vince geisler

Vince Geisler began his career as a roboticist at Sphere Research, a spinoff of Northern Airborne Technology (NAT) in Kelowna, BC. Under the mentorship of Walter Shawlee, he developed expertise in robotics and avionics, working on groundbreaking projects including autopilot systems for helicopters and transport jets, food processing robots, and early ADS-B (Flight Track) systems.

His technical innovations extended beyond robotics into communications infrastructure. Geisler pioneered one of British Columbia's first high-speed last-mile community internet services (RMIS) in Silverton. He later implemented critical emergency communications systems, including the 911 system for the Kitimat-Stikine Regional District and CREST (Capital Region Emergency Services Telecommunications).

More recently, Geisler has focused on democratizing access to technology and scientific research. As a founding member of Victoria Makerspace, he helped establish Canada's first public biolab. His work in 2015 with the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition further demonstrated his commitment to advancing innovation in synthetic biology and robotics.

January 2025