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Name: |
Robert Jonathan Smallshire |
Date of Birth: |
15th February 1974 |
Age: |
31 |
Address: |
by request |
Status: |
Married |
Nationality: |
British |
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- Problem Solving.
Thrive on problem-solving and strive to achieve a good result using
my highly developed analytical skills, through a common-sense,
hands-on approach.
- Lucid communicator
with experience of public address. I pride myself on my ability to
communicate ideas clearly, and enjoy the opportunity to present
information to professional colleagues or lay-persons, in oral or
written form. I have presented papers, detailing my Ph.D. findings,
to audiences of several hundred persons at Geological Society of
London conferences and regularly present technical information to my
colleagues and clients at work.
Full-time permanent
January
2005 to date |
Chief Developer
for Roxar. Software design
and implementation of the Irap RMS reservoir modelling tool. |
August
2000 to December 2003 |
Senior Development Engineer &
Structural Geologist for Midland
Valley Exploration Ltd. Project management,
design and development of specialist technical geocomputing applications in a cross-platform environment for the
modelling and analysis of three-dimensional geologic structures
and fractures using interactive computer graphics.
Architect of the 4DVista
geoscience application framework. |
October
1998 to
August 2000 |
Structural Geologist for Rock
Deformation Research, Leeds
Innovations. Consultant
specializing in geological mapping of structural features,
fault-seal analysis, and software engineering for basin-scale
fault seal modelling and interactive visualization of fault damage
zones. |
Part-time temporary
January
2000
to
May 2000 |
Part-time tutor
for School
of Continuing Education, University
of Leeds. Design and delivery of an eleven week course
entitled Plate tectonics and an introduction to geophysical
methods to mature students. |
April to
May 1998 |
Geologic mapping in the Gulf
of Corinth, Greece for a project sponsored by BP and Marathon Oil.
Working in a team of four to predict the extent of reservoir
analogue facies. |
1995-1998 |
Post-graduate demonstrator,
School of Earth Sciences, The University of Leeds. Instruction of
undergraduates in laboratory classes and fieldwork for modules in
Geological Sciences and Geophysics. |
1993-1995 |
Assistant to Land, Engineering and
Mining Surveyor. High precision engineering and deformation
surveys on water retaining structures. Periodic monitoring of
salt, coal and limestone mining related subsidence. Experience of
manual and electronic precise levelling equipment. |
1993 |
South Western Mining and
Tunnelling. Labouring for twelve-hour shifts underground and
topside on a project to stabilise abandoned underground limestone
workings with rock bolts and sprayed concrete. |
1992 |
Surveyors assistant JPB
Surveys Ltd. Total station and levelling equipment
data-loggers. Volume calculations (quarries, mines, landfill),
setting out (boreholes, structures, highways), high precision
deformation monitoring (dams, retaining walls, rock slopes) using
Computer Aided Design and Mapping systems. GPS field hardware and
post-processing software. |
1995-1999 |
Ph.D. by research. School of Earth
Sciences, The University of
Leeds. The Kinematics of
Soft-Linked Thrust Systems'. The project relied on analysis of
extensive field-based observations together with novel
image-processing techniques to interpret the geometry and rock
deformation processes in the French-Swiss Alps. The project
involved six-months fieldwork in logistically demanding terrain.
An abstract is available, as is the whole thesis. Supervisors Dr.
R.W.H. Butler & Dr. M
Casey. Examined by Prof. G. Williams
& Dr. G
Lloyd. |
1992-1995 |
Geological Science B.Sc. (Hons).
First Class. University of Leeds.
- Independent project: A six week
geologic mapping excursion to the Isle of Skye culminating in
the production of a report and map.
- Structural geology: Thrust tectonics,
including a five-week team based project investigating Alpine
structure.
- Rock deformation: Mechanisms and
quantification of micro-to-macro processes.
- Earth resources: Hydrocarbons,
hydrogeology, aggregates, ore geology
- Metamorphism: metamorphic processes
- Global geodynamics: A course of team
based exercises incorporating a broad spectrum of geosciences
with written, poster and oral presentations
- Engineering geology: Principles and
site investigation
- Volcanic processes including hazard
assessment
- Communication skills
- Field work: Excursions to Troodos
Ophiolite, Moine Thrust Belt, Claire Basin
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1990-1992 |
GCE A-Levels at Halesowen
College of Further Education
Physics (A) Geology (A) Mathematics (B) |
1985-1990 |
GCSEs at Heathfield High School,
Cradley Heath
Mathematics (A), Physics (A), Technology (A), Design &
Communication (A), Computer Studies (A), Chemistry (B), English
(B), English Literature (C). |
Publications, conferences and articles
Ph.D. research - thrust systems
Smallshire, R.J. (1996) The Kinematics of a
Soft-linked Thrust System; an example from the Haut Giffre, French Alps.
