Mr. Chris Sams

Chris is a seasoned product leader specializing in geospatial solutions, risk analytics and GeoAI innovation. He has led the strategy, development and launch of groundbreaking solutions leveraging high-resolution aerial imagery and advanced machine learning to address pressing challenges across insurance, emergency management and disaster response. His work includes delivering imagery and AI feature extraction to rapidly detect and categorize damage from catastrophic events. His prior experience spans the creation of award-winning software for spectral analysis in mineral exploration as well as the development of advanced location intelligence APIs and risk data platforms. Chris holds a BS degree in Geography from the University of Kansas and is a Certified Catastrophe Risk Analyst (CCRA).