Brief Description of Education & Experience
Training / Education
• SonarWiz Software Training Event (Virtual) (2020)
• SonarWiz Software Training Event (2017)
• Klein Marine Systems, Inc. Sonar Training Event (2017)
• HYPACK Magnetometer and Sonar Training Event (2015)
• HYPACK Software Training Event (2015)
• SonarWiz Software Training Event (2014)
• Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Incorporated Hardhat/Bandmask Technician Course (2014)
• SonarWiz Software Training Event (2013)
• Doctor of Philosophy, Archaeology, University of Oxford, UK (2022) (In Progress)
• Commercial Diver Certification, Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI), International Diving Institute (2012)
• Master of Arts, Maritime Studies / Underwater Archaeology, East Carolina University (2010)
• Bachelor of Arts, History, Appalachian State University (2005)
Certifications / Documents
• Passport: USA (Exp. DEC 2025)
• Offshore Survival: BOSIET (OPITO) (Exp. Aug 2025)
• Offshore Medical: OGUK (Exp. Aug 2022)
• TWIC Certification (Exp. Jul 2025)
• Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI): Surface-Supplied Air Diver (Active)
• American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS): Scientific Diver (Active)
• American Safety Training Institute: Emergency Oxygen Administration, Bloodborne Pathogens and OPIM
• American Heart Association: First Aid, CPR, AED
• FAA Part 107 sUAS Remote Pilot Certification (Exp. APR 2023).
Qualifications
• 15 years of experience in maritime archaeological surveys, geophysical surveys, underwater mapping, and diver assessments.
• Expertise in geophysical and submerged cultural resources surveys, underwater positioning/mapