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Sandy Smith

Sandy Smith

Palynostratigrapher

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  • About me

    Data Team Manager, Geoquip Marine: Experienced data operations, solutions & services manager, project manager - data, geoscience, & cloud.

  • Education

    • Teignmouth High School & Community College

      1979 - 1985

    • The University of Sheffield

      1991 - 1995
      Ph.D. Palynology (Geology, Biostratigraphy)

    • The University of Sheffield

      1988 - 1990
      MSc Palynology

    • Kingston University

      1985 - 1988
      BSc(hons) Geology Second Class, Upper Division

  • Experience

    • Robertson Research International Ltd.

      Aug 1995 - May 1996
      Palynostratigrapher

      Biostratigraphic (palynological) analysis of Permian to Tertiary floras. Offshore well-site experience.

    • Shell UK

      May 1996 - Oct 2001
      Stratigrapher / Geologist

      Provision of stratigraphic and geological support to all exploration and production teams working with Jurassic and Lower Cretaceous interests in Expro.

    • Halliburton

      Oct 2001 - Apr 2016

      Manage the establishment and operational delivery of the Landmark School of Exploration. Onsite Operations Integration Manager overseeing the integration of Neftex Petroleum Consultants into Landmark. A challenging role requiring a broad range of business, technical and people skills. Operational management of the UK Data Center and delivery of new business opportunities to the Europe and Sub Saharan Africa regional Cloud Services team, reporting to the Regional Services Manager. Responsible for a team of technical specialists delivering Cloud Computing and Technology Deployment Services. Ensure client satisfaction by effectively managing all operational aspects and contractual obligations of assigned Information Management and Application Hosting projects, incl. third party suppliers. Onsite Geological and Geophysical Landmark Application support professional at BP Sunbury

      • Manager, School of Exploration, Landmark (Neftex) Exploration Insights

        Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

      • Operations Integration Manager, Landmark M&A

        May 2014 - Sept 2015

      • Operations and New Business Manager, Landmark Cloud Services ESSA

        May 2013 - May 2014

      • UK Managed Services Team Lead, Landmark EAME Ltd.

        Sept 2007 - Apr 2013

      • Service Delivery & Project Manager, Landmark EAME Ltd.

        Aug 2003 - Sept 2007

      • Senior G&G Technical Consultant, Landmark EAME Ltd.

        Oct 2001 - Aug 2003

    • MERLIN ENERGY RESOURCES LIMITED

      Sept 2016 - Jul 2024
      Merlin Datawise - Division Manager

      Operational supervision, software and business development of Merlin Datawise, a trading division of Merlin Energy Resources Ltd. Merlin Datawise provides information management consultancy services and document/media storage and scanning to the SME sector of the oil & gas industry.

    • Geoquip Marine

      Jul 2024 - now
      Data Team Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Diploma in Business Process Management

      Alison - Free Online Learning
      Jul 2017
      View certificate certificate

    • ITIL Foundations

      Lynda.com
      Jun 2016
      View certificate certificate

    • Documenting Business Processes and Information Systems

      Alison - Free Online Learning
      Jul 2017
      View certificate certificate

    • PRINCE2 Practitioner

      APM Group
      May 2006

  • Volunteer Experience

    • School Governor

      Issued by Cockwood Primary School on Jan 2012
      Cockwood Primary SchoolAssociated with Sandy Smith