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Ebenezer Sanny

Geoscientist
Lafayette,LA
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet
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Ebenezer Sanny

Summary

Results-oriented Geologist with extensive experience in mineral exploration and resource evaluation. Adept at conducting geological surveys and analyzing geological data to identify potential mineral deposits. Skilled in utilizing advanced geological software and tools to model geological formations and assess their economic viability. Proven track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to successfully execute exploration projects. Strong communication skills, allowing for effective presentation of findings to stakeholders. Committed to maintaining high safety and environmental standards throughout all phases of exploration. Recently held positions include Exploration Geologist and Graduate Geophysicist, which further enhanced expertise in the field.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Golden Star Resources, Ghana

Exploration Geologist
03.2022 - 10.2024

Job overview

  • Designed a comprehensive geological mapping strategy, enhancing exploration accuracy
  • Supervised exploration drilling operations, resulting in a decrease of downtime
  • Directed the geotechnical, lithological, and structural logging of diamond and reverse circulation samples
  • Managed technicians and interns across multiple projects, maintaining exploration target rate
  • Participated in technical reviews to optimize exploration targets

Ghana National Petroleum Corporation

Graduate Geophysicist
04.2019 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Developed 3D models of the subsurface, integrating seismic and well data
  • Performed seismic interpretation, locating potential hydrocarbon prospects in the Jubilee and TEN fields
  • Investigated Turonian reservoir physical properties, enhancing drilling confidence
  • Developed strong expertise in Petrel and Kingdom software, improving modelling success rate
  • Worked closely with team of geoscientists and engineers, delivering viable drilling opportunities
  • Contributed to the preparation of technical reports and presentations of findings to stakeholders

Golden Star Resources Ghana

Mine Geologist
09.2016 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Directed a team of 30 on project evaluation, discovering mineable ore at average grade of 4.0g/T
  • Supervised grade control drilling on site
  • Oversaw stripping, loading, and hauling of ore, leading to average production of 15,600 ounces/month
  • Modeled drill holes and ore blocks

Golden Star Resources Ghana

Geology Intern
05.2015 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Assisted in drilling operations to collect geological data and samples
  • Supported the preparation of geological maps and reports
  • Assisted in identifying and mitigating potential rock failure using specified geotechnical analysis

Education

University Of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Master from Geology
01.2025 - Current

University Overview

  • Master's thesis; Investigation of the Hardground Immediately Beneath the Chicxulub Impact Mass Transport Deposit of Northern Gulf of Mexico
  • GPA: 4.0
  • Completed professional development in Subsurface Mapping Geology
  • Member of Lafayette Geological Society (LGS)
  • Member of American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
  • Member of Geological Society of America (GSA)
  • Member of Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)

University Of Ghana
Ghana

Master from Petroleum Geoscience
08.2018 - 10.2020

University Overview

  • Master's thesis; Seismic Velocity Studies of Some Selected Wells of the Deepwater Tano-Block, South-Western Ghana
  • GPA: 3.50
  • Member of Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
  • Leader of Society of Petroleum Engineers Quiz Team
  • Member of Ghana Institute of Geoscientists (GhIG)
  • Member of Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG)

Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology
Ghana

Bachelor from Geological Engineering
09.2012 - 06.2016

University Overview

  • Final project: Engineering Geological Characterization of Quartzite Aggregates From Some Selected Quarries in Accra, Ghana
  • GPA: 3.35
  • Member of Ghana Engineering Students Association (GESA)
  • Member of Geological Engineering Students Society (GESS)

Skills

  • Adept at reservoir modelling
  • Adept at seismic interpretation
  • Adept at well log interpretation
  • Proficient in subsurface mapping
  • Proficient in petrophysics
  • Proficient in Kingdom software
  • Proficient in Petrel software
  • Skilled in Novva basin modeling software
  • Skilled in ArcGIS
  • Skilled in Surpac
  • Skilled in Leapfrog
  • Knowledge in AutoCAD
  • Skilled in Surfer
  • Knowledge in Datamine
  • Knowledge in MapInfo
  • Proficient in Python
  • Skilled in acQuire
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Certification

  • Speaking and Presenting - Coursera - RNLC85P7YGC8 - Issued Jul 2023
  • Using Python to Access Web Data - Coursera - 6MQA6UU85RC3 - Issued Jun 2023
  • Python Data Structures - Coursera - ZSS9997J97Y7 - Issued May 2023

Awards

  • Graduate Teaching Assistantship - University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Aug 2025
  • Robert Elliot May Fellowship - University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Spring 2025
  • Tullow Oil Graduate Scholarship - Aug 2018
  • Golden Star Resources Tuition Scholarship - 2012

Accomplishments

  • Led team of 4 to a successful North Sea Basin Analysis at UL.
  • Led team of 30 geotechnicians to a successful project evaluation at Golden Star.
  • Led University of Ghana's Society of Petroleum Engineers national quiz team to 3rd place.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
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Affiliations

  • Lafayette Geological Society (LGS)
  • American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
  • Geological Society of America (GSA)
  • Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeInternshipContract Work

Work Location

HybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementTeam Building / Company Retreats401k matchPersonal development programsFlexible work hoursCompany CulturePaid time offPaid sick leave

Software

Novva

Kingdom

Petrel

AcQuire

MapInfo

AutoCAD

Leapfrog

Surpac

Surfer

MS Office Suite

Interests

Reading

Tennis

Basketball

Soccer

Volunteer Work

  • Took part in the Big Event program at UL, prioritizing service to the Lafayette community.
  • Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters to assist people in need.
  • Coordinated volunteer activities for community service projects such as draining of choked gutters.
  • Educated church members about the need for protection against the COVID virus.

Timeline

University Of Louisiana At Lafayette

Master from Geology
01.2025 - Current

Exploration Geologist

Golden Star Resources, Ghana
03.2022 - 10.2024

Graduate Geophysicist

Ghana National Petroleum Corporation
04.2019 - 01.2022

University Of Ghana

Master from Petroleum Geoscience
08.2018 - 10.2020

Mine Geologist

Golden Star Resources Ghana
09.2016 - 07.2018

Geology Intern

Golden Star Resources Ghana
05.2015 - 08.2015

Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology

Bachelor from Geological Engineering
09.2012 - 06.2016

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