MILL CREEK, WASHINGTON

Surveying the land.
Building the future.

Professional Land Surveyor and software developer. I lead survey operations at LDC while building AI-powered technology that's transforming how the geospatial industry works.

PLS
Professional Land Surveyor — WA, OR, CA | CFedS
21+
Years in Land Surveying & Development
Director
Director of Land Surveying at LDC
Builder
Full-Stack Developer & AI Systems Architect
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About

Where precision meets
innovation

Most technologists don't understand surveying. Most surveyors aren't building software. I operate at the intersection — with over 21 years in the industry, I lead survey operations at LDC while developing production-grade applications that automate workflows, validate data, and unlock new revenue streams.

As Director of Land Surveying at LDC, Inc., I've grown from survey technician to department leadership — managing project delivery, quality control systems, and business development. Licensed as a PLS in Washington, Oregon, and California with a BLM Certified Federal Surveyor (CFedS) credential, I bring deep technical expertise to every project.

Beyond surveying, I'm building Vanguard Geomatics — a technology brand focused on AI-powered tools for the geospatial industry. My technical stack spans React, Next.js, API design, and AI integration, and I'm actively developing B2B SaaS concepts around parcel intelligence and legal description validation.

Expertise

Land Surveying

Boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS, construction staking, topographic mapping, legal descriptions, and geodetic control across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.

ALTA/NSPSBoundaryConstruction StakingTopographicLegal DescriptionsGeodetic Control

Technology & AI

Building production-grade web applications, workflow automation tools, and AI-powered systems that solve real problems in the surveying and land development industry.

React / Next.jsAPI DesignAI IntegrationWorkflow AutomationData PipelinesSaaS Development

Leadership & Operations

Managing survey departments, project workflows, staff development, client relationships, and business development. Bridging the gap between field operations and modern technology.

Department ManagementProject DeliveryQA/QC SystemsClient RelationsBusiness DevelopmentTeam Building
Projects

Building at the edge of surveying & technology

Active

Vanguard Geomatics

Advanced surveying technology brand exploring next-generation tools for the geospatial industry. AI-powered workflows, data intelligence, and precision measurement systems.

Surveying TechAIGeospatial
Production

Internal Operations Suite

Suite of React-based management tools including project tracking, QA/QC review systems, billing dashboards, workload management, and compliance tracking — built to modernize survey department operations.

ReactOperationsWorkflow
In Development

Parcel Intelligence Platform

B2B SaaS concept for AI-powered county records digitization, legal description validation, and parcel data curation — leveraging PLS domain expertise for scalable data products.

SaaSDataAI
Background
Present

Director of Land Surveying

LDC, Inc.

Leading survey operations and department management across multiple offices. Driving business development, overseeing QA/QC systems, and building internal technology tools to modernize workflows.

Ongoing

Founder

Vanguard Geomatics

Developing advanced surveying technology concepts and B2B SaaS products that bridge traditional surveying with modern AI capabilities.

2019

Survey Manager

LDC, Inc.

Promoted to manage survey teams and project delivery. Oversaw scheduling, resource allocation, and quality control across residential and commercial development projects.

2015

Project Surveyor, PLS

LDC, Inc.

Earned Professional Land Surveyor license. Led boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, construction staking, and legal description preparation as a licensed professional.

2011

Survey Technician, LSIT

LDC, Inc.

Joined LDC as a Land Surveyor in Training. Performed field surveys, data processing, drafting, and calculations while preparing for PLS licensure.

2005

Survey Technician

Western Engineers & Surveyors, Inc.

Started career in land surveying. Gained foundational field experience in boundary, topographic, and construction surveys over nearly six years.

Education

Land Surveying & Business

Renton Technical College · Everett Community College

Studied Land Surveying at Renton Technical College and Business Administration at Everett Community College.

Contact

Let's work
together

Open to conversations about surveying projects, technology partnerships, consulting, and innovative applications of AI in the geospatial industry.

Email
vince@vincetownsend.com
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Location
Mill Creek, Washington