At Evari, our strength lies in the exceptional individuals who make up our team.
A powerhouse unit comprising highly efficient GIS Professionals, Systems Architects, Cloud Computing Specialists, GIS Analysts, Field Managers, and GIS Technicians—allow us to introduce the individuals who drive Evari forward.
Meet the Evari Team
Leadership Team
President
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Eva has been President of Evari GIS Consulting since January 1, 2024, and leads the company’s strategic planning, financial decision-making, and staff wellness and development. Under her leadership, Evari GIS Consulting has earned federal certification as a woman-owned business and continues to thrive as a leader in GIS consulting. Eva is qualified as an architectural historian under Secretary of the Interior standards. She heads the historic resource consulting arm of Evari with the goal of leveraging GIS technology to honor and preserve the built environment.
Previously, Eva served as adjunct faculty at both Woodbury University and the University of San Diego, where she taught courses in architectural history, urban studies, and landscape theory. Her research on the history and politics of urban design and architecture has been widely published, and she has lectured extensively on these topics.
Eva holds a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, and earned her M.A. (2004) and Ph.D. (2009) in Visual Studies from the University of California, Irvine. She recently completed a Certificate in CEQA Practice from UCSD (2024).
In addition to her role at Evari, Eva is a member of the City of San Diego Historical Resource Board. She is a member of the Society of Architectural Historians and the California Preservation Foundation.
CEO
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Brian has worked in the transportation planning and engineering field since 2007, with an emphasis on walking and biking. In this time, he has managed projects in both the private and non-profit sectors, with an emphasis on developing active transportation master plans, programs, and facilities for people of all ages and abilities.
Spatial intelligence and the clear presentation of spatial information and relationships has always been a passion of his, and he followed his passion to Evari GIS in the summer of 2019, where he serves as the Director of Business Development, helping clients throughout the country solve complex geospatial problems through custom GIS applications and analysis.
Since 2024, he has served as the Managing Director of Evari, and is responsible for all work under contract, as well as the day-to-day operations of the company. He sits on the Caltrans Walking and Biking Technical Advisory Committee, and also serves as the Vice Chair of the San Diego Chamber of Commerce Land Use and Transportation Committee.
In his spare time, he enjoys surfing, tending his plumeria plants, and otherwise enjoying the quintessential San Diego lifestyle.
Operations Team
Evari's Operations Team integrates systems architecture, custom development, and ongoing support with hands-on GIS analysis, project management, and client coordination. By aligning technical infrastructure with project delivery, we ensure every solution is practical, scalable, and built for long-term success.
Senior GIS Analyst
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Dan Hamalainen started at Evari in 2021 as a Junior GIS Analyst and quickly rose to become a Project Manager for some of the company's largest projects to date. He gained experience in organizing field crews, architecting data systems, and developing new best practices for data collection and hygiene.
Dan graduated from Carleton College in 2016 with a BA in Economics as well as from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in 2019 with an MS in Data Intelligence and GeoAnalytics. He leverages his skills to help clients and teams meet project goals. His subject interests include data collection, community planning, active mobility, remote sensing, Smart Cities technologies, public works asset management, and water infrastructure.
Senior GIS Administrator
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Carl has extensive experience managing street light auditing projects, organizing field crews, and optimizing mobile ArcGIS applications for in-the-field use and assessment. He has worked on Evari projects for important clients like Siemens and Southern Contracting, in San Diego and Cape Cod.
Carl graduated with a BS in Geography from Arizona State University in 2013, and is an Accredited Technical Professional of AWS (Amazon Web Services). He is interested in leveraging AWS cloud computing solutions, ESRI JavaScript API, ArcGIS web app builder, and mobile GIS applications to meet the needs of clients.
Senior Manager, Planning & Lighting
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Mia Jean-Sicard has worked in the transportation lighting field since 2013. Her project experience in the public sector has focused on lighting safety for transit, highways, and city streets.
As the Manager of Planning and Lighting, Mia supports lighting focused GIS-enabled planning and infrastructure projects and programs. Including lighting master plans and asset management, while coordinating mid-sized multidiscipline project teams.
Mia completed her Master’s Degree in Sustainable Design, and brings to practice efforts toward sustainable regional and community planning, healthy and green building design, and sustainable policy and advocacy.
She is currently the Vice President of the Boston Chapter of the IES, which supports lighting professionals through education, knowledge exchange, and professional development.
In her spare time, Mia enjoys birding and hiking with her family.
GIS Technician
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Linus Wallace joined Evari Consulting in 2022 as a GIS Field Technician and quickly transitioned into a remote role focused on reviewing field data to ensure accuracy and identify potential issues in initial audits. Building on this experience, he has contributed to a wide range of projects and has played a key role in every fully remote audit conducted by our team.
Linus holds a degree in Animation from the University of the Arts, bringing a unique perspective to GIS through his training in visual storytelling, composition, and design. He applies these skills to enhance the clarity and usability of spatial data, translating complex datasets into intuitive visual formats. In addition to supporting data quality and analysis, Linus develops videos and graphic materials that communicate our workflows, data collection efforts, and the capabilities of EvariLUX.
Financial and Human Resources Team
Evari’s financial team handles invoicing, insurance, human resources, and business management.
Accounting Administrative Assistant
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As the Accounting Administrator, Colleen works with Evari GIS’ President to ensure the smooth operation of the finance and human resources sides of Evari. Her love of numbers and working with people offer a unique skill set to help facilitate the continued growth of the company. She is always looking for new ways to streamline processes and enhance the employee experience. Colleen holds a B.A. in Psychology from University of California, San Diego. She recently earned her Community Friendly Lighting Certification (CFLC) and is an active member of The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business (IMA).