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Since geoscience professionals work on complex long-term projects that require project management skills, the ability to coordinate teams, and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders is critical to career development. Practice creating clear and informative visualizations of geospatial data, and consider taking training or workshops on data v i s u a l i z a t i o n . T e c h n o l o g y i s constantly evolving, and it is important to be able to adapt to new tools and techniques as they emerge. Lastly, building a strong network of professionals in the field can be invaluable in launching your career. Therefore, you need to seek out mentorship opportunities, attend industry events and conferences, and connect with professionals on social media such as Twitter and LinkedIn. By doing this, you are positioning yourself for a successful and rewarding career that offers you opportunities for personal and professional growth, innovation, and impact. To young earth science graduates seeking to explore the exciting field of digital technology, I would like to offer some words of encouragement: First and foremost, congratulations on completing your geoscience degree! Your expertise and knowledge in this field are invaluable, and you have the o p p o r t u n i t y t o c o m b i n e y o u r geoscience skills with cutting-edge technologies to make a real impact. The intersection of geoscience and technology is a rapidly evolving field, and it offers an incredible opportunity t o w o r k o n g r o u n d - b r e a k i n g technologies and be part of innovative solutions that can help solve some of the world's most pressing challenges through the use of modern equipment and know-how. By leveraging your geoscience knowledge and skills with emerging digital technologies, you can contribute to advancements in environmental monitoring, energy r e s o u r c e e x p l o r a t i o n a n d management, and more. Remember, the intersection of geoscience and technology is a diverse and exciting field with numerous career paths, ranging from data analysis to geospatial analysis, remote sensing, and machine learning. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to pursuing a career in this field, so be open to new opportunities and don't be afraid to take risks. Finally, stay passionate about your work and remain curious. Your dedication and passion for this field will help drive innovation and contribute to making an impact. Good luck on your journey, and welcome to the exciting world of geoscience technology! As a young graduate, the process of transitioning into a technology-related career could be quite daunting especially when you have no knowledge of where to start. On my part, I learned by doing, rather than taking multiple courses at a time. I learnt what was necessary for me to get a task done, and once I understood the framework, I could further develop my knowledge of it. I gradually built a project portfolio by automating class assignments/tasks that required the use of Excel or specialized software. Doing this would not only improve your programming skills but would also allow you to develop and s t r e n g t h e n y o u r f u n d a m e n t a l knowledge. In addition to this, my advice is to be open to knowledge. Learn from colleagues, Twitter, LinkedIn and other tech platforms. I m o l e a y o F a s h a g b a ( D a t a Geoscientist, CGG) A key task in geoscience and petrophysics is comprehending subsurface lithology. Well logs have frequently been categorized into separate lithological groupings using different methods. However, in my current role, I use core-based machine learning. This enables direct cross-field/reservoir analysis with r e g i o n a l s o l u t i o n s , r e d u c e s deterministic error, and boosts repeatability while cutting processing time by around 90% compared to the current workflows. My recommendation to geoscientists is to leverage more Machine learning/AI in their respective projects. David Ubuara (Earth Science Intern, Chevron) I have some advice for young geoscientists seeking to transition into tech, especially in the field of data science and machine learning. Firstly, it's important to focus on building a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and computer programming (data structure and algorithm). This will provide a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts and tools needed to excel in this field. Additionally, gaining hands-on experience through internships, projects, or online courses can make a significant difference in standing out to potential employers. Finally, networking and staying up-to-date with industry trends and technologies can help create opportunities and ensure long-term success in this exciting and rapidly growing field. Always remember that the goal of technology is to solve problems, hence, you need to channel your p r o j e c t s t o r e f l e c t a d e e p understanding of the problem you are solving. Divine Okon (Machine Learning Engineer, Christies Lab) Nkechi Ezepue NAPENEWS JUNE <strong>2023</strong> 58
APPROACHING AN INDUSTRY MENTOR AND SUSTAINING THE RELATIONSHIP After engaging in conversations with numerous mentors and mentees, it becomes evident that their fundamental perspective on mentorship centers around the mentee seeking a catalyst for personal g r o w t h f r o m t h e m e n t o r . Simultaneously, the mentor is driven by a desire to either pay it forward or contribute to humanity in a manner they themselves had wished for during their own journey towards achieving the level of success they have attained. Why Mentorship? Mentorship acts as a catalyst, building block, guidance or even a patronage by a mentor to a mentee that is willing to walk a guided path to get to the similar destination. Mentorship expands your possibilities and makes you bigger, better, and brighter. A mentor doesn't want you to make the same mistake they made, that doesn't mean you wouldn't make mistakes of your own though - remember, there are a thousand mistakes to learn from. Why get an Industry Mentor? An Industry Mentor is someone who not only focuses on the profession but can also give insight into the industry, such as research, development, or key changes. It is a partnership between you and your mentor and is focused on developing career management skills and identifying career options and goals. Since most NAPE members either work in the Energy industry or aspire to, I will try and tailor this to the Energy Industry. Identifying the right Mentor Mentorship is all about getting results, empowering mentees to discover his/her true potential. So going on to approach a mentor, you need to be able to do a reconnaissance and ensure the following listed about the mentor you want to approach are aligned to your career goals and objectives. Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Credibility, track record of personal effort: The energy industry is a small circle, so it is easy to identify people with high credibility. What contribution does this person make to the company he/she works for? How outspoken and accessible are they? What moral standards do they operate with? What are their contributions towards NAPE, AAPG, SPE, and others? Exact value you can lay your hands on: As a mentee seeking out a mentor, your goals should be clearly laid out, and that way you can easily pinpoint the exact value you want to emulate from your mentor. Also, as a mentee, you should be ready to add value to your mentor e.g., have soft skills your mentor can benefit from, graphic design, photo editing, social media savvy etc. Because often, they don't pay much a t t e n t i o n t o t h o s e a r e a s themselves. Willingness to release/share valuable information about the industry: Such information should in most cases be directly linked to your job description or information to scale through any transition that is about to take place. Have stages so you can talk at the same wavelength: It is tempting to look at people at the top of the industry and gun for them to be Ÿ your mentor but remember times have changed and things continue to change. Someone two levels above yours might be better equipped with the right information for your growth to the next stage than someone five steps ahead And of course, the influence they have in the energy industry: Note that your primary aim for looking for a mentor is not to jump onto them asking for a job, NO. Though that doesn't mean you shouldn't look at how easy it is for them to push to get things done. Who are the people he/she has in their circle? How can they influence your professional image, public image/personal brand? Approaching an Industry Mentor The Energy industry in Nigeria is a small unique circle, this is important to state because that way, it is easier to recognize a worthy mentor and pursue a shot at mentorship with the person. The industry also makes it easier to get an audience with worthy mentors during conferences and lecture series. Some ways of approaching a mentor include: Ÿ We are in the internet age and the easiest way to approach a mentor is through LinkedIn or other social media platforms that you've realized they're active on. When sending a connection on LinkedIn, make sure to add a personal note stating your intent for the connection. Once your connection is accepted by your sighted mentor, follow it up with a note about yourself - specifically your career self and make sure to make a connection with what they do NAPENEWS JUNE <strong>2023</strong> 59
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