Matthew Davidson

Experience

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  Kyloe Energy

  Mar 2011 - Jun 2011

  Technical Assistant

  Translated old pressure guage surveys and wireline log data from diskette to CD and Excel. Performed basic analyses (PvT, Flow rate v T) to determine level of corruption of data. Built chronology of all information recovered. Organised and renamed DSTs.Reviewed geochemical data (mainly crude oil biomarkers for source type and maturity) for a client company. Wrote a report commenting on likely formation conditions of the samples involved.

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  Vermilion Oil & Gas Australia

  May 2012 - Nov 2012

  Junior Geochemist & Geoscience Technical Assistant

  This involved identification and cataloguing of reservoir and geological data with relevant quality controls to allow systematic review. The main purpose is to provide efficient workflows for subsurface staff. I have also been analysing geochemical data (organic matter source and maturity) pertaining to company exploration efforts.

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  Premier COREX

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2021

  Managed core analysis projects, data evaluation and reporting to client companies. Typical analysis work included KaPhiGD base data, FRFs, HPMI, Co/Cw, probe permeametry, core gamma, CT scans, etc. I also helped set-up, take and edit the various core photography projects undertaken at Corex (WL/UV, digital FX/MF/LF camera systems, flat, turntable and rotational 3D bases). Learned to operate and undertake various core sample test types and analyses, including:KaPhiGD base data, Co/Cw conductivity tests, plug and core photography, porous plate ABRIs, core saturations, formation factor tests, chemical brine making, resistivities, viscosity and density tests, capillary Hg-injection tests. I have also been using Microsoft Dynamics NAVision software for requisitions and BSI Entropy software for risk assessments.

  • Core Services Project Coordinator & Data Analyst

    Dec 2013 - Aug 2021

  • SCAL Laboratory Technician

    Jun 2013 - Dec 2013
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  Historic Environment Scotland

  Mar 2024 - Mar 2025

  Castle Steward

  Steward at the castle and visitor centre. Duties include greeting visitors at the castle, answering queries about the site's history and facilities, giving talks on the history and context of the castle and area, locking and unlocking the castle and checking for damage & litter, mooring & casting-off cruise boats at the jetty and handling visitor departures there, re-stocking the shop, managing / operating the film theatre, plus other ad-hoc work.

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  An Crùbh Ltd.

  May 2024 - Oct 2024

  General Assistant

  Greeting visitors at the cafe, taking and serving orders, operating the till, clearing and cleaning tables, washing-up, start of day preparations, other duties as required.

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  MD Genealogy

  Oct 2024 - now

  Genealogist

  Genealogist with experience searching on-site and online archives and family history repositories with a particular focus on UK family data.

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  National Trust for Scotland

  Mar 2025 - now

  Visitor Services Supervisor - Administration (Aberdeenshire North)

  Administration duties for the Aberdeenshire North cluster of NTS properties, including finance tracking, social media oversight and other ad-hoc work.