Orion Adah
Geocon Incorporated
San Diego,CA
8
years of professional experience
Results-driven Geoscience and geophysical services leader with over eight years of experience in geophysics, engineering geology, and subsurface characterization. Directs geophysical operations across nine regional offices, overseeing completion of over 200+ projects since 2024. Leverages technical expertise and an MBA in Project Management and Information Technology to deliver actionable engineering and risk-management recommendations.
Work History
Geophysical Services Manager
2 Years 2 Months- Lead companywide geophysical operations across nine regional offices, directing technical delivery, staffing, resource allocation, quality assurance, risk management, and strategic service growth.
- Directed the successful completion of over 200+ geophysical projects since 2024 across infrastructure, transportation, commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, residential, energy, and public-sector markets.
- Serve as the company’s technical authority for geophysical methodology selection, survey design, data-quality evaluation, interpretation, reporting standards, and professional-practice limitations.
- Manage multidisciplinary project portfolios from proposal development and investigation planning through field execution, data interpretation, technical review, client consultation, and final reporting.
- Integrate geophysical, geological, geotechnical, utility, and survey information to reduce subsurface uncertainty and support engineering design, seismic evaluation, construction planning, and project-risk mitigation.
- Advised executive leadership and project teams on geophysical strategies while recruiting, mentoring, and developing technical personnel and standardizing workflows.
Project Geophysicist/ Engineer
3 Years 9 Months- Executed seismic techniques, including refraction, reflection, ReMi, and HSAMT, and conducted environmental fieldwork to enhance subsurface feature detection.
- Skillfully processed and analyzed seismic data using tools like Surfer, Oasis Montage, GIS, and AutoCAD, producing detailed seismic figures, calculations, and technical reports.
- Developed comprehensive technical documentation outlining methodologies and outcomes of geophysical analyses. Analyzed and interpreted geophysical data from diverse sources, including well logs and seismograms, to inform engineering decisions.
- Created technical documentation outlining methodologies and outcomes of geophysical analyses, analyzing geophysical data from well logs and seismograms to support engineering decisions.
Geotechnical Engineer
1 Year 9 Months- Led and managed geotechnical projects, directing teams in evaluating foundation analysis, settlement, liquefaction, pavement design, and seismic analyses to ensure project compliance and safety.
- Spearheaded design and implementation of earth-retaining structures and slope stabilization, providing expert recommendations for initiatives and overseeing permitting, fieldwork, and construction observations to ensure timely project completion.
- Compiled geotechnical reports summarizing findings and design recommendations, and supported preparation of cost estimates and specifications for projects, enhancing project clarity and stakeholder understanding.
Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Project Management and Information Technology
Bachelor of Science - Geological Engineering
Bachelors of Science - Geology
Skills
Seismic Interpretation and Analysis
Subsurface Characterization
Geological and Geotechnical Integration
Risk and Uncertainty Evaluation
Project and Portfolio Management
Proposal Development and Budgeting
Technical Governance and Quality Assurance
Multi-Office Operations
Multidisciplinary Team Management
Geoscience Leadership
Staff Development and Mentoring
Executive and Client Communication
Timeline
Geophysical Services Manager
Geocon Incorporated
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
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ATLAS TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS
08.2020 - 05.2024Read More
Geotechnical Engineer
WRECO
07.2018 - 04.2020Read More
University of Mississippi
Bachelors of Science from Geology
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Westcliff University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Project Management and Information Technology
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University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Science from Geological Engineering
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