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Della Chandi

Solwezi

Summary

Accomplished Group Principal Geologist at FQMO with expertise in database management and data integration. Proven ability to enhance data integrity and streamline processes, leveraging skills in SQL Server administration and team collaboration. Recognized for delivering high-quality data for resource estimation and supporting cross-functional projects effectively.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Group Principal Geologist- Mine and Data Integration

FQMO
Solwezi
03.2024 - Current
  • Planning, leading and managing database work, including related work of others across the Group’s operations and projects.
  • Actively involved with database mentoring and training of the site based Mining Geology teams.
  • Supports and assists with maintaining the standards and quality of consistent and secure database data.
  • Database data includes Geological, Geotechnical, Hydrogeological, Geochemical and Production databases.
  • Development and administration of data entry and retrieval systems.
  • Assist with process, formats and compilation of QAQC reports.
  • Ensuring the integrity of the database through regular data validation.
  • Implementation of backup processes/scheduled work on SQL Server together with any required liaison with the IT department.
  • Assist with reporting on database status i.e. loading progress, intercept calculations, assays progress.
  • Liaise with geologists regarding data collection methods.
  • Support timely delivery of quality data for estimates and ore control.
  • Support and manage any cross-functional data extraction, processing and analysis for production tracking, ore control and reconciliation.
  • Assist with the development of standards, functional departmental plans, policies, procedures and best practices.

Senior DBA - Geologist

Kansanshi mine PLC
Solwezi
12.2022 - 02.2024
  • Grade control, Resource and Reconciliation Database Management involving managing data import to database, implement and ensure robust data validation and perform regular data audits to ensure data integrity.
  • Set and maintain database standards.
  • Manage database permissions and access to users.
  • Control and make data accessing easy for all users.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors.
  • Create and manage database reports, visualizations, and dashboards.
  • Write scripts and processes for data integration.
  • Test and modify databases to determine and correct issues.

DBA - Geologist

Kansanshi mine PLC
Solwezi
07.2019 - 11.2022
  • Grade control, Resource and Reconciliation Database Management involving managing data import to database, implement and ensure robust data validation and perform regular data audits to ensure data integrity.
  • Set and maintain database standards.
  • Manage database permissions and access to users.
  • Control and make data accessing easy for all users.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors.
  • Create and manage database reports, visualizations, and dashboards.
  • Write scripts and processes for data integration.
  • Test and modify databases to determine and correct issues.

Resource Drilling and Database Management

Kansanshi mine PLC
Solwezi
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Management of contractor drill rigs, borehole quality and communication to all stakeholders.
  • Quality and validation of borehole core, recoveries, surveys and logs.
  • Data management and interpretation including geological sections.
  • Resource database management (SQL& DataShed).
  • Managed data gatekeeping by receiving information, translating and overseeing documents within file management system.
  • Resolved information access issues, troubleshooting to improve user data entry and access.

Production Geologist

Kansanshi mine PLC
Solwezi
02.2016 - 07.2018
  • Grade control data validation and database management.
  • Grade control mark out generation (Surpac, Ore Controller).
  • Verification of grade control mark outs in the field.
  • Manage team of field technicians in pit to ensure correct blocks are mined according to plan and daily blend plans are achieved.
  • Provide feedback to mine planners and senior geologist on issues.
  • Pit Floor mapping.
  • Adhered to safety practices during assessments when in the active pit environment to protect personnel and equipment.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish goals.

Grade control Data Management

Kansanshi Mine PLC
Solwezi
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • RC Logging.
  • RC Logging Validation.
  • Wireframing in Surpac.
  • Data management in Datashed.
  • Pit mapping.
  • Managed data gatekeeping by receiving information, translating and overseeing documents within file management system.

Resource Development Geologist

Kansanshi mine PLC
Solwezi
08.2012 - 01.2014
  • Management of contractor drill rigs, borehole quality and communication to all stakeholders.
  • Quality and validation of borehole core, recoveries, surveys and logs.
  • Data management and interpretation including geological sections.
  • Supervised data collection, organization and procedures for compliance with standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Geology

University of Zambia
Lusaka
09.2012

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • Access
  • Surpac
  • Datamine
  • Leapfrog
  • DataShed
  • PowerBi
  • Data integration
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Preparing reports
  • Geospatial analysis
  • Data analyzation
  • Risk assessments
  • Database migration
  • Python
  • Mathematical knowledge
  • Statistical knowledge
  • Written communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Data collection
  • Data management
  • Database Management
  • Geological modeling
  • Core sampling procedures
  • Work ethic
  • Project management
  • SQL Server administration

Certification

  • Introductory course in Surpac
  • Introductory course Datamine
  • Introductory and Intermediate Training in Leapfrog
  • Snowden QAQC and Sampling
  • Certificate in Geostatistics 101 - A Practical Introduction (Edumine)
  • Certificate in Practical Geostatistics, Modelling and Spatial Analysis (Edumine)
  • Certificate in Project Management Foundations (UCT)
  • Geostatistical Mineral Resource Estimation
  • Introduction to Database Concepts
  • Database DML Statements and SQL Server Administration
  • Introduction to Python
  • Python for Data Science and Machine Learning
  • Snowden Resource Estimation Training
  • Datamine StudioRM Resource Estimation Training

Languages

  • English
  • Tonga
  • Nyanja
  • Bemba

Hobbies and Interests

  • Coding
  • Reading
  • Art
  • Music
  • Old Movies

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 02/22/89
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Zambian

Activities

  • Running
  • Baking
  • Drawing

Languages

English
First Language

Accomplishments

  • FQM General Manager Program Graduate
  • Mining Woman of the Year Nominee,2023

Affiliations

  • Baking
  • Running

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Group Principal Geologist- Mine and Data Integration

FQMO
03.2024 - Current

Senior DBA - Geologist

Kansanshi mine PLC
12.2022 - 02.2024

DBA - Geologist

Kansanshi mine PLC
07.2019 - 11.2022

Resource Drilling and Database Management

Kansanshi mine PLC
08.2018 - 06.2019

Production Geologist

Kansanshi mine PLC
02.2016 - 07.2018

Grade control Data Management

Kansanshi Mine PLC
01.2014 - 01.2016

Resource Development Geologist

Kansanshi mine PLC
08.2012 - 01.2014

Bachelor's degree - Geology

University of Zambia

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