## About I am experienced across diverse product arenas in converting technical findings into actionable commercial solutions for customers. My aspiration is to act as a consultant for business leaders, assisting them in making decisions that result in cost reduction, enhanced insights, and the development of superior products. I also bring a unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen and strategic thinking to solve business problems and deliver impactful results. With a Ph.D. in Geology/Geophysics and an MBA in Strategy and Entrepreneurship, coupled with several years of combined experience in geological research and consulting, project management, and science education, I consider myself a multidisciplinary individual who thrives on driving businesses solutions and creating solutions through data-driven insights and analytical prowess. I leverage my analytical skills, problem-solving abilities and business acumen to research and analyze data, identify actionable insights, and communicate complex ideas in a simplified manner. I excel at working in a diverse and multicultural environment and am motivated by the opportunity to expand my knowledge and use my transferable skills in different fields and industries. I am ready to take on new challenges and learn from the best in the business. SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS \- Ph\.D\. Thesis: Sedimentology and Rock magnetism of the lower Ecca Group \(shale\-gas rocks\) of the Karoo Basin of South Africa \- 9 Honors & Awards including: • Kyle Miller Energy Fellowship at the Southern Methodist University. • Forte Foundation MBA Fellowship. • São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) Early Career Research Grant. • South African Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and National Research Foundation (NRF) Postdoctoral Grant. • Wits-TUB German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) MSc bursary. • DSI-NRF Center of Excellence for Mineral and Energy Research and Analysis (CIMERA) visiting researcher to Caltech. • International Association of Sedimentology (IAS) 34th meeting travel grant. • University of Stellenbosch MSc Research bursary. • University of Fort Hare Govan Mbeki Research fee waiver & Honors bursary. • 10 Published Research Papers and Conference publications. • Associate Editor: Sedimentologika – June 2020 – till date (https://oap.unige.ch/journals/sdk/about/editorialTeam) • Google Certified: Agile Project Management; •40 Hours HAZWOPER -OSHA Certification