President at Terra Excel Constructor Corporation in Enterprise Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) solutions for the Survey and Mapping, Energy, Oil and Gas and Construction sectors.Terra Excel Drones, an authorized DJI Dealer for Canada specializes in Enterprise solutions for the Industrial, Construction and Agriculture sectors as well as sales for all DJI’s drone, camera and component products.I’m a business expert, with 42 years’ experience in field professional surveying and engineering services primarily for the energy, infrastructure and oil and gas industry. Throughout my career, I’ve leveraged my entrepreneurial spirt and well-honed leadership skills to deliver impressive revenues and profits.My most recent geomatics sector role was as Manager of Infrastructure and Electric Power for Altus Geomatics Limited Partnership.Formerly as President and CEO of the Athabaskan Resource Company Inc., I propelled a joint venture start-up from zero to the leading Fort McMurray-based civil engineering firm in the oil sands. I have established a reputation for leveraging market weaknesses to surpass competitors and strengthen market position. I consistently inspire high-performance operations, and garner wide-speared buy-in among diverse cultures and stakeholder groups.My diverse energy experience includes heavy civil construction, oil and gas facilities, and power and pipeline transmission infrastructure. My current designations include a Professional / Chartered Manager Designation (CIM) and Survey Technologist Certification (ASSMT). My academic achievements include an Masters in Business Management - Marketing Management, Masters Certificate in System Design and Project Leadership, and Certificate Professional Management - Strategic Management.I am a member of the Marketing and Entrepreneurship Alumni Industry Panel with my alma mater, the Australian Institute of Business, providing consultation on current trends and challenges within the industry, leveraging my substantial professional experience and helping to inform AIB’s curriculums, publications and research. I’m always looking to expand my professional network and connect with other like-minded business leaders, so please contact me here or by email at: d.larson@teccorp.caSpecialties: Team Leadership, Business Operations, Industrial Energy & Oil Sands Project Delivery, Survey Engineering & Construction, Remote Piloted Aerial Systems.
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