Roles

Geologist II

Geostatistical Modeling & Analysis

  • Developed and optimized a Python-based workflow to select estimator methods and modeling parameters for interpolating the Rock Quality Designation (RQD) model, ensuring alignment with reconciliation standards in the Climax mining district.
  • Creating Python scripts to automate resource modeling and estimation workflows, improving efficiency and repeatability.
  • Performing variogram analysis using PyGSLIB and RMSP (a Python-based geostatistical modeling package) to assess spatial correlation, continuity, and geological trends.
  • Designing variogram workflows based on data density and geological domains to improve model accuracy.
  • Creating workflows for multivariate stochastic simulation to support mine planning, drilling optimization, and ore routing decisions.
  • Performing resource grade interpolation and spatial modeling to support geological assessments.

Tool Development & Automation

  • Developing an internal long-range model Python package to streamline use of RMSP for geology modelers, including custom wrappers and Excel-based parameter configuration.
  • Building and maintaining a CI/CD pipeline in Azure DevOps for LRMPY, a private Python package for geostatistical modeling.
  • Automating build, test, and release processes using YAML pipelines with unit testing, linting, and packaging.
  • Configuring secure deployment to a private PyPI repository and managing credentials with Azure Key Vault.
  • Improving development efficiency and reducing manual deployment time by over 80% through continuous integration practices.

Training & Collaboration

  • Training exploration teams on Python and RMSP, focusing on practical applications in geologic resource modeling and workflow automation.
  • Collaborating with geologists and data scientists to align modeling tools with operational needs and improve resource evaluation processes.

Geo-Data Scientist

Geostatistical Modeling & Data Science

  • Cleaned and prepared geological datasets using data science frameworks to support geostatistical analysis and modeling.
  • Performed exploratory data analysis and statistical interpretation of assay and composite data using Python to inform resource modeling and evaluation.
  • Created Python scripts to automate resource modeling and estimation workflows, improving efficiency and reproducibility.
  • Coded geological attributes (ore type, lithology, alterations) into block models and composite data to ensure accurate geological interpretation during interpolation.
  • Performed variogram analysis using PyGSLIB and RMSP to assess spatial correlation, continuity, and geological trends; designed variogram workflows based on data density and domain characteristics.
  • Conducted resource grade interpolation using Python to estimate copper distribution in the Safford and Morenci districts.
  • Created workflows for multivariate stochastic simulation to support mine planning, drilling optimization, and ore routing decisions.
  • Developed a leave-one-hole-out cross-validation and point validation workflow using Python for the El Abra Mining District.
  • Designed a streamlined process for statistical validation of block models, using the Chino-Cobre Mining District as a case study.

Machine Learning & Application Development

  • Extracted, standardized, and preprocessed datasets to ensure high-quality input for machine learning models.
  • Developed machine learning models (CNN, FNN) to automate mineral phase identification from X-ray diffraction (XRD) data.
    Built executable applications to deploy ML models for automated mineral phase determination from XRD data.
  • Designed and implemented GUI tools for dynamic visualization of acid solubility and quick leach test results.

Tooling & Team Enablement

  • Developed an internal long-range model Python package to streamline use of RMSP, including custom wrappers and Excel-based parameter configuration.
  • Created a function to enhance visualization of RMSP tab results, enabling flexible layout and consolidated HTML output.
  • Trained exploration teams on Python and RMSP, focusing on practical applications in geologic resource modeling.

Data Analyst & Geologist Intern

  • Data cleaning and preparation of data for geostatistical analysis using data science framework
  • Statistical and Exploratory Data Analysis of copper assay data with python
  • Created python scripts to automate resource modelling and estimation workflow
  • Performed variogram analysis to determine spatial correlation within the copper assay data using PyGSLIB and RMSP python library.
  • Developed and presented ideas to team lead and manager on how to implement machine learning in automating the classification of rock lithologies within the exploration and modelling workflow.
  • Developed approach to improve the team’s current modelling workflow

Data Analyst & Geologist Intern

  • Created sample identification labels and submitting samples for laboratory analysis using computerized data transfer systems.
  • Logged drill cuttings and drilled core samples to identify rock types, copper mineralization, alteration, and acid consumption
  • Applied geostatistical algorithms and data analytic techniques to create block model for resource estimation and forecast modeling.
  • Quantified uncertainty within the resource estimate using variogram analysis and multivariate transform simulation with python 

Machine Learning Intern

  • Setup machine learning framework/workflow for resource modeling team at Exodus dry mine, Nevada Gold Mines.
  • Optimized rock classification workflow by developing rock classification system using convolutional neural network algorithm. This improves time used for manual classification by 80%.
  • Designed and deployed the model via a web application using streamlit. Web-App Demo
  • Incorporated geochemical data to understand and translate complex business problems into machine learning problems.
  • Documented step by step procedure used in developing rock classification system in the SOP delivered to the Mineral Resource Team.
  • Working on object recognition using tensorflow to further identify sub-rock types within some geological core boxes.

Data Scientist Intern

  • Identified, analyzed and interpreted trends in complex data sets using supervised and unsupervised learning techniques.
  • Used Python to manage, analyze, and visualize large data sets.
  • Built machine learning model using linear regression and support vector machine with an 80% accuracy to predict customer’s reaction on the new product to be released by one of the company’s client.
  • Applied appropriate data science techniques to develop an insurance prediction system (95% accuracy) that predicts the best policies for individual clients.

Geospatial Data Analyst

  • Created and deployed an enterprise GIS system for the company using Geoserver, apache Tomcat, PostGres, and Ngrok tunneling
  • Used GIS analytic tools to develop an eMarketing tool which was a channel for marketing the company’s product. This increased sales by 60%
  • Analyzed transactions to build logical business intelligence model for real-time reporting
  • Developed a geolocation and suitability map to help access the performance of a client product within the states of
  • Carried out a GIS-Based suitability analysis for a telecommunication company using multi-criteria decision analytic tools. The suitability map produced was implemented in strategic locations by the client. This improved the quality of services delivered in the location by 80%.