Geetanjali Dakara

About Geetanjali Dakara

Geophysicist with overall 7+ years of experience in research and development with strong academic background in geophysics. Experienced in Seismic data management in Upstream Oil & Gas industry. Extensive technical knowledge in all aspects of run & maintenance projects, with the ability to deliver business needs, devise and vigorous relationship with clients and stakeholders. An empathetic personality and confidence in delivering the tasks in line with the stakeholders requirements. Passionate about new learnings in geophysical aspects and open to challenges.Expertise in acquiring 2D MCS data (Sparker and Air gun), Multibeam echo sounder data, Side scan sonar, Sub bottom profiler and sound velocity profiling, Seismic data Preprocessing, Noise Filtering, 3D velocity model building, Pre-Stack and Post-Stack time migration, AVO, Geological Interpretation.Seismic Data Management, Seismic Data Loading to OpenWorks, nDI, QC of the data, Data Quality Improvement, Creation of Interpretation Projects, Data Cleansing & OW IP Clean-Up, UAT testing.Geophysical Software Skills - ProMAX, OpendTect, Teledyne PDS, Geosuite, GMT, Petrel, GeoSigns nDI, Seismic Unix, SeisSee, OpenWorks, DecisionSpaceIT Skills - Linux, Shell, Perl, Python, Microsoft Office

Experience

1. Tech Specialist

   Shell

   Jul 2023 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Manage seismic data across the full lifecycle, ensuring governance and correct loading into Master, Corporate, and Project Data Stores as per industry standards.Perform advanced QC, analysis, and loading of 2D/3D seismic datasets, including fold map generation and TTI velocity model QC.Import/export and handle pre-stack (VT creation), post-stack, and horizon data using Petrel, GeoSigns nDI, OpenWorks, INTViewer, and SIPMAP.Archive, index, and maintain seismic datasets in HSM and Exploration Archives for long-term accessibility.Ensure metadata integrity (coordinates, geodetic checks, naming standards) and synchronize datasets across applications.Resolve data issues, optimize reporting/retrieval through queries, and maintain workflow documentation and work instructions.

Education

• Andhra University

  Master of Science (M.Sc.), Marine geophysics

  2013 — 2015

Skills

• Leadership
• Social Media
• Research
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Marketing
• Microsoft Word
• Customer Service
• Public Speaking