28th Annual Meeting of the Tectonic Studies Group of the Geological
Society of London.
Smallshire, R.J. & M. Casey, (1997) Finite strain
compatibility models applied to soft-linked thrust systems. Abstract
Supplement No. 1, Terra Nova, 9, 174.
Smallshire, R.J. (1997) Rolling hinges as a mechanism
for buckle fold growth: Evidence from the Haut Giffre, French Alps. 29th
Annual Meeting of the Tectonic Studies Group of the Geological Society
of London.
Smallshire, R.J. (2000) Soft-linkage in thrust systems
- geometry and kinematics. 30th Research in Process Meeting of the
Tectonic Studies Group of the Geological Society of London.
Rock Deformation Research
McAllister, E., Smallshire, R., Knipe, R. &
Kaufman, P. (2000) Geometry
of Fault Damage Zones from High Resolution Mapping of the Moab Fault
Zone, UT. Session: Quantitative Outcrop Data for Reservoir
Simulation Applications. Annual Meeting AAPG 2000.
Kaufman, P., McAllister, E. & Smallshire, R.
(2000) Collection
and visualization of 3D digital geologic data sets: An example from the
Moab Fault zone, UT. Session: Quantitative Outcrop Data for
Reservoir Simulation Applications. Annual Meeting AAPG 2000.
Knipe, R.J., Fisher, Q.J., Jones, G., McAllister, E.,
Needham, D.T., Davies, R., Bolton, A., Edwards, E., Li, A., Porter, J.R.,
Smallshire, R.J., Harris, S.J., Pecher, R. (2000) Faulting
and Fault Seal: Progress with Prediction. Petex 2000, London.
Purdue, J.M. (2000) 3D
Visualization Of Outcrop Faults. First look 2000 AAPG Conference,
Hart's E&P.
R.J. Knipe, E. McAllister, R. Smallshire, S. Freeman,
S. D Harris, Q. J. Fisher , G. Jones, S.J.Jolley, J.R. Porter, E.
Edwards (2000)
Fault zone architecture and mechanical evolution. Meeting: The
nature and tectonic significance of fault zone weakening. Geological
Society of London.
Midland Valley
Exploration
Smallshire, R., Griffiths, P., McKeown, C. (2002) Determining
Well Connectivity - Topological Modelling of Natural and Synthetic
Fracture Systems. Session: Fractured Reservoirs and Multi-Phase
Fluid Flow. Annual Meeting AAPG 2002
Smallshire, R. McAllister, E. Griffiths, P. (2002) Validation
of Discreet Fracture Network Reservoir Models. Session: Fractured
Reservoirs and Multi-Phase Fluid Flow. Annual Meeting AAPG 2002
Ahlgren, S., Smallshire, R., Griffiths, P., Holmlund,
J., Nicoli, J. (2002) Semi-Automated
Fracture Detection for Three-Dimensional Stochastic Fracture Network
Generation and Analysis. Fractured Reservoirs and Multi-Phase
Fluid Flow. Annual Meeting AAPG 2002
Ritchie, S., Smallshire, R., Griffiths, P. (2002) Modelling
Complex 3-D Salt Body Geometry Using Alpha Shapes. "Pass the
Salt, Please": Techniques, Best Practices Developed to Succeed
Subsalt. Annual Meeting AAPG 2002
Ahlgren, S., Smallshire, R. Griffiths, P. (2002) Geophysical
Corner. AAPG Explorer, September 2002.
Thompson, L., Smallshire, R. Bonora, M. (2003)
Graph
theory and DFN analysis: a case example of the impact of network
behaviour analysis on well location assessment. EAGE First Break. 21,
55- 59.
Speleology
Murphy, P, J., Smallshire, R. & Midgley, C. (2001)
The sediments of Illusion Pot, Kingsdale, UK: Evidence for sub-glacial
utilisation of a karst conduit in the Yorkshire Dales?
Cave and Karst
Science, 28, No. 1, 29.
Murphy,
P., R. Smallshire & C. Midgley. (1998) The
sediments of Illusion Pot, Kingsdale, North Yorkshire: Evidence for
subglacial utilization of a karst conduit in the Yorkshire Dales. Meeting:
1998 British Cave Research Association Cave Science Symposium
Murphy, P.J., Smallshire, R. & Midgley, C. (2001) The sediments of Illusion Pot Kingsdale: evidence for sub-glacial
utilisation of a karst conduit in the Yorkshire Dales? Cave and Karst
Science, The Transactions of the British Cave Research Association.
1997 |
Winner for best post-graduate
presentation at Tectonic Studies Group Conference. |
1996 |
Runner-up for best post-graduate
presentation at Tectonic Studies Group Conference. |
1995 |
Runner-up for the Moore Medal,
awarded by the Yorkshire Geological Society for best undergraduate
project from a North-Eastern University. |
1995 |
Runner-up for the John Ramsay Medal
of the Tectonic Studies Group for best undergraduate project |
1995 |
Winner of the prize for best
undergraduate project from Earth Sciences Department, The
University of Leeds. |
Current and lapsed
- Caving and potholing
- Mountaineering
- Skiing
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- Rock climbing
- Hiking and camping
- Cycling (off and on road)
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I have a strong interest in a multitude of outdoor
activities including, but not limited to those listed above. I spend a
large proportion of my spare time on or under the hills in pursuit of
these activities.
I am a very active caver and I am currently involved
in several cave exploration and discovery projects in the Yorkshire
Dales. I have recently undertaken descents of many of the most
challenging caves and potholes in Britain and a trip to the Systeme
Felix Trombe in the French Pyrenees. Recent mountaineering trips include
ascents of Signalkuppe and Vincent Pyramide in the Italian Alps.
Software development
I have strong programming skills ranging from product
requirements and specification through software design and
implementation. I am flexible enough to apply myself to either back-end
algorithm or user-interface design.
- Project management of a
six person team developing a 160 000 line geoscience application
framework (4DVista), including regular software releases.
- Software design and
communication using UML 1.3. Competent and appropriate deployment of
all classic design patterns.
- Standard C++. Object oriented software design and
implementation, including familiarity with inheritance, polymorphism
and generic programming. Experienced with the Standard Template
Library (STL) and writing cross-platform code for a variety of
targets. I have completed a courses on Advanced C++
programming, Distributed
and Component Technologies (CORBA & COM) and Object-Oriented
Design for C++. Familiarity with Intel C++,
Microsoft Visual C++, gcc, SGI MIPSpro 7.4, SunONE Forte compiler.
- Libraries/APIs.Qt,
Open Inventor,
Coin,
ZThreads,
CGAL
- Perl.
Rapid prototyping of
algorithms, fire-and-forget solutions for specific projects, and
controlling a cross-platform build environment.
Embedding of a Perl interpreter into a large-scale C++ application
(4DVista) to provide scripting language support and superior text
handling functionality for ASCII data imports. Integration of Perl and
C++ code using SWIG and an open-source project
PerlStream, which I
maintain.
- Python/Jython.
Object oriented prototyping, XML processing for construction of an
online help system.
- Java. Development of
tools for fault seal analysis using Borland JBuilder. UI development
with Swing. Application development with Eclipse.
- Neural networks I have experience of
developing neural networks for fuzzy classification problems in
geosciences.
- Other Visual Basic
for Applications, Javascript, HTML, make, translating Fortran to
C++, Open Inventor visualisation.
Applications
I have a broad base of experience in a variety of
office productivity and technical applications
Operating systems and platforms
- Microsoft Windows NT/2000/XP, Windows 95/98
- Solaris 2.6, Solaris 7, Solaris 8
- GNU/Linux, (including Redhat Enterprise
Workstation 3)
- SGI Irix 6.5
- RISCOS 3
Full United Kingdom Driving License (no endorsements)
Qualified First Aider (Rescue Emergency Care)
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Contents
Which
version ?
Two versions of my curriculum
vitae are available. The version here is specifically designed for
web-use, is very comprehensive, peppered with hyperlinks and
probably contains far too much detail. If you're interested in offering me
a job you should probably download the two-page PDF or Word version
which is usually more up-to-date and certainly more concise.
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