Esri AEC GIS Heroes

Sid Pandey is a senior associate and geospatial technology manager at Dewberry Engineers Inc. With over six years of experience helping others leverage geospatial technology, Sid provides support and guidance to professionals across Dewberry’s service lines with geospatial solutions tailored to their subject matter. Sid serves as vice-chair on URISA’s Vanguard Cabinet, supporting emerging geospatial professionals, encouraging them to be active in the industry and providing them with mentorship, networking, and professional development opportunities.

Zach is the GIS coordinator at LandTech Consultants, where he focuses on GIS and BIM integration. His background in water utilities operations allows him to understand the need for such integration solutions. Zach works diligently at implementing the latest workflows to help clients achieve their goals and expands his solutions to all AEC industries. When he's not testing the newest Esri software in his workflows, Zach enjoys getting out in the field with the survey crews for conventional surveying or flying their newest drone. From integrating as BIM model to speaking at the industry event, Zach enjoys it all.

Steve has over 35 years of experience working with GIS. As vice president of technology services at VHB, Steve is driving innovation in the transportation industry through the application of GIS technology. From safety management systems to sustainability planning and optimization tools, Steve works to deliver technology-empowered solutions in critical mobility markets including highway, transit, port, rail, and aviation. At VHB, GIS technology is a resource for collaboration, as well as a key asset to clients and partners. Steve understands that leveraging data and technology helps clients make informed decisions and achieve higher value results. 

Darin joined HNTB in 1999. Early on, he realized the power and potential of using GIS for decision-making and developed a passion for geospatial problem-solving. With more than two decades of practical experience and a master’s degree in GIS science, Darin is now the national geospatial manager at HNTB. He and his talented team of professionals lead many of HNTB’s most significant geospatial innovation projects. Darin puts a focus on discovering what “right” looks like, using data-driven decision-making accompanied by location to deliver client solutions that include asset management, capital planning, public engagement, and 3D-5D design and visualization.