With a formal background in geological sciences, I have previously earned M.Sc. and B.Sc. (Honours) degrees in Geological Sciences from the University of Manitoba. Through my early Geologist career, I gained experience in multiple resource operations, including academia, mineral resources exploration, and conventional oil and gas production. In each of these roles, a common thread was the communication of technical and spatial data. I elected to pursue this Advanced Diploma to supplement my geologic training and remain active in learning and gaining skills.