We're a small team making tech in our South Central PA civil engineering firm.
And we're obsessed with keeping it simple.
After pursuing a master's degree in Structural Engineering from Penn State, John was hired in 2011 as a Bridge Engineer. Quickly showing his aptitude for coding and design, he has steadily grown into his current position as Senior Software Engineer. As the lead programmer and problem solver, his fingerprint can be found on every square inch of CSDatum and Permit Manager. A Lancaster County native, John enjoys spending time with his family, and playing as many rounds of disc golf as humanly possible.
Jordan began his career at C.S. Davidson in 2002 as an intern in the Bridge Department. After his graduation from Penn State, he worked as an engineer in the Bridge group - managing it from 2010 to 2018. He was instrumental in creating CSDatum with John Petro and continues to dabble with programming, user experience design and SQL database manipulation. He now helps guide the company as the Chief Administrative Officer, and still enjoys providing support and sales for the software. Jordan lives in Lancaster County and enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and 6 children.
Mike joined the CSDatum team in 2016 and has helped shape it from early tools into the platform it is today. A graduate of York College, Mike draws on his tutoring experience to mentor new members of our team. His steady expertise and passion have been key in developing mapping and permitting tools that make complex work feel simple. Outside of CSDatum, he’s a proud husband and father of two, drone pilot, motorcyclist, and adventure-seeker.
Kyle joined the CSDatum team as an intern in 2017 while pursuing his degree in Computer Science from York College. After graduating, Kyle joined full-time in 2018 and has been a vital part of the team by further building out both CSDatum and Permit Manager. In his free time, Kyle enjoys playing guitar and hiking.
Ryan joined the CSDatum team as an intern in 2024. Following his graduation from York College with a degree in Computer Science and a successful internship experience, he transitioned into a full-time role. Today, he leverages the knowledge and mentorship he gained to help drive the continued development of CSDatum. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys motorcycling, exploring new technology and side projects, and staying active through exercise.
Catherine joined the CSDatum team full-time in 2026 after a successful internship and the completion of her Computer Science degree. A former physics teacher, she brings a love of learning and a passion for usability to her work as a software engineer. Beyond CSDatum, Catherine loves kayaking, all things sci-fi, and traveling with her family.
Jonathan's background is in urban planning, with years of planning and zoning experience as a county planner, township zoning officer, and planning/zoning consultant. Jonathan brings these varied background experiences together to help users get maximum benefit from the software. Jonathan lives only a few miles from the Appalachian Trail and loves to heed its call to go for a hike.
