Engineer Professional Experience

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KASIA M. KUK E.I.T

Dual citizenship U.S. & Polish (European Union)

MOBILE: 281-***-**** E-MAIL: ******@*****.*** LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kasia-kuk OBJECTIVE

Goal-Driven Senior Geotechnical Engineer with several years of experience in offshore geotechnical design in the Oil & Gas industry looking to diversify and expand professional expertise. Hands-on expert in complex geotechnical design with extensive experience in subsea structures and foundations. Contributor in all phases of design, from concept definition through detailed analysis. Known for an easy going “do it right” attitude and for building excellent working relationships with all organizational levels. Team player with high integrity, superior analytical, technical and problem- solving skills. Previous experience in managing multiple projects all over the word. Anticipate Professional Engineer’s registration PE in fall 2017. EDUCATION

University of Gdansk Poland 2004 – 2009

Master of Science in Marine Geology, Diploma seminar in the field: Physical Oceanography Geology and Geophysics

Gdansk University of Technology, Poland 2007 – 2009 Faculty of Chemistry, Environmental Protection and Management. List of additional trainings/education available on LinkedIn profile. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hawser Sling, Houston, TX 04/17 – present

Independent Consultant

Responsible for the planning, designing, and supervising geotechnical projects and contracts. Studying client's requirements and drafting to accomplish them. Conducting geotechnical and feasibility studies before commencement of projects. Analyzing the environmental impact on projects and find solutions. Applying logical and creative thinking for resolving geotechnical design and development issues. Technip USA, Houston, TX 07/11 – 10/16

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Responsible for the geotechnical design and delivery schedule of permanent and temporary structures for projects utilizing computer simulation tools and manual calculations in accordance with current codes, specifications and standards.

Professional Expertise:

Ø Hybrid Foundation

Ø Manifolds, PLET, ILS

Ø Suction Anchors

Ø Anchoring Analysis

Ø Gravity Base

Structures

Ø Seismic Study

Ø Slope Stability

Ø Pile Drivability

Ø Mooring Piles

Ø Trenching

Codes & Standards:

API RP 2A, API-2GEO

API RP 2SK

ISO 19901-4

DNV RP E303

DNV 30.4.

Personal Attributes:

Ø Adaptability

Ø Quick Learning

Ø Responsible

Ø Detail Oriented

Ø Time Management

Ø Team Work

Ø Goal Oriented

Ø Excellent

Communication/

Interpersonal Skills

Ø Highly Motivated

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)

Experience includes:

• Implemented innovative solutions and cost saving initiatives, exceeding client and project team objectives and expectations.

• Analyzed client supplied design requirements and data, orchestrated design reviews and responded to client queries.

• Analyzed geophysical data and develop design soil parameters.

• Developed fit-for-purpose design of various structures including but not limited to shallow foundations (PLETs, Skids, ILS etc.), suction piles, driven piles, gravity bases, pipelines, jack-ups, fixed platforms, semi-submersibles. SEPLA (Suction Embedded Plate Anchor), and other types of mooring anchors.

• Providing technical support throughout the development phase of projects from conceptual to final foundation execution.

• Supervising all phases of project and ensuring quality.

• Applying logical and creative thinking for resolving geotechnical design and development issues.

• Produced high quality technical documents in accordance with applicable codes and client/project specifications.

• Ensured design reports met schedule and quality requirements.

• Assist clients to select of a contractor on a specific project.

• Provide marine geohazards risk assessment during various projects. Relevant Projects

• Woodside, GED, Perth, AU 08/16 – 10/16

• Chevron, Blind Faith 2, Houston TX, 07/15 – 10/16

• BP, Thunder Horse S Expansion, Houston TX, 07/15 – 04/16

• Shell, Stones DC 2, Houston TX, 01/15 – 02/16

• Total, Moho Nord, Paris FR / Houston, TX 01/15 – 10/16

• DGE, South Santa Cruz, Houston, TX 10/15 – 08/16

• Anadarko, K2, Houston TX, 10/14 – 08/15

• Shell, Stones, Aberdeen, UK 02/14 – 12/14

• ALP/Chevron, Hebron OLS, Aberdeen UK, 04/14 – 06/14

• Taqa, Cladhan, Aberdeen UK, 03/14 – 04/14

• ExxonMobil, Hadrian South, Houston, TX 02/13 – 08/13 List of all projects (more than thirty) available on LinkedIn profile. Maritime Institute, Gdansk, Poland 2006 – 2010

Assistant - Internship

• Performed geological interpretation of geophysical seabed registrations from multi-beam echo sounder, side-scan sonar and sub-bottom profiler.

• Assisted in laboratory testing of soil core samples (material characterization, strength evaluation etc.).

• Conduct quality control/ assurance of lab-testing results. Computer Skills:

Ø PLAXIS

Ø ArcGIS Desktop

Ø ANSYS

Ø GRLWEAP

Ø LPILE, APILE

Ø SAGE Profile

Ø Caisson, O-PILE

Ø Surfer

Ø Matlab

Ø Mathcad

Ø AutoCAD

Ø MS Office

Ø Adobe Photoshop

Ø GIMP

Ø Windows OS

Ø MAC OS

Languages:

Ø Polish (native)

Ø English (proficient)

Ø German B1

( willing to learn)

Ø Spanish B2

(presently learning)

Ø French A1

(presently learning)

Hobbies:

Ø Volley Ball

Ø Scuba Diving

(CMAS**)

Ø Winter Sports

Ø Traveling

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