George Michael

A highly motivated Hydrographic Surveyor, Oceanographer, and Marine Renewable Energy Specialist with a passion for scientific and engineering fields relating to the Defence sector. Committed to pursuing and advancing in the Aviation industry in the field of Aerospace Engineering in the Defence sector. Experienced in conducting Defence related hydrographic surveys under the HydroScheme Industry Partnership Program (HIPP), physical oceanographic surveys (CTD and ADCP), and topographic surveys.

Also experienced in conducting coastal hydrographic and oceanographic surveys for hydrogeomorphological modelling and geospatial management to support coastal and waterways planning, engineering and development. Also experienced in maritime safety and marine science technical operations, conducting research for publications, business development and management, project management, training and development, and scientific related strategy and policy development. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high standard. Organized and able to manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Reliable professional with an interest to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency. Forward-thinking bringing 13 years of collective expertise in Marine Science, Renewable Energy and Geospatial Science. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies.

Resourceful specialist that is adept at quickly learning new technologies and processes for driving success. Great communicator with excellent time management skills.

Hydrographic Surveyor - Revelare Hydrospatial - 10 Ragless St, Saint Marys SA 5042, Australia

(2025-01)

• Assist in coordinating all hydrographic survey activities
• Assist in managing hydrographic survey data
• Hydrographic survey data management, processing, and analysis
• Assist with liaising with Revolare Hydrospatial clients on hydrographic survey projects and issues
• Conducting hydrographic survey duties as required and directed by the Operations Manager/Survey Project Managers
• Keep abreast of current and future trends in the industry and identify new markets and/or opportunities for growth and development

Tides Officer - National Maritime Safety Authority of Papua New Guinea - P.O. Box 668, Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

(2018-01 - 2023-07)

• Planning the installation of tide gauges
• Met-ocean data collection, analysis, processing and modelling
• Tide gauge system maintenance
• Hydrographic data processing
• Research relating to marine science

Physics Teacher and Student Affairs Manager - Paradise College - Bau Bau Street, Boroko, (Primary Campus/Main Office), Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

(2017-07 - 2017-12)

• Physics lesson programming and planning
• Teach Physics to grades 9 - 12
• Prepare and facilitate Physics assessment portfolio
• Provide subject combination and career advice to grades 10 and 12

Mathematics Teacher and ICT Manager - NONU Institute of Secondary Education - Nonu Ave, Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

(2017-03 - 2017-06)

• Mathematics and ICT lesson programming and planning
• Teach Mathematics and ICT to grades 6 - 10
• Prepare and facilitate Mathematics and ICT assessment portfolios
• Provide subject combination and career advice to grade 10 students
• Ensure school ICT infrastructure is well maintained
• Provide ICT training to teachers
• Manage assessment scores and grades
• Ensure school facilities are safe and well maintained
• Participate in teacher recruitment processes

Secondary School Teacher and ICT Manager - Kopkop College - Modiki Road, Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

(2014-06 - 2017-02)

• Mathematics, Physics, Geography and ICT lesson programming and planning
• Teach Mathematics, Physics, Geography and ICT to grades 8 - 12
• Prepare and facilitate Mathematics, Physics, Geography and ICT assessment portfolios
• Provide subject combination and career advice to grades 10 and 12
• Ensure school ICT infrastructure is well maintained
• Provide ICT Training to teachers
• Manage assessment scores and grades
• Ensure school facilities are safe and well maintained
• Participate in teacher recruitment processes

Education Consultant; Development of Namatanai District Scholarship Scheme - Namatanai District Development Authority (DDA) - C/-Provincial Treasury Office, PO Box 198 Kavieng, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea

(2015-10 - 2016-01)

• Develop a partially funded scholarship program for the primary to secondary schools in the Namatanai District
• Develop a student database for the scholarship applicants
• Ensure scholarship funds are remitted to schools in the Namatanai District

Visiting Scientist - Southwest Pacific Ocean Circulation and Climate Experiment (SPICE) in Papua New Guinea - P.O Box 320 University, 134, Waigani, Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

(2014-02 - 2014-03)

Lead Scientist: C/-Dr. Janet Sprintall, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA

• Lead the 4:00 am - 4:00 pm science team for CTD and ADCP deployments
• Render CTD and ADPC datasets
• Conduct salinity experiments, data recording and plotting
• Ensure CTDs and ADCPs are prepared for deployment
• Ensure laboratories are prepared for experiments
• Provide datasets and reports to chief scientists

Meteorologist and Marine Scientist - Papua New Guinea National Weather Services (PNGNWS) - Jackson's Airport, Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

(2014-01 - 2014-02)

• Recoding and plotting meteorological datasets
• Ensure meteorological sensors are well maintained
• Provide meteorological and oceanographic datasets and reports to senior meteorologist
• Conduct research relating to meteorology and oceanography

Physics Tutor/Assistant Lecturer: Physics and Renewable Energy - University of Papua New Guinea - P.O Box 320 University, 134, Waigani, Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

(2011-01 - 2013-12)

• Physics and renewable energy lesson preparations
• Teach Physics and renewable energy to 1st, 3rd and 4th year students
• Assist in preparing and facilitating assessment portfolios
• Provide subject combination and career advice to 1st and final year students
• Participate in staff development programs

Master of Science - Hydrography - University of Plymouth (2021-09 - 2022-09)

Bachelor of Science with Honours - Physics, Renewable Energy, Wind Energy Resource Assessment - University of Papua New Guinea (2012-02 - 2013-04)

Bachelor of Science - Physics, Mathematics, Non-Renewable and Renewable Energy, Meteorology, Climatology and Oceanography, Environmental Physics - University of Papua New Guinea (2008-02 - 2012-03)