Gene

Dr. Gene V. Roe is the founder of MPN Components, Inc., a 20-year-old geomatics consulting firm specializing in strategic market research and technology development. He is also the Founder of LiDAR News a leading, 3D laser scanning publication. Gene Roe has been involved with geomatics his entire career as a Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor. He is the current Chair of the ASTM E57.04 Data Interoperability Subcommittee for 3D Imaging Systems, which completed 10 years of work on a terrestrial laser scanning data exchange format that has been widely adopted. During his career he has focused on the development and adoption of innovative technologies such as CAD, GIS, GPS and most recently 3D laser scanning, primarily for the transportation industry.