Alwyn Petrus Geyser is a Professional GISc Practitioner with 17 years of experience in the South African Navy and as an assistant lecturer at the University of Stellenbosch. He has extensive experience in GIS, remote sensing, data analysis and management. As a senior military manager, he oversaw 130 students and planned exercises. Currently, he is completing his Masters in Military Geography while providing GIS support to research and teaching GIS, remote sensing, and navigation subjects with an overall student pass rate of 99%.

1. Curriculum Vitae of Alwyn Petrus Geyser
Professional GISc Practitioner (PGP 1382)
4 Drake Street, Saldanha, South Africa, 7395
Tel: (+27) 82 784 8373 E-mail: geyser@polka.co.za
CAREER SUMMARY
A Professional GISc Practitioner with 17 years military management experience specializing in dynamic leadership
and management of personnel from diverse backgrounds. GIS/Geophysics researcher at the University of
Stellenbosch, Faculty of Military Science with experience in data- capturing, exploration, management, analysis and
report writing. Lecturer at the University of Stellenbosch, achieved a pass rate of 99%. A Senior Military Manager at
the Military Academy managed 130 students. Served as Vice-Chairperson at Siyabonga Care Village also
spearheaded community projects within the Military Academy. Served as Environmental Manager and Training
Manager at the SA Navy’s premier training establishment. Gained valuable practical experience under stressful
situations as a watchkeeping officer in the executive branch on-board one of the SA Navy’s replenishment vessels
where quick decisive decisions literally meant the difference between life and death. Operations manager of the
naval contingent on an anti-poaching operation. A qualified skipper for small motorised boats up to 15 Nautical
Miles.
EXPERIENCE: Lieutenant; South African Navy
Professional GISc Practitioner and Assistant Lecturer 2011 – Present
GISc Practitioner
• Registered as Professional GISc Practitioner (PGP 1382) in 2015.
• Together with Commander (Doctor) Bezuidenhout established a Geophysics research group.
• Provided GIS support to the Geophysics research group at the University of Stellenbosch, Faculty of Military
Science, which included:
o Data collection and capturing
o Map Production
o Data exploration
o Data management
o Data analysis
o Spatial Interpolation
o Remote sensing of vegetation and soil
o Image analysis and interpretation
• Involved in research in Geophysics where we developed new radiation detection methods. Our research
results provided new insights in palaeontology and the geography of areas, it also provided insight on the
effects of radiation on population groups.
• Will complete Masters Degree in Military Geography (Geophysics) in 2016.
Assistant Lecturer
• Presented the following subjects at University of Stellenbosch, Faculty of Military Science:
o Post graduate level - Environmental Management, Geographic Information Systems and Research
Methodology
o Graduate level - Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, Meteorology and Electronic
Navigation Systems (RADAR, SONAR, Gyro, GPS, Electromagnetic Principles)
o Achieved an overall pass rate of 99%.
• Presented short courses at various institutions/departments within and outside the Military Academy as well
as being a member on the Military Academy’s roster committee.
• Presented articles and posters at various academic conferences.
• Rated as the top assistant lecturer in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
Research Output
• April 2011: Poster at the IAEA Symposium on Isotopes in Hydrology, Marine Ecosystems, and Climate
Change Studies in Monaco: Mapping of Palaeoshorelines by using In Situ Gamma Ray Measurements. J.
BEZUIDENHOUT, G. AYIREBI AND A. GEYSER

2. • July 2011: Presented an article at the Military Information Communication Symposium of South Africa
(MICCSA) conference: Measuring Primordial Radioactivity of Malgaskop. . BEZUIDENHOUT, G. AYIREBI AND
A. GEYSER
• September 2011 Presented at the Geo-Information Society of South Africa on how to plot natural
occurring environmental radiation using GIS. Organised the event for the Military Academy
• June 2012: Presented my research proposal, entitled RESEARCH PROPOSAL: Mapping the Natural
Occurring Radiation of Baviaansberg in the Military Area of Saldanha at the Society of South African
Geography Student Conference, UCT.
• July 2012: Showcased a poster, entitled The Exposure Levels of the Saldanha Population due to the
High Levels of Natural Occurring Radiation, at the South African Institute of Physics Conference, UP, 9-13 July
2012
Other
• Provided Environmental Management support to the local Naval Base.
• Spearheaded a Community Service Project in the Military Academy to upgrade the play parks in the
residential areas as well as present academic assistance to children at a local children’s home.
• Served as Vice-Chairperson on the Syiabonga Care Village management board (2013-2014).
• Assisted in Occupational, Health and Safety work for Exco Services at ArcelorMittal, Saldanha.
Senior Military Manager 2008 – 2010
• Managed between 67 and 130 Military Academy students per year in terms of career planning, professional
military development and report writing. Responsible for the physical and mental welfare of students by
creating a conducive environment for learning as well as ensuring that every student passes his/her
quarterly fitness evaluation.
• Plan, execute and debrief two, week long, military exercises a year as well as smaller one day excursions.
Planning involves organising finances, transport, accommodation, time tables and programmes for the
exercise, logistics. Took full responsibility for the safety of the students during these exercises.
• Received a Military Academy Commandant’s Commendation certificate for exemplary dedication and
commendable service.
Training and Environmental Manager 2005 – 2007
• Developed policies and procedures for environmental management to be in line with international standards
as well as implementing and managing these policies and procedures.
• Plan, execute and debrief the Deep Sea Navigation course for 12 South African Navy students bi-annually.
While on course I am responsible for the students in all aspects, which include military discipline, social and
physical welfare, financial claims, logistics and accommodation.
• Improved the students pass rate from 50% to above 90% for the course.
• Presented the subject Sailings, this teaches a student how to mathematically calculate courses and positions
of vessels to navigate around the globe. Also presented the rules for navigating and driving ships at sea as
well as navigation equipment for other courses.
Watchkeeping Officer 2002 – 2005
• Served as a watchkeeping officer on board the SAS DRAKENSBERG, then the flagship of the South African
Navy. As watchkeeping officer data collection and analysis under stressful situations are extremely
important. One has to act swiftly and decisively to ensure the safety of the crew members and ship.
• Acted as Operations Manager of the naval contingent for the anti-poaching operations ran collectively by the
South African Police Service and the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism. Responsible for
writing daily reports and deploying and directing the naval crew.
• Managed 10 crew members’ careers, writing individual reports and assessments. Responsible for the morale
and safety of the crew members when on deployments.
• Served as a safety officer during cargo, replenishment at sea and helicopter operations, where the safety of
the crew members is of paramount importance.
• Successfully deployed to Haiti for two months to provide logistical supplies to the country as well as provide
a safety platform for the President for the Republic of South Africa.
• Successfully planned and executed the theoretical exams for future watchkeeping officers.

3. EDUCATION
University of Stellenbosch, Faculty of Military Science
Enrolled for Masters in Military Geography – research in radiation detection and mapping
Honours Bachelor of Military Science – Military Geography, with the subjects:
• Geographic Information Systems
• Environmental Geography
• Methodology and Thought
• Political Geography
• Research
Bachelor of Military Science (Bachelor of Science), with the major subjects:
• Nautical Science
• Military Geography
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• ESRI ArcGIS - Advanced level
• MSOffice (Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) - Advanced level
• QGIS - Medium level
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
• Enjoy diving, cricket, fishing, hockey and time with my family
REFERENCES
Commander Dr Jaques Bezuidenhout Tel: (+27) 82 581 4948 Email: jab@ma2.sun.ac.za
Commander Louw Uys Tel: (+27) 82 411 0101 Email: louw@ma2.sun.ac.za
Commander Hennie Smit Tel: (+27) 84 205 7174 Email: hennies@ma2.sun.ac.za
Mr Godwin Ayirebi Tel: (+27) 82 200 3483 Email: godwin@ma2.sun.ac.za