CV E&P Geoscience Geocomputing, data warehousing, geomatics, project management

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Last Updated: Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Please find enclosed my CV.

I have a diverse background in the Exploration & Production Geocomputing & Geoscience, data warehousing, and information management. I've worked in many different roles - from being a developer to operations.

As my CV shows clearly, I've worked internationally before, with a large part of my experience in Africa. I have worked in South Africa with Soeker E&P (now PetroSA) and in North Africa with Sonatrach and ETAP (while with Schlumberger).

I have a strong desire to return to work overseas (outside of North America) and believe I have the skillset and experience for many different roles in geocomputing, geoscience, operations, and information management.

BC Ministry of Education, Education Data Warehouse, ITMB/IMG, September 2005 to Present (Subcontracted with Fujitsu Consulting Canada)
Victoria, BC, Canada
• Maintain EDW Operations (ETL).
• Documentation of procedures and routines and how to load data, QA/QC data, and put forward recommendations to business.
• Implement Security within GAME (An Oracle application developed by TeamMeta Information Systems) that incorporate VPD.
• Problem solve day-to-day problems with data, data models, and train new users about the GAME application.

Terra ETL, March 2005 to Present
Vancouver, Victoria, BC, Canada
• As Principal, implemented and supported large data warehouses, exploration and production software packages from major vendors and small software developers.
• Coordinated and facilitated meetings and workshops for technical and/or non-technical stakeholders concerning the software as it relates to process improvement, data loading, etc.
• Provided training, documentation, and education for software tools and/or custom developed applications.
• Implemented GIS software packages from various vendors, including ESRI (ArcView), Safe FME, Blue Marble Geographic Calculator, etc.
• Managed and/or assisted with acceptance testing of software and quality assurance with respect to standards for documentation, IT, deliverables, and project delivery.

GeoGraphs Systems Corporation, November 2003 to February 2005
Vancouver, BC, Canada
• As Managing Partner, performed day to day operations of GeoGraphs Corporation.
• Responsibilities included: Reviewed contracts and developments of partnership agreements for resellers (VAR), OEM’s, etc, Performed business development & marketing, completed technical writing and publishing for all GeoGraphs products.
• Trained and consulted on GeoGraphs products.
• Presented findings and new product development solutions at tradeshows and papers.
• Performed technical presentations to potential clients and local user group meetings.
• Prepared bids/RFP’s/RFQ’s.
• Performed business operations & management.
• Performed testing and QA of GeoGraphs products before being brought to market.
• Developed new product ideas and the integration of other vendor products.
• Performed data cleaning and loading into ArcView and GeoGraphs internet mapping software. Quality control of data using ArcView and ESRI GeoExplorer.
• Worked with Geo-correcting imagery and reprojection of various datasets using tools developed by ESRI and Safe Software

Schlumberger GeoQuest, September 2001 to October 2003
Algiers, Hassi Messaoud, Berkaoui, Hassi R’Mel, Algeria
Tunis, Tunisia
• As Lead Engineer and Project Manager for Information Management, developed and promoted local team of over 20 people.
• Responsibilities included: Installed new software, hardware, and networks to remote regions of the Sahara Desert (10 regions). Provided technical vision, support and development of data management procedures and methodologies to the clients (Sonatrach, ETAP, JV's, and Internal).
• Planned projects encompassing the cleaning of data, training, consolidation of databases and projects, along with the networks and types of software required to manage, manipulate, and interpret the data.
• Developed procedures and complementary scripts/programs for updating, storing and implementing standards and conventions to be used in production and exploration.
• Worked on RFP's for production software, Site Assessments for Information Tenders, and course development for training (client and internal).

Schlumberger GeoQuest, Conoco Service Team, October 1998 to August 2001
Houston, TX, USA
• As Information Management DBA, Data & Business Analyst, and Technical Lead, performed project management and was responsible for implementation of software, databases, and procedures.
• Consulted on geodetic datums and map projections, worldwide for Conoco and GeoQuest.
• Supported the Lobo (Domestic - South Texas) and Advanced Exploration Organization (International) groups through writing of scripts (for loading, cleaning, updating), procedures and FAQ's for users.
• Performed customizations, data mapping, database problem resolutions, database set-up, integrity checking of data, co-ordination of data loading, software upgrades, security, ownership, etc. and the integration of ESRI products and GeoQuest software applications.

Schlumberger GeoQuest, Mobil TCS Implementation, Dallas & Farmer's Branch, July 1997 to October 1998
Dallas, TX, USA
• As DBA and Data & Business Analyst, was responsible for Project Management and implementation of software, databases, and procedures for Mobil Oil.
• Consulted on geodetic datums and map projections, worldwide for Mobil and GeoQuest.
• Resolved geodetic problems related to the loading of international datasets into a common geodetic datum.
• Supported the New Exploration and Production group - the group covered North and South America, Asia, Africa and Europe.
• Participated in the testing and commercialization of the GeoQuest software.
• Customized data mapping, database problem resolutions, database set-up, integrity checking of data, co-ordination of data loading, software upgrades, security, ownership, etc.

Schlumberger GeoQuest, Data Management Support, December 1996 to June 1997
Houston, TX, USA
• As Data and Exploration Analyst, provided client consultation throughout North America in support of data management applications and Oracle.
• Provided consulting on geodetic datums and map projections for GeoQuest worldwide.
• Provided consulting on-site to clients in Austin and Dallas, Texas; Bakersfield, California; and Denver, Colorado.
• Participated in the testing and commercialization of the GeoQuest software.
• Performed database and data model problem resolutions.

Veritas DGC GeoServices, Canex Information Solutions Division, July 1995 to December 1996
Calgary, AB, Canada
• As Technical Support/Data & Business Analyst, supervised two analysts on projects relating to the data and software.
• Performed the set-up and design of standards for the development of programs, procedures and documentation.
• Worked with many clients in handling problems related to the databases and mapping software.
• Verified and validated data as it relates to sub-surface ownership (zones, pools, etc.), surface ownership, pipelines, leases/concessions, freehold and Crown lands, wells, and seismic.
• Customized Unix scripts and system administration.
• Tested and commercialized Veritas' software.

Boyd PetroSearch, March 1995 to June 1995
Calgary, AB, Canada
• As GIS/Mapping Development Engineer, dDesigned and developed of databases, data models, and applications for pipelines, permitting and releasing, and Geographic Information Systems.
• Performed software development and migration between two distinct database systems (Ingres to Oracle) for a Data Entry and Management package for seismic Permitting and Releasing (Financial, Surface Lease Agreements).
• Verified and validated data as it relates to surface ownership, freehold and Crown lands, wells, and seismic.
• Developed Unix scripts and system administration.
• Resolved database and data model problems

Independent Consultant, April 1994 to March 1995
Calgary, AB, Canada
• As an independent consultant, designed and developed databases, data models for geophysical applications, such as AVO and Inversions.
• Consulted on the various versions of the ATS/STS/NTS grid systems for Western Canada and NAD27/NAD83 issues.
• Developed Unix scripts and system administration.
• Resolved database and data model problems.

Mount Royal College, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Petroleum Land Contract and Administration Certificate 1996
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Applied Environmental Management Certificate 1995
University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Bachelor of Science in Surveying Engineering 1994

Database Administration
Finder/GeoFrame - Schlumberger Products
OpenWorks - Landmark Products
C++
PL/SQL
Oracle

Project Summary
Soeker E&P, Petroleum Agency - Geodetic/Cartography Project
• This project required moving all exploration software co-ordinates from the Cape Datum to the Hartebeestook94 Datum (WGS84).
• Conducted a site assessment in Cape Town, along with consultation with the University of Cape Town and appropriate government agencies.
• Assessed the cost of man hours was conducted, along with a detailed plan for software recommendations.
• Developed procedures to send out for product development.
• Reports results led to the implementation of a new grid in the GCRT filter (see below).
• The project was co-ordinated in Houston, software developed and modified in Austin, and then implemented late in 2002 in South Africa successfully.

GeoShare Cartographic Reprojection Tool (GCRT) Project
• Involved in the testing and development and modifications of the GCRT software.
• Developed software that allowed for the sharing of data between E&P applications using the GeoShare Data Model. The GCRT operated as an independent filter and allowed co-ordinate transformations and map projection information to be maintained or transformed when sharing data between E&P applications.

PDVSA Datum Project
• Acted as a consultant and reviewer of the documents and procedures to move PDVSA from the local PSAD56 datum to REGVEN (WGS84).
• Tools and Technologies used: GeoQuest, LandMark, and other third party packages.

Finder 8.5 to Finder 9.0 GDT/USGS Migration Project
• Aided the engineering and commercialization on scripts, routines, mapping between datum libraries, and testing of the software.
• Successfully completed the project and the routines for migration was implemented in the Finder 9.0 release.

Permitting and Releasing Database Project
• Wrote and migrated a large database from Ingres to Oracle successfully.
• Wrote the User Interface and Menus to allow daily entry and verification of data being entered.
• Completed the project on-time.
• Implemented the project upon completion.