Brett Heist is a Senior Solution Engineer at Esri specializing in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry. With over a decade of AEC experience and a foundation in Environmental Geography and spatial data science, Brett brings a rare combination of domain depth and technical fluency to his work.

At Esri, Brett helps AEC organizations unlock the strategic value of location intelligence, from translating complex GIS capabilities into clear business outcomes to developing technical solutions that fit real-world workflows. He's a regular presence at industry conferences, an active creator of AEC-focused content, and someone who gravitates toward the intersection of spatial data, automation, and practical problem-solving.

Whether he's writing Arcade expressions, building out Python workflows, or piloting a drone to capture aerial data, Brett's approach is consistent: find the most effective way to make spatial technology work harder for the people using it.