Oliver Pollard

About Oliver Pollard

Leading SAM’s national expansion across Data Centers and Energy, two of the fastest-scaling, most capital-intensive infrastructure markets in the U.S. Focused on where capital is being deployed, I position SAM early with developers, utilities, and EPC partners -converting opportunity into executable work and long-term client relationships. Drive integration of surveying, geospatial, inspection, and digital capabilities to deliver full-scope solutions across the infrastructure lifecycle. Core Focus: Market expansion • Client acquisition • Strategic partnerships • Revenue growth

Experience

1. Principal Senior Vice President Growth & Strategy - Data Centers & Energy

   SAM

   Mar 2026 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Driving SAM’s national expansion in Data Centers and Energy. These are two of the most capital-intensive and rapidly scaling infrastructure markets in the country.Focused on capturing market share in environments fueled by AI-driven demand, hyperscale development, grid expansion and the demand for Energy, I lead strategy and execution to position SAM as a go-to partner for Energy Operators, project developers, utilities, and EPC firms delivering next-generation infrastructure.Core Priorities:Win New Markets – Establish SAM in high-growth data center and energy corridors nationwideCapture Key Clients – Build direct relationships with operators, hyperscalers, developers, utilities, and top-tier EPCsIntegrate Capabilities – Deliver fully integrated surveying, geospatial, inspection, and digital solutions across all service linesConvert Strategy to Revenue – Drive pursuits from early-stage positioning through award and executionObjective: Scale SAM’s national footprint by aligning the right clients, markets, and capabilities—turning unprecedented infrastructure investment into sustained, executable growth.

Education

• Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Geographic Information Science and Cartography

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Legal Descriptions
• Lidar
• Gis
• Data Mapping
• Boundary
• Autocad Civil 3d
• Autocad
• Natural Gas
• Geomatics
• Data Collection
• Subdivisions
• Cad
• Easements
• Gps
• Esri
• Surveying
• Construction
• Petroleum
• Energy
• Site Plans
• Arcgis
• Road
• Alta Surveys
• Highways
• Topographic Surveys
• Cartography
• Geographic Information Systems (Gis)
• Pipelines
• Laser Scanning