May 2023, Claire's career paused when her five-year-old daughter was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive pediatric cancer. This life-altering event ignited a new purpose: using her marketing expertise to raise awareness and advocate for more research in the severely underfunded area of pediatric cancer.

Claire’s story is not only one of professional success but also of personal resilience. She has faced and overcome challenges with anxiety and depression, which once felt overwhelming. Yet, with her daughter’s diagnosis, Claire channeled her strength and transformed her pain into purpose, becoming a fierce advocate while navigating her daughter’s treatment.

By August 2024, just before Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Strong Like Sloane Foundation—named in honor of her daughter—became an official charitable organization in Alberta. Since launching fundraising efforts in October 2023, the foundation has raised over $155,000 for pediatric cancer research at Calgary’s Riddell Centre for Cancer Immunotherapy. 

Claire is a testament to the power of resilience, personal growth, and the unwavering love of a parent. Her life's journey is an inspiration to all who face personal challenges and a reminder that, with determination and support, we can find strength and light even in the most difficult of circumstances.

"You don’t know what you’re capable of until you’re asked to be capable."

Music by Zach Bryan!

Episode 231 - Jeff Lamb, Pickering, ESRI, Pathfinders & The Sloth

And yet ANOTHER out of this world, value adding, friend making conversation with an industry influencer! The guys and Dr. Nik were joined this week by Jeff Lamb! Jeff is the Director of Community Planning for ESRI Canada and the Founder of the Pathfinder Exploration Community. Did we mention that Jeff was also on a team that won the 2020 Jack Dangermond President's Award?!?!? Just a few items discussed include KG's love for Canadians, GIS is not dead, resonating GIS terms, societal GIS, the PATH process, being stronger together, and connecting with your community! Music by Kings of Leon!

Episode 230 - GeoEngineers Inc.

When KG is away...PS & PC get to play...lord help us! Producer Sean & Peta Cox were joined this week by King Chin, CEO, Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Matt Martinez, Senior Engineering Geologist, and Arash Pirouzi, Assistant Group Leader, Senior Geotechnical Engineer all from GeoEngineers! GeoEngineers is an employee-owned engineering and earth science consulting firm that cares about the important stuff. Their technical work is built on a foundation of community, caring for people and broad employee ownership. They are "down to earth" Earth Science and Engineering Experts that can’t wait to get to know you! Music by Bob Seger!

Episode 229 - M&A's w/Karl Obergh, PE, Byrom Hess, MBA & Duffy Haggarty, PLS

Stop what you're doing and give this a listen! With what is seemingly a new merger or acquisition being announced on a weekly basis, this is an episode that each one of us will benefit from. The guys were joined this week by Karl Obergh (Episode 15), former President of Ritoch-Powell & Associates and current Regional Director with Ardurra; Byrom Hess (Biz of Surveying Episode), CFO of Hess-Rountree and Integration Manager with Bowman Consulting Group, and Duffy Haggarty, Geomatics Business Unit Leader at David Evans & Associates, Inc. Whether you're thinking about selling or thinking about buying, this group covers all the bases and so much more! Music by Falling in Reverse! 

Episode 228 - Chelsea Barraco, Aaron Dutcher, MHG & A Great Time!

Lesson learned...don't tempt these two with a good time! The guys were joined this week by Chelsea Barraco (Ep 165), Commercial Real Estate Broker and Aaron Dutcher, Commercial Real Estate Director both with MHG Commercial. Where to begin...if you're into horses, failure, success, life, real estate, family, serving others, cowboys, rodeos and T&A, then this is the episode for you! We can't wait to have these guys back to do it again. Trust us...its worth the listen! Music by Frank Sinatra! 

GoGeomatics Expo 2024

Check out this bonus episode promoting Canada's National GoGeomatics Expo 2024. Founded on the idea of community, the GoGeomatics Expo welcomes everyone that is leveraging geospatial data and technology. It is a gathering of thought-leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, companies, government and education programs that encourages learning and collaboration. Music by The Tragically Hip!!