On this weeks episode, we sit down with John Brown, Reality Capture Supervisor at General Motors. John shares his journey from traditional land surveying to pioneering the use of laser scanning technology. They discuss the evolution of digital twins and the future of data management in large-scale industries. Tune in for insights on leadership, the importance of trust and collaboration, and the transformative impact of reality capture technology.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:57 Meet John Brown: Reality Capture Supervisor at General Motors

02:12 John Brown's Career Journey: From Surveying to Reality Capture

03:58 The Impact of Laser Scanning Technology

06:25 Early Adoption and Challenges in Laser Scanning

09:49 Expanding Applications of Laser Scanning

12:46 Integrating Laser Scanning into General Motors

22:41 Building a Business Model within GM

32:36 Making Data Accessible to All

33:09 Challenges in Data Collection

34:39 Transition to Cloud Services

35:16 Impact of COVID-19 on Operations

36:03 Current Progress and Future Growth

38:16 Transitioning to Maintenance Mode

40:08 The Future of Data Management

50:57 Leadership and Team Dynamics

57:56 Encouraging the Next Generation