Framingham, MA – Samiotes Consultants announced the promotion of Claudia Ponce de León to director of reality capture.
Since joining the firm in 2022, Ponce de León has played a pivotal role in expanding and re-establishing the Reality Capture department, bringing technical expertise, innovation, and leadership to the forefront of this growing service area.
In her new role, Ponce de León will lead strategy and business development for Reality Capture services while continuing to enhance the firm’s capabilities in survey-grade point cloud technology, 3D modeling, and 2D drafting. She remains an integral part of Samiotes’ civil engineering and environmental permitting projects, leveraging her expertise to deliver high-precision data and cutting-edge digital solutions.
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“Claudia has been instrumental in transforming our Reality Capture services into a core strength of our firm,” said Stephen Garvin, PE, LEED AP, president and principal of Samiotes Consultants. “Her technical knowledge, leadership, and dedication to innovation have elevated our capabilities and strengthened the value we bring to our clients. We are excited to see her take this next step and continue driving the future of Reality Capture at Samiotes.”
Additionally at the firm, Ponce de León has worked to foster a collaborative learning culture, mentored team members, and developed best practices to strengthen the firm’s expertise. She has brought together insights from Samiotes’ architect and engineer partnerships with the precision of the company’s surveying department to ensure that Point Clouds are geo-referenced. This approach is designed to facilitate seamless integration with the company’s surveys, campus base plans, and Revit models.
“Claudia’s promotion is a reflection of her outstanding contributions, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to excellence in both reality capture and civil engineering,” added Garvin. “She embodies the innovation and forward-thinking approach that defines Samiotes Consultants.”



