Philipp Hummel, PLS, CFedS, CP
Vice President at CompassData, Inc.
Master of Land Surveying, Geodesy, Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Professional Licenses for AZ, CO, ID, NE, UT
Philipp Hummel has provided surveys for numerous projects in the USA and over 100 countries. His career began at the University of Karlsruhe, Germany. After years in engineering surveying, he pursued traditional land surveying across the Western US, becoming a licensed surveyor.
Since 2011, he has been combining surveying with remote sensing and photogrammetry. At CompassData, he introduced surveying practices and geodetic knowledge. Furthermore, the standardized workflows he implemented ensured the achievement of data accuracy for global datasets. The FAA accepted these workflows and formal documentation for safety-sensitive airport mapping. The increasing accuracy demands of metric cameras and lidar sensors were successfully met under his technical guidance and team leadership.
Over the last decade, his role evolved from technical leadership to becoming a proven leader in the geospatial industries of data acquisition and data management. As Vice President, his responsibilities grew to overseeing strategic planning, business development, and operational management. Philipp continues to drive innovation at CompassData, fostering a culture of excellence and ensuring the delivery of high-precision geospatial solutions to clients worldwide.
