Introducing John Penfold from the East Midlands, UK: How did you get into surveying? I started as an analyst in the military, then grew my career in GIS and data science. What are your plans as a Brand Ambassador? I just want to share my enjoyment of and experience with geospatial data, imagery, and data […]
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Ambassador Spotlight ‘Aleksandr Solopov’
Welcoming Aleksandr Solopov our Brand Ambassador from Middle East region, based in the UAE (with coverage across GCC countries including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait). Let’s learn some more about him: How did you get into surveying? I studied at Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography. After graduating, I worked for a […]
Ambassador Spotlight ‘Paula Teperino’
Welcoming Brand Ambassador Paula Taperino who is covering the area of Uruguay with a focus on Spanish-speaking outreach across Latin America! Let’s learn some more about her: How did you get into surveying? I got into the geospatial industry through my studies in Cartography and my interest in maps, spatial data, and technology. During my […]
The Surveying Skills Gap No One Expected
For years, we’ve been talking about the same challenge in surveying: how do we get more young people into the profession? It’s the very reason Get Kids into Survey started back in 2017. The reality is, surveying isn’t a career most young people grow up aiming for. Many who enter the profession have a personal [...]
Ambassador Spotlight ‘Monica Gilmore’
Welcoming Monica Gilmore from Mississippi, USA! Let’s learn some more about her: How did you get into surveying? Executive Director for the Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers & Surveyors What are your plans as a Brand Ambassador? To share information about the career opportunities that exist in the surveying field, especially as it […]
Character Spotlight ‘CICES’
Introducing our fabulous distributer of GKiS Posters, CICES! Let’s learn some more about them: Company Name – Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) Location – Sale, Greater Manchester Why is it important for your company to help Get Kids into Survey? Engaging with Get Kids into Survey is strategically important for CICES (the Chartered […]
Ambassador Spotlight ‘Chandana Rathnayake’
Welcoming Brand Ambassador Chandana Rathnayake from the South East England, UK (covering EU and Sri Lanka remotely too): How did you get into surveying? I began my career as a hydrographer in the Sri Lanka Navy, where I was introduced to seabed mapping, navigation safety, and survey operations. That early exposure developed into a long-term […]
Iliyan Parashkevov
Welcoming Iliyan Parashkevov who is covering Varna, Sofia, Stara Zagora areas of Bulgaria! Let’s learn some more about him: How did you get into surveying? Architecture and construction route , 3d modelling and drone pilot. Working at Varna Municipality for 10 years in architecture department which led to more techniques. What are your plans as […]