Geologist & GIS Professional
Resume:
M. Alejandro Acosta
GIS Analyst
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SUMMARY
Dynamic GIS professional and geologist with over 10 years of experience integrating geological knowledge with GIS technologies. Good understanding of GIS data development, spatial analysis, 3D modeling, and remote sensing. Skilled in creating geodatabases, performing quality assurance, and producing high-quality cartographic outputs for mining, exploration, and other industries. Fluent in English and Spanish, with fieldwork and data-driven decision-making experience.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Touchstone Colombia Medellín, Colombia 04/2021 - 05/2022
Chief Exploration Geologist
Led field sampling campaigns and drilling programs, optimizing mineral exploration workflows.
Supervised geological teams, ensuring data accuracy and efficient resource allocation.
Applied GIS and 3D modeling to enhance deposit assessment and interpretation.
IAMGOLD Corporation Medellín, Colombia 03/2017 - 03/2021
Field Geologist
Conducted surface and underground sampling to support gold exploration.
Utilized GIS tools for analysis and geospatial data visualization.
Improved geological mapping accuracy through remote sensing and database management.
Mineros/HEMCO S.A Medellín, Colombia 05/2011 - 12/2014
Mine & Modeling Geologist
Interpreted 3D geological models for underground gold mining operations.
Managed QA/QC processes to ensure sampling reliability and consistency.
Applied GIS tools to enhance underground mine mapping.
Gran Colombia Gold Medellín, Colombia 10/2010 - 05/2011
Exploration Geologist
Omya Andina S.A Guarne, Colombia 07/2008 - 10/2010
Geologist
PROJECTS
Jinji cave 3D reconstruction (South Korea) I Link 2024
Conducted a 3D reconstruction using LiDAR, SfM and SLAM techniques.
Mapping quartz vein boulders from RS imagery (Colombia) I Link 2024
Developed a workflow to identify and isolate boulders using ArcGIS Pro.
Watershed delineation & stream sediment sampling assessment 2023 (Colombia) I Link
Delineated and classified drainage basins based on elevation/geochemical data.
CONTACT
Lee’s Summit, Missouri
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SKILLS
Hard Skills:
·Earth Sciences – Geology
·3D geological modeling
·Cartography
·Web Mapping
·Remote Sensing
·Data Visualization
·Spatial Databases
·Data Collection
·Data Ana lysis
Soft Skills:
·Adaptability & Continuous Learning
·Problem - Solving & Critical Thinking
Tools and Software:
·ArcGIS Pro
·ArcGIS Earth
·ArcGIS Online
·Erdas Imagine
·QGIS
·CloudCompare
·Leapfrog
·Rhinoceros 3D
Programming Languages & Web Development:
·Python (Basic – GIS Workflows)
·JavaScript (ESRI ArcGIS API)
·HTML (Basic)
Languages:
·Spanish (Native)
·English (Fluent)
·French (Basic)
EDUCATION
Northwest Missouri State University
MS in Geographic Information Science
2024
National University of Colombia
Bachelor’s in Geological Engineering (US Equivalency by WES LINK)
2008
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