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Akela Silverton-Okoye

@akelasilverton-okoye

Geophysicist at DUG Technology applying full waveform inversion to geophysical datasets and managing big-data projects.

At DUG Technology, I roll out full waveform inversion across different geophysical datasets and manage the preparation and quality control of big-data projects. I also use DUG Technology’s in-house green cloud compute to run data applications and track cluster-job costs and benefits.

At Imperial College London, I developed technical solutions for clients using full waveform inversion and researched ways to improve data fit and produce velocity models. I also tutored earth sciences students and was recognized as an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Geophysicist

Current

DUG Technology

Jun 2017 - Present (9 years 4 months)

Responsible for the roll-out of high performance compute modeling algorithms and managing big data projects. Handled stakeholder management, project administration, and supported business development.

Full Waveform Inversion High Performance Computing Cloud Computing Big Data Project Management Stakeholder Management Quality Control Data Analysis Jira Confluence

Research Consultant and Teaching Fellow

Imperial College London

Nov 2011 - Jun 2017 (5 years 7 months)

Developed technical solutions and communicated results to clients, contributing to improvements in full waveform inversion technology. Achieved Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and tutored undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Full Waveform Inversion Seismic Data Processing Data Analysis Teaching Mentorship Project Management Communication Skills Research

Geophysical Data Analyst

Chevron

Sep 2014 - Aug 2015 (11 months)

Contributed to the roll-out of an advanced modelling algorithm for exploration and production business units. Effectively communicated results to senior management and at symposiums.

Full Waveform Inversion Seismic Imaging Data Analysis Communication Skills Research

Energy Consultant

Department of Energy, Trinidad

Oct 2009 - Sep 2010 (11 months)

Exposed to all aspects of the energy sector, including upstream bid-round evaluations, midstream LNG management, and downstream petrochemical operations. Helped revise Production Sharing Contracts and compiled reports on Carbon Capture and Storage.

Energy Sector Production Sharing Contracts Carbon Capture and Storage Data Analysis Reporting Team Leadership

Geoscience Data Analyst

British Gas, Trinidad

Sep 2008 - Oct 2009 (1 year 1 month)

Applied geoscience knowledge to depositional modelling of subsurface intervals in the search for gas. Conducted shallow hazard analysis to aid a drilling programme on the east coast of Trinidad.

Geosciences Geological Modeling Sequence Stratigraphy Shallow Hazard Analysis Data Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Imperial College London

BSc, Engineering Geoscience

Grade: 1st class hons

Activities and societies: SPE, AAPG, SEG, Geological Society of Trinidad and Tobago (GSTT), Young Earth Sciences (YES), Class Representative, International Year of Planet Earth (IYPE) 2008 GSL sponsored Student Winner

BSc with First Class Honours in Engineering Geoscience, including main subjects such as Sequence Stratigraphy, Geology and Geophysics, and Computational Geophysics.

Imperial College London

MSc, Geophysics

Grade: Distinction

MSc with Distinction in Geophysics, covering research and training in Earth Science and Engineering.

Imperial College London

PhD, Computational Geophysics

Doctoral specialization in Full Waveform Inversion (FWI), involving improving data fit and building better density models. Achieved Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy for teaching support.