This document provides a profile summary for Aleksander Karol Gumos. It includes his contact details, professional experience as a GIS specialist and engineer working for oil and gas companies, educational background including degrees in geoinformatics and geography, software skills and qualifications, publications, references, and interests. Over a career spanning more than 15 years, Gumos has gained extensive expertise in applied geographic information systems, 3D visualizations, simulations, and geoinformatics solutions for survey, life of field, and subsea engineering projects.
1. Aleksander Karol Gumos
Contact Details:
Address: Skippergata 50, 4328 Sandnes, Norway
Mob: (+47) 94 50 35 40
Email: agumos@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/aleksander-gumos/5/4b4/25b
Profile:
Through my academic and professional career development, I became a Specialist Engineer – Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with skills being applied
in GIS planning, system design and system administration. As specialist I provide wide support, expertise and execute tasks internally and on behalf of customers,
subcontractors/third parties, both In the Norwegian continental shelf, and internationally, during all phases from tendering, engineering phase and project
development to operations and R&D. My responsibilities cover experience within various disciplines, delivering GIS services and knowledge management
products related to seabed survey, geotechnics and applied subsea engineering, mapping, Life of Field and IMR operations. I like work with a given degree of
flexibility to develop the discipline and peripheral subjects within Business, and the opportunity to increase competence through participation in R&D, Technology
Development (3D and Real-Time Visualizations & Simulations of Subsea Engineering Operations), business development, international projects and workshops
Main specializations:
I am a creative thinker who recognizes, explores, and using a broad range of ideas and practices within applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS);
Geoinformatics and 3D Visualizations/Simulations within Survey, Life of Field and Subsea Engineering. I share and adapt my anticipated working time between
various skills, according to the actual project requirements. Recently I am continuously involved in GIS and Web-GIS R&D and expert work
Key Qualifications:
Problem solving approach
Actively researching and developing within new fields of technology
Expert at work and solution provider within Visualization and Geoinformatics fields
Vast experience in co-organizing technological Workshops
Multidisciplinary approach at work
Thrives well in International environment
Friendly at work with developed social skills
Experience in teaching and coaching students and graduates
May work independently as well as a Team member
Continuously improving working knowledge
10-years working experience in subsea-to-sea surface engineering within Oil & Gas Industry
12-years working experience with Applied GIS Research and Technology Development
Employement Experience:
Position Employer Type of work Dates (mm.yy)
From T o
Specialist Engineer (GIS) Subsea 7 Norway
GIS, Web-GIS & Geoinformatics solutions applied on
Projects. In-house GIS R&D
08.12 12.14
I provided expertize to Statoil Survey Frame Contracts GIS Specifications 2012-2015 and worked on upgrades to semi-automatic Seabed Survey Data Model
data creations, deliveries & QC standards for Offshore/Onshore Survey data processing with use of both AutoCAD and GIS processing tools.
I presented “Elevating GIS into broader Life of Field services: a Contractor Perspective” at International Seabed Mapping and Inspection Seminar and
Conference 2013; Geilo, Norway.
I delivered GIS & Geoinformatics Services & Expertise at Survey department (part of Life of Field Group) and to other disciplines (Engineering, Geotechnics,
IMR), on various projects & tenders, also with close collaboration with Clients/3rd Parties.
I worked as a Key Contact Specialist on BG Knarr and Total Martin Linge SURF Project, responsible for a "Routine GIS Data Services Provision &
Maintenance” both to the Client and internally
I deployed ArcGIS Server 10.2 and SQL Server for Geomatics/GIS solutions and Web-based GIS services at the Survey department, 2014
I was coaching Graduate Engineers (GEDS 3rd Session Stavanger November 2014) and colleagues/employees with GIS&Geoinformatics on regular basis
2. Position Employer Type of work Dates (mm.yy)
From T o
Senior Project Engineer
3D Visualizations Simulations
Subsea 7 Norway
GIS and Web-GIS Research and applied solutions
3D VIS Simulations for Subsea Engineering, RD
01.11 08.12
I specialized at work with advance 3D Visualizations and Simulations of Top Sea-to-Subsea Installations, including Real-time Visualization Systems. Main
projects: Skuld, IMR Veslefrikk, COPSAS Victor Bravo, ATLA, Visund, Marulk. Main tasks: 3D CAD/Autodesk Inventor modeling and optimization for use in
Real-Time 3D Visualization Applications within Subsea Installations (Marintek SimLa, Orxaflex, Envision[TM], 3D Studio Max; MultiGen Creator; Okino NuGraf,
Adobe Premiere Pro, and more)
I was involvement with short tracks as well as EPIC type contracts with Concept Animating Installation Procedures (HIRA/HAZOP)
I was working with post-production of High-Definition Animation Movies for internal and external use om projects and familiarizations/lesson learned sessions
I was supporting Naval Group users of SIMO software (Marintek) – Installation Analysis support, by provision of 3d models, assistance with software upgrades
and models’ and seabed optimizations
I was involved with GIS and Datasets processing expert support to Survey Department /Onshore/Offshore) on various tasks and projects, and was taking part
in Technology Development Strategic Planning for the Company, focusing on Enterprise Web-GIS applied solutions
Project Engineer
3D Visualizations Simulations
Acergy Norway AS
GIS Research and applied solutions
3D VIS Simulations for Subsea Engineering, RD
09.06 01.11
I was co-organizing 3D Visualization Workshop in-house - delivered was a Technical Specification report 3D Visualization System Requirements for Acergy
I took 2.5 year Key Role in RD work within Advanced Real-Time visualization and Simulation Solutions for Offshore and Subsea operations. The core
occupation: designing and implementation of the Real-Time 3d visualization Engineering System tailored for Top sea/Sub-sea/ROV/AUV/Lifting Operating in
the Company. The main use was during HIRA/HAZOP meeting on projects (identifications of risk of subsea installation operations with help of advanced 3d
visualization and simulation system “EnvisionTM”)
I was co-organizing Workshop on GIS (in-house) to map the GIS Technology Development Strategy. Next I was taking part in Technology Development
Strategic Planning across disciplines, projects, departments and regions/countries; focusing on Enterprise GIS solutions for an easy data access to project
stakeholders Clients
I was providing vast libraries of 3d models for internal users to the Naval Group (Marintek's SIMO) and i.e.: Flexible Flowlines and Umbilical’s Engineering
Group (Orcina’s Orcaflex users)
Graduate GIS Research Assistant
Autoliv Sverige AB,
Sweden
GIS Research in Road Safety 01.06 06.06
I worked as a Researcher under Joint Industry Programme in a Road-safety oriented project for Autoliv Sverige AB 2006. The project focused on an
assessment of the standards in road network (GIS+GPS) systems and methods to implement a decision support system for road-networks' risk analysis and
safety. The research was part of the greater “Zero Vision” project, to minimalize road accidents occurrence in Sweden
GIS Laboratory Assistant
Linköping University,
Sweden
GIS Research Coaching of Master Students 01.05 05.06
I worked as a GIS Laboratory Assistant at the Department of Computer and Information Science, at LiU. There I was teaching GIS to the Master students,
improving the lab syllabus and was conducting the Distance (E-learning) GIS Course laboratories. My role was also as a key contact person between
University, Industry and Science Park; Governmental Institutions (i.e. SMHI, Vägverket, SGI, FOI) in order to bring grants funds for various thesis projects
offered to students
Education:
Qualification gained University/School Name Dates
M.Sc. in Geoinformatics
Geographic Information Systems
Linköping University, Sweden, Dpt. of Computer and Information Science [IDA]
MSc Thesis: Modelling the Cross-Country Traffic ability with Geographical Information
Science, Sponsored by the Swedish National Defense College.
Link: http://www.diva-portal.org/liu/abstract.xsql?dbid=313
01.2004-05.2005
B.Sc. in in Geosciences: Quaternary
Geology and Geomorphology
The University of Gdansk, Poland, Dpt. of Physical Geography and Oceanography.
Courses in Physical Geography, Geomorphology, Cartography, GIS, Hydrology,
Limnology, Topography, Meteorology and Climatology, Geology, Human Geography.
Taking part in The Baltic Sea University, supervised by Uppsala University in Sweden,
which gave a comprehensive knowledge of a holistic treatment of environmental
science, covering all aspects of the subject, from the sciences (biology, geology,
chemistry, engineering etc.) social sciences (economics, law, political sciences,
international relations, etc.) as well as management.
09.2000- 10.2005
Tourism Service Technician
Tourism Management
Post-Secondary School of Tourism Management, Gdansk, Poland
Diploma (grade A) in Tourism movement organizing
09.1998 – 09.2000
Technician Designer in Landscape
Architecture and Horticulture
Technical College in Gdansk, Poland.
Diploma (grade A): Arrangement and Maintenance of Landscape Parks and Botanical
Gardens of Historical Interest/Highest Heritage context
09.1993 – 0.91998
3. Courses:
2013 ArcGIS : Sharing GIS datasets on the Web, Geodata AS, Oslo
2013 ArcGIS Server: Configuration and Management, Geodata AS, Oslo
2013 Intensive AutoCAD Map 3D, PROCADR SA, Authorized Training Centre, Gdansk
2013 Subsea 7’s “My Talent Programme 2013” which reflects on participants own strengths and assist in developing skills useful
within: Talent Skill Development, Collaboration Relational, • Communication Motivation and Performance Mentality
2011 Renewal of the Basic Offshore Safety and Emergency Training, Falck Nutec, Stavanger: In compliance with OLF, NOGEPA
and OPITO requirements, valid through 09/2015
2009 Commercial Project Management Programme for Project Engineers, Acergy Academy, London
2009 Vortex Mechanical Editor Software training CM-Labs Software House Canada, Aberdeen: Physics simulation package training
for applying in Real-Time within Envision (offshore focus): Collision detection and Response, Constraints with Motors, Locks
and Limits, Joints and Rigid-body dynamics
2009 Creator 3D Visualization modelling soft. training Antycip SAS, Aberdeen, 3D modelling, LOD, OpenGL- direct renderer, model
optimization for real-time applications (offshore focus)
2008 Designing for and Installing in Deep Water course, London. Deepwater projects and technical challenges in order to perform
early identification of the technical critical areas of tenders/projects
2007 Basic Offshore Safety and Emergency Training, Falck Nutec, Stavanger: In compliance with OLF, NOGEPA and OPITO
requirements, including HUET with Air pocket
2007 NordGISci'07 workshop on 3D geoinformation and geovirtual environments, Högskolan i Gävle, Sweden
2007 EuroVIS Symposium on Applied Visualization, Organized by Eurographics and the IEEE, Norrköping, Sweden
2006 NordGISci'07 workshop on geospatial analysis and modelling, Högskolan i Gävle, Sweden
Software proficiency in:
ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Family products including Spatial 3D Analyst extensions, ArcGIS Server Web-GIS applications, Open SceneGraph, 3D Studio Max,
MultiGen-Paradigm's Creator, NuGraf/PolyTrans, IVS 3D Fladermaus; Adobe Premier, Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Blender, SketchUp, MS Office, ProArc, IBM
Lotus Notes and other
Languages:
Fluent in English, Norwegian, Swedish and Polish. Intermediate in Russian, Croatian and German
Professional Membership:
Active member of The Norwegian Society of Graduate Technical and Scientific Professionals (TEKNA) since 2007
Interests:
Outdoor life and sports. Enjoying several team sports. Passionate sailor and windsurfer. Landscape Architecture Literature, Computer Graphics
Certificates/Diplomas/Publications/:
Available upon request
References:
Available upon request