Summary
Geoscientist and data scientist with 20+ years in mineral exploration. I build ML-ready data systems, prospectivity and anomaly-detection workflows, and decision support for exploration programs—from greenfields to advanced projects. Director-level leadership experience, international multi-award-winning geo-ML work, and research applying AI, NLP, and information theory to geoscience data and text.
- Current: Co-lead, SMCG (consulting in exploration data systems & geo-ML)
- Education: MSc, Geology — focused on applying computer science to geoscience data
BSc, Geology
BSc, Computing & Information Systems - Location: Remote & on-site by arrangement
Expertise
Machine Learning / AI
Exploration Data Systems
Database Architecture
QA/QC Workflows
Prospectivity Mapping
Anomaly Detection
Geochem & Geophysics Integration
Text and Data Mining
Dashboards & Tools
MX Deposit
Leadership & Advisory
Awards & Recognition
- (2022) Frank Arnott – Next Generation Explorers Grand Prize Award (NGEA™)
- (2022) Frank Arnott – Next Generation Explorers Impact and Exploration Significance Award (NGEA™)
- (2024) Dundee Precious Metals – Future Explorers Challenge - First Place Winner
- Multiple industry presentations & invited talks on geoscience and machine learning, prospectivity, and geodata strategy.
Work With Me
Every project is scoped individually based on data complexity, outcomes, and timelines. I provide fixed-fee or day-rate proposals on request. If your problem borders on R&D, I’m open to collaborative structures that share learning and reduce cost.
- Exploration data systems & automation
- Prospectivity & anomaly workflows
- Text & knowledge mining for due diligence