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So this is how I used to think about myself in 2002 ;-)


Useful things I am good at..
  • Database systems, web servers, and GIS
  • Oil and gas industry data management expertise
  • International work experience and cultural exchange
  • Interest in geopolitics - North Korea
  • Multilingual Du,Fr,En,Sp,Ar,Ge + notions of Ko,Ru

    Where I learnt some of that..
    2001-2002 Korean language level 1, Yonsei, Seoul
    2000-2001 MA International Boundary Studies, SOAS, London
    1991-1996 Mining and Geophysical Engineering, KULeuven, Belgium, and TUDelft, NL
    1994-1995 Economy degree, KULeuven, Belgium
    1996-1997 Arabic language course, Arabic Teaching Institute and University of Damascus, Syria

    Where I got paid to learn the rest..
  • Schlumberger - GeoQuest
    >Data Management Engineer, the Netherlands (1997-1998)
    => Manage databases for the oil&gas expl&prod industry.
    >Data Management Expert, Venezuela (1999-2000)
    => Major projects at Lasmo Venezuela and BP-Amoco Trinidad
  • UN - UNOPS Mine Action
    >Mine Information Officer Kinshasa, DRC (2002)
    => Implement database for national landmine project
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