Daniel Woodhouse

Geomatics Engineer | Program Manager | Technical Problem Solver | GNSS Inertial Navigation Expert | Surveyor | Systems Integration Engineer | O&G and Energy Expert | Aviation | Data Analyst | Algorithm Development

Paris, Île-de-France, France

About

I am a Senior Geomatics Engineer and Development Manager with over 18 years of experience in the seismic exploration industry and 5 years in the LiDAR industry. Over my carrier I have specialized in navigation/survey systems, bringing strong expertise in project management, software and hardware development, deployment, and client relations. I have a proven ability to analyze complex project requirements, navigate technical obstacles and innovate elegant solutions for large scale oil and gas exploration projects. I demonstrate high effectiveness in leading multi-disciplinary teams. I excel at technical problem solving who can understand the details of a plan, while remaining focused on the big picture to drive projects to successful completion and achieve corporate goals. My experience and knowledge can easily be transferred and applied to any industry. Obtained Professional Engineer status May 2008 Expert in high precision surveying in GNSS challenged environments Application of Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) High precision GNSS: real-time and post processed Expert in LiDAR data collection and processing Specialties: INS, GNSS, C++, Linux/Unix, Qt, GIS, Matlab, AutoCAD, Solidworks

Experience

  • Director at Lost Lake Solutions Ltd.
    Dec 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 7 mos

    Geomatics Engineering expertise at navigation and positioning in challenging GNSS environments.

  • Senior Geomatics Engineer at Airborne Imaging Inc.
    Jan 2023 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    I am responsible for mission creation, data collection, data processing, quality control, ground control and delivery of LiDAR projects in North America. I started as a mission specialist in field operations for LiDAR data collection in fixed-wing twin-engine aircraft where I managed accurate and timely data collection aboard aircraft. In the office, I employed parallel computing methods to process, quality control and deliver highly accurate LiDAR data products.

  • Geomatics Engineering Manager at Clean Harbors
    Aug 2011 - Oct 2020 · 9 yrs 3 mos

    Responsible for managing the team and overseeing the design, development and testing of high-precision navigation, survey and asset management systems. These systems are tailored for seismic vehicles and aircraft in challenging GNSS environments. They are designed to be robust, reliable and upgrade-able. Ease-of-use is a high priority for land and airborne applications.

  • Geomatics Development Engineer at Destiny Resource Services
    Oct 2004 - Aug 2011 · 6 yrs 11 mos

    Providing high-precision navigation and survey for seismic vehicles and aircraft. (This company was bought by Clean Harbors)

  • LiDAR Field Technician at Aerotec LLC
    May 2002 - Aug 2003 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Processed, analyzed and quality controlled LiDAR data collected in the field. Also, helped with collection of said data from GPS reference stations and LiDAR system in the helicopters.