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Andrew Mills

Andrew Mills

Technical Summer Student-Geophysics

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Thermal Geophysicist

  • Education

    • University of Calgary

      2015 - 2017
      Master of Science (MSc) Geophysics

      Activities and Societies: CREWES • Near surface characterization and velocity inversion using exploration scale seismic data.• Conducted field near-surface seismic survey, including deployment and data acquisition.• Elastic wavefield modelling, processing and analysis of generated shot records.• Adapted multi-channel analysis of surface waves (MASW) methods for use on exploration scale data.• Programmed a least-squares velocity inversion program in MatLab; applied to synthetic and field data.• Utilized… Show more • Near surface characterization and velocity inversion using exploration scale seismic data.• Conducted field near-surface seismic survey, including deployment and data acquisition.• Elastic wavefield modelling, processing and analysis of generated shot records.• Adapted multi-channel analysis of surface waves (MASW) methods for use on exploration scale data.• Programmed a least-squares velocity inversion program in MatLab; applied to synthetic and field data.• Utilized numerical optimization techniques to improve predictions and efficiency.1st Place Canada - 2016 AAPG Imperial Barrel Award Competition• Evaluated 950km 2D seismic data, well log data, produced a seismic interpretation consistent with geological data and regional studies, and made play recommendations on the Alaska North Slope. Show less

    • The University of Calgary

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor's degree Geophysics

      Activities and Societies: Geophysics Undergraduate Students Society (GUSS)-VP Student Life

  • Experience

    • Nexen

      May 2013 - Aug 2013
      Technical Summer Student-Geophysics

      Unconventional Exploration GroupGravity and Magnetic interpretation and modeling, in order to identify basement influences and heat flow. Made use of ArcGIS, and GeoSoft Oasis Montaj with GM-SYS modeling extension.Processing core XRF data for interpretation.

    • University of Calgary

      Sept 2015 - Apr 2017
      Graduate Teaching Assistant

      Responsible for instructing and assisting up to 24 students with labs and course assignments.

    • Nexen

      May 2017 - Aug 2017
      Geophysics Summer Student

      Canadian Oil & Gas, Resource DevelopmentConducted regional seismic evaluation of the AB and BC Montney.- Collected available seismic data, interpreted 5 horizons on 85 2D lines and a 3D volume.- Performed impedance inversion in select areas and over potential drilling targets.- Produced porosity-impedance correlation maps, utilizing manual cross-plot correlations and an original automated Petrel workflow.Performed spectral balancing on two Eagle Ford 3D seismic volumes (170 mi2) for correlation and resolution improvements.- Interpreted key horizons on updated volumes, and depth converted these surfaces. Show less

    • SAExploration

      Jan 2018 - Sept 2018
      In-Field Quality Control

      • Oversaw 4 3D seismic programs (Vibroseis and Dynamite)• Quality control all components of seismic data acquisition, ensured adherence to the client’s parameters.• Entered daily acquisition attributes into QC database; Visualized production progress and accuracy.

    • Summit Nanotech

      Apr 2018 - Dec 2018
      Lead Data Science and Research

    • Qeye - beyond elastic

      Dec 2018 - Jan 2023
      Quantitative Interpretation Geophysicist

      Project QI geophysicist supporting clients in 3D and 4D data conditioning, AVO inversion, and rock physics inversion.• Projects based in Alberta, offshore Gulf of Mexico, and onshore and offshore Europe for domestic and international clients• Performed work using proprietary python based scripting software. Wrote scripts and programs to fulfill project and client needs outside of base software capabilities.• Interfaced with and reported results directly to clients• Monitored and maintained local IT hardware and software, data library backups Show less

    • Earth Signal Processing Ltd

      Jan 2023 - Jan 2024
      Seismic Data Processor

      • Processed seismic data for oil & gas exploration, and CO2 sequestration projects in Canada, USA, and Australia• Lead processing projects, developing and validating the processing workflow

    • Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)

      Jan 2024 - now
      Project Geophysicist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ITIL Foundation Level

      AXELOS Global Best Practice
      Dec 2021