Professional Summary

During the past 25+ years I’ve worked in more than 56 countries accumulating vast years of experience in the application of surface geochemistry. My work has focused in hydrocarbons, hydrogen, helium, geothermal exploration and soil and groundwater pollution conducting field data acquisition, laboratory work, analytical and statistical interpretation work.

Additionally, part of my work has included geological modeling techniques, analyzing geological data, interpretation and integration of geochemical, microbiological, geological, GIS and geophysical data and complex report writing.

While doing my scientific and fieldwork, I acquired a solid knowhow and experience organizing logistics, large international mobilizations of equipment and personnel, budgeting, security, HSE and extensive experience in environmental and social studies.

Exploration Geologist

During my career, I also acquired fundamental experience as an Exploration Geologist for conventional and unconventional Oil and Gas, Helium, Hydrogen and Geothermal sources while conducting surface geochemical studies evaluating prospects, conducting surface geological mapping, topographic mapping, GPS surveying, geophysical and satellite data interpretation and data management and its integration into GIS Applications.

Business Managment Experience

In the business and management part I have created and co-founder services companies and Laboratories in South America (Colombia and Argentina), Southeast Asia, (Malaysia, Singapore), the Middle-East, France and the USA.

Lecturer and Instructor Experience

I’m an active lecturer and instructor with recent experience teaching Surface Geochemical Exploration, Geology for Non-geologists and supporting legal teams. Additionally, I constantly organizing field trips for geoscientists in the Persian Gulf countries, Malaysia, Indonesia, France, Spain, New Zealand and Japan.

Laboratory Experience

My direct involvement with laboratories includes but not limited to:

• Developing sampling and analytical protocols
• Writing standard operating procedures and risk assessments
• Setting up new laboratories facilities (permanent and mobile laboratories) for Gas and Liquid Gas Chromatography, Fluorescence analysis, Mass spectrometry, Microbiology incubation.
• Keeping maintenance logs
• Periodic calibration and preventive maintenance
• Training new users
• Laboratory support and management

Key Skills

• Geochemistry – Geology
• Fieldwork
• Soil Sampling
• Polluted Lands / Soils
• Geological Mapping
• Geological Software – GIS, ArcGIS
• Statistical Software
• Electrical Resistivity surveys
• Gravity and Magnetics
• GPS Surveying
• Well Drilling for groundwater production
• Drilling for soil and groundwater contamination studies
• Laboratory Work and Management
• Technical report writing
• Conducting research
• Project and Budget Management
• Project and Budget Management
• Health, Safety and Environment HSE
• Logistics
• Marketing
• Multitasking
• Problem-solving aptitude

Languages

• English – Bilingual 
• French – Bilingual 
• Spanish – Bilingual 

Software and Computer Skills

• Excel
• Word
• PowerPoint
• Adobe Acrobat (Photoshop, InDesign)
• Mapping and Geological Software (SURFER, Grapher, Strater, Didger)
• ArcGIS
• GPS Surveying Software
• Windows
• MAC
• Word Press

Education

TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY – Missouri, USA – 1987 – 1991
Pre-Engineering, Fine Arts – Printmaking

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA, USA – 1993- 1995
Bachelor Degree of Science in Petroleum Geology
Concentration on GIS and Computer Mapping
Seismic Acquisition for Natural Gas Exploration
Application of Geophysics to Archeological Exploration
Minor: Anthropology – Archeology

Work History

2010 – Current – E&P GeoField Services Singapore – Japan – France – Hybrid Exploration Geologist, Geochemist, Director of International Operations.

Creation and management of geochemical Fixed and Mobil dry and wet laboratories for onshore and offshore work in the Persian Gulf countries.

Geochemical and Geophysical studies for hydrocarbon exploration and polluted sites in the Persian Gulf countries.

Implementation of quality control measures to ensure consistency and reliability in collected data sets during fieldwork assignments.

Development and implementation of real-time data interpretation and communication strategies for field investigations.

2010 – 2019
E&P FIELD SERVICES ASIA SDN. BHD – Malaysia – Hybrid – Co-founder Technical Director, Marketing, Field Operations in Southeast Asia and Africa.

Geochemical and geophysical studies for hydrocarbon exploration and polluted sites.

2005 – 2013
GEOMICROBIAL TECH INTERNATIONAL – France
Manager Director – Petroleum Geologist, Geochemist, Director of International Operations.

Creation and management of geochemical Fixed and Mobil dry and wet laboratories for geochemical studies onshore and offshore.

Development of strategies for field investigations.

2000 – 2002

Kidnapped by the National Liberation Army (ELN) in Colombia.

1997 – 2000 (December)
GEOMICROBIAL TECH. INC – USA – Argentina – Colombia – Hybrid
Geologist, Director of International Operations in South America.

Responsible of mobile Laboratory work.

Participated in fieldwork for soil sampling, collecting vital samples for laboratory analysis and interpretation.

1998 – 1999
KAPPA ENERGY CANADA
Geologist, New Ventures Team Colombia.

1997 – 1999
OPON DEVELOPMENT LLC
New Ventures Project Manager – South America.

Implementation of quality control measures to ensure consistency and reliability in collected data sets during fieldwork assignments.

1995 – 1998
GEOPOZOS S. A.
Wellsite Geologist – Underwater and Hydrocarbon Exploration.