Company Info
Who We Are
In 2016, Michelle Tappert, Ralf Tappert and Derek Rogge set out to revolutionize the mining and mining exportation industry with Hyperspectral intelligence Inc. With their experience and knowledge in the collection and processing of hyperspectral data they created a range of hyperspectral hardware and data processing tools that are providing the mineral exploration and mining industry with tools that objectively identify rocks with unprecedented accuracy. Hyperspectral Intelligence Inc. is increasing the integrity and efficiency of processes and decisions made in the mineral and mining exploration industry.
Our Mission, Vision & Values
Hyperspectral
Intelligence
Mission
Making mining and energy projects more efficient and sustainable thereby limiting their impact on natural resources and environment.
Vision
We strive to become the world’s leading provider of practical, reliable, and affordable hyperspectral rock analysis tools.
Values
Scientific integrity and customer excellence are at the core of what we do.
Our Team
Michelle Tappert, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Michelle has more than 20 years of experience in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of hyperspectral data. She has worked as researcher and spectral geologist with various hyperspectral drill core logging systems, developing new data analysis and automation techniques before joining Hyperspectral Intelligence.
Ralf Tappert, PhD
Chief Scientific Officer
A mineralogist and geochemist with expertise in a wide range of hyperspectral and other analytical hardware, Ralf held research and professorial positions in Canada, Australia, and Europe before joining Hyperspectral Intelligence. He published over 30 peer-reviewed papers about mineralogy, geochemistry, and spectroscopy, in addition to a mineralogical textbook.
Derek Rogge, PhD
Chief Technology Officer
With extensive experience in the field of imaging spectroscopy, remote sensing, and geology, Derek worked at universities and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) on the scaling of imaging systems from laboratory to airborne and satellite platforms before joining Hyperspectral Intelligence. He published over 20 peer-reviewed papers about spectroscopy and geology.
Candice Wiekenkamp, CPA, CFA
Chief Financial Officer
Candice has over 20 years of experience leading and developing accounting teams and processes in various industries.
Julian Houlding
Full Stack Technologist
Innovator and developer with over 20 years of resource industry related information, technology and business experience.
Bassel Alkadour, PhD
Data Scientist
Innovative machine learning specialist with expertise in developing automated data analysis frameworks and algorithms. Bassel develops and applies advanced algorithms to extract geological and chemical insights from hyperspectral data.
Greg Yaskiw
Manager of Operations
In the late 1990’s, Greg’s career focused on the hardware technology sector. His career migrated from being a provincial telecommunications officer, to a federal government security technology specialist handling a wide range of technologies. His management role was to oversee personnel and ensure contract compliance by performing routine quality assurance audits.
Farnaz Nasehi, MSc
Software Developer
Full-stack developer skilled in front-end development, backend automation, data analytics, and machine learning, creating data-driven software.
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