PURPLE ROCK - Key Persons
Ginny (BA, Earth Sciences/Geography) began with Purple Rock Inc. in September 2019 and has brought significant GIS experience to our company. She has extensive attention to detail and is able to juggle complicated datasets while pinpointing locations with great accuracy. Ginny is an avid trail runner and a professional equestrian, and is pursuing graduate studies in volcanology and geomorphology.
Grayson (BSc, Earth and Ocean Science) joined Purple Rock Inc. in July 2021 and has worked on multiple facets of the digitization process including georeferencing and processing of archival documents. His interest lies in being an "office geologist" working to use his skillset to provide the relevant information needed for field geologists to have a successful season. Outside of work Grayson spends his time on the water around Victoria, paddle boarding to see views not accessible by land.
Job Titles:
- Director, Technology
- Professional Engineer
James is a professional engineer (BEng, Electrical: Digital Signal Processing). He worked for six years at an engineering technology firm, where he designed electronic devices and software algorithms to digitize and process data. He has provided support for geoscience projects at Purple Rock Inc. since joining in 2012 by developing new technology to assist in digitization projects. At the age of 9, James started teaching himself computer programming with a pen and paper before his family had a computer.
Job Titles:
- GIT Geoscience Information Analyst
Karl (BSc, Earth Science/Geography) has worked with Purple Rock Inc. since 2008, prior to which, he worked for industry and for government. He has an uncanny ability to georeference archival documents with only snippets of geographical information. In his spare time, Karl enjoys fishing, panning for gold, and exploring BC's natural wonders.
Job Titles:
- Geoscience Information Analyst
Lindsay Richards (BSc, Geoscience, 2024) Started working with Purple Rock Inc. in February 2022 and brings expertise in greenfield exploration, predictive mapping, and marketing to the company. An experienced prospector, Lindsay has also worked with NASA, the Luxembourg Space Agency, and other organizations to develop technology for space mining. He is passionate about early-stage exploration and the opportunities presented by integrating "lost" data with exploration programs. Outside of work, Lindsay enjoys fishing, hiking, and restoring vehicles.
Nicole Barlow (BSc, Earth Science/Geography) founded Purple Rock Inc. and now serves as its President. She mentors and manages the team, coordinates efforts and liaises with external organizations and other contractors to complete multi-year projects for multiple clients simultaneously. She has a passion for helping geologists clarify their message and connecting problems with solutions. When she's not working, Nicole uses her scientific background to conduct baking experiments with her daughter.