Alex Cassidy-Neumiller customer spotlight using Skadi 100 GNSS receiver for archeology in Ontario Canada with Apex Archaeology

Customer Spotlight: Alex Cassidy-Neumiller Explores the Past of Ontario Province with Precision

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For Alex Cassidy‑Neumiller, each day in the field offers a rare window into the past — glimpses of the people, places, and stories that shaped Ontario long before modern society took root. As Founder and CEO of Brantford‑based Apex Archaeology, Inc., Alex leads a team dedicated to responsible, evidence‑driven archaeology across the province. His work is grounded in curiosity, guided by provincial heritage regulations, and powered by the belief that every site has a story worth preserving.

To document archaeological features, record site conditions, or capture the precise location of an artifact, Alex relies on a geospatial toolkit built for accuracy and adaptability. Mobile mapping applications, a range of smartphones and field gear, and Eos Positioning Systems GNSS receivers help him prepare for the unpredictable rhythms of field work. Whether navigating a densely wooded property with a handheld setup or surveying open terrain with a range pole, Alex’s workflow is designed to shift seamlessly as conditions change.

In this customer spotlight, Alex shares how the flexibility of Skadi 100™ GNSS receiver supports his work across varied environments — and how precision positioning helps bridge the gap between the past and the present, one site at a time.

1. Why are you passionate about your job?

I enjoy getting glimpses into the past through the materials we encounter while carrying out our work. We constantly learn something new about a particular area or property in this job, which always keeps things interesting. Being able to engage with and positively impact the cultural heritage of the Province of Ontario is a great privilege and something that I take seriously — but also seriously enjoy.

This map is one example of a study area and the types of data — including photo location and direction, artifact findspots, archaeological site extents, and more — Apex Archaeology typically records with high accuracy from the Skadi 100.
This map is one example of a study area and the types of data — including photo location and direction, artifact findspots, archaeological site extents, and more — Apex Archaeology typically records with high accuracy from the Skadi 100.

2. How did you first find out about Eos Positioning Systems’ GNSS products?

I first found out about Eos Positioning Systems’ GNSS products by doing a simple online search.

3. What do you use Eos GNSS products for?

We use Eos GNSS receivers for our archaeological field work. We record a variety of locations in the field, including photo locations, existing property conditions, artifacts, and archaeological sites.

In this image, Alex's team conducts a pedestrian survey in an agricultural field. A pedestrian survey is a methodology whereby they search for artifacts visible on a site's surface.
In this image, Alex's team conducts a pedestrian survey in an agricultural field. A pedestrian survey is a methodology whereby they search for artifacts visible on a site's surface.

4. Do you have a favorite experience or memory from your projects with Eos hardware?

The adaptability of the device is what most often comes to mind. I appreciate being able to quickly transition from using it with one person’s phone to another person’s and being able to transition from using it as a handheld device while fieldwalking to using it on a pole in a few moments. We often need to quickly transition in the field, and the Skadi 100 makes this very doable.

A second methodology Alex's team uses is a test pit survey. This type of survey provides an initial screening of a broad study area to determine if anything of significance could be under the surface. It's often used to determine whether an archaeological site exists based on underground findings.
A second methodology Alex’s team uses is a test pit survey. This type of survey provides an initial screening of a broad study area to determine if anything of significance could be under the surface. It’s often used to determine whether an archaeological site exists based on underground findings.

5. Do you have a favorite feature of Eos GNSS receivers?

Our favorite feature of the Eos GNSS receivers is its compatibility. It is great to be able to easily connect the receiver to a mobile device and then utilize it as a data collector with the improved accuracy in our preferred data collection application.

In this image, Alex's team performs another methodology known as a block excavation. A block excavation is a method of assessment on a known site of significance, typically when a detailed assessment is required during late-stage mitigation through excavation.
In this image, Alex's team performs another methodology known as a block excavation. A block excavation is a method of assessment on a known site of significance, typically when a detailed assessment is required during late-stage mitigation through excavation.

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