Allan Blades, GISP
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Didi` Rufer
I have known Allan for a number of years and worked closely with him on both federal and commercial projects. I would highly recommend him, as he is extremely knowledgeable and always puts the needs of the customer first.
Ricardo Passini
I have the honor and the priviledge to be not only a colleague of Alan, but also he is my good friend. His averall knowledge and experience in all the Geospatial Information Fields are with no presedent and they do not admit comparison. Along my 15 years of working in BAE SYSTEMS we had the opportunity to work in several programs and research studies that many of them became papers that were presented in US and International forums of the speciality. To see my name together with his is an honor. He is a man entirely devoted to our profession and his family. A man of courage and determination and above all a very honest, honorable and a very amaible person. For all above and much more I recommend Allan for whatever he would like to persue in his career endevoir. Dr. Ricardo M. Passini
Didi` Rufer
I have known Allan for a number of years and worked closely with him on both federal and commercial projects. I would highly recommend him, as he is extremely knowledgeable and always puts the needs of the customer first.
Ricardo Passini
I have the honor and the priviledge to be not only a colleague of Alan, but also he is my good friend. His averall knowledge and experience in all the Geospatial Information Fields are with no presedent and they do not admit comparison. Along my 15 years of working in BAE SYSTEMS we had the opportunity to work in several programs and research studies that many of them became papers that were presented in US and International forums of the speciality. To see my name together with his is an honor. He is a man entirely devoted to our profession and his family. A man of courage and determination and above all a very honest, honorable and a very amaible person. For all above and much more I recommend Allan for whatever he would like to persue in his career endevoir. Dr. Ricardo M. Passini
Didi` Rufer
I have known Allan for a number of years and worked closely with him on both federal and commercial projects. I would highly recommend him, as he is extremely knowledgeable and always puts the needs of the customer first.
Ricardo Passini
I have the honor and the priviledge to be not only a colleague of Alan, but also he is my good friend. His averall knowledge and experience in all the Geospatial Information Fields are with no presedent and they do not admit comparison. Along my 15 years of working in BAE SYSTEMS we had the opportunity to work in several programs and research studies that many of them became papers that were presented in US and International forums of the speciality. To see my name together with his is an honor. He is a man entirely devoted to our profession and his family. A man of courage and determination and above all a very honest, honorable and a very amaible person. For all above and much more I recommend Allan for whatever he would like to persue in his career endevoir. Dr. Ricardo M. Passini
Didi` Rufer
I have known Allan for a number of years and worked closely with him on both federal and commercial projects. I would highly recommend him, as he is extremely knowledgeable and always puts the needs of the customer first.
Ricardo Passini
I have the honor and the priviledge to be not only a colleague of Alan, but also he is my good friend. His averall knowledge and experience in all the Geospatial Information Fields are with no presedent and they do not admit comparison. Along my 15 years of working in BAE SYSTEMS we had the opportunity to work in several programs and research studies that many of them became papers that were presented in US and International forums of the speciality. To see my name together with his is an honor. He is a man entirely devoted to our profession and his family. A man of courage and determination and above all a very honest, honorable and a very amaible person. For all above and much more I recommend Allan for whatever he would like to persue in his career endevoir. Dr. Ricardo M. Passini
Experience
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SAM Companies
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Federal Geospatial Solutions
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Sep 2023 - Present
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Teledyne Geospatial
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Canada
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Sales Manager, North America
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Aug 2021 - Sep 2023
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AXIS GeoSpatial LLC
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President, Sales and Marketing
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Feb 2019 - Aug 2021
As a member of the AXIS Executive Management Team, leads and manages the sales and marketing team to include business development, sales, marketing, estimating and account management professionals.
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Director, Business Development
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Oct 2013 - Feb 2019
I am committed to the expansion of AXIS’ strategic business relationships and identifying new service opportunities to meet the needs of Federal, State, Local government and private sector entities for accurate and cost-effective digital mapping & GIS services.
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BAE Systems
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United Kingdom
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Imagery Scientist
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Aug 2013 - Oct 2013
Provided imagery subject matter expertise for the research, development, and production of imagery derived geospatial products. Served as customer sight liaison facilitating collaborative exchange between BAE Systems, the client and tertiary customers.
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Business Development Director / Program Manager, GEOINT
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Nov 2001 - Aug 2013
Manage geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) data development programs. Generate new business for BAE Systems Geospatial Products & Solutions (GP&S) business unit in the Defense & Intelligence sector. Federal DOD agencies include NGA, DIA, MCIA, AGC and USACE.
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Geospatial Engineer
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Apr 1996 - Nov 2001
Served as geospatial data production lead responsiilbe for task order management, technical oversight, scheduling and quality assurance. Led planimetric, terrain, and imagery geospatial data development teams utilizing satellite imagery.
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ERM
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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GIS Technician
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Nov 1994 - Apr 1996
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GIS Technician
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Jan 1994 - Nov 1994
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GIS/Photogrammetric Technician
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Jun 1992 - Nov 1994
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Education
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1988 - 1992
Towson University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Geography
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