Data Processor

Basically I am an Oceanographer,working as Data Processor for last 7years. I have in-depth knowledge and experience in Multibeam and ROV Data Processing.

Senior Data Processor
Working as Senior Data Processor, responsibility involves QC of various Survey Datasets Offshore and further processing and Charting of the acquired data. Processing comprise Navigation (both GPS and USBL), Bathymetry (especially Multibeam Echo-sounder), preparation of DTM, Isobaths and spot depths. Processing of ROV data for the inspection of pipelines using VisualSoft also includes.
National Petroleum Construction Company, Mussafah, United Arab Emirates 2008 Oct.-Present


Senior Data Processor
Carry out processing and charting for assigned projects. Onshore processing and Quality Control of navigation, bathymetry and all other survey data sets acquired on Vessel. This includes the following data sets: ROV data, AUV data, Multibeam data, Pipeline inspection / installation data sets, Positioning data sets. Maintain survey results/charts/reports archive for all Jobs and store data in short and long term facilities. Maintain OSDC cell libraries for OPCO operations. Develop, review and implement charting and reporting techniques and procedures. Quality control work pertaining to data processing and charting. Providing feedback and suggestions on enhancements that are possible within current software and within processing procedures. MicroStation support for OPCO’s Data Processing and Charting departments. Any other duties requested by the Data Centre Manager.

Fugro Survey India PVT LTD, Navi Mumbai, India 2006 May–2008 Oct.

Project Assistant
Comparison of ROMS Model derived data and SeaWiFS satellite data for the Chlorophyll a pigment thereby study of primary productivity over Indian Ocean.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India 2006 May–2008 Oct

U.G.C and C.S.I.R, India
NET/LS 2005
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala, India
MSc. in Oceanography 2005
Dissertation: “The Coastal Zone of Kerala: GIS Based Studies on High Priority Areas from an Oceanographic Perspective”

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India
BSc. in Applied Electronics 2003
Project: “INVERTERS”
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India
Pre-Degree 2000
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics

• Satellite Meteorology
• Induction to Marine Survey
• Microstation Course
• Multibeam Data Processing (Starfix VBAProc)
• Marine Charting (Microstation, AutoCAD)
• ROV Survey Data Processing (Visualworks)
• Multibeam and Side Scan Sonar Processing (CARIS HIPS/SIPS)
• GeoSwath Plus Shallow water Multibeam Processing
• EIVA Multibeam Processing using Navimodel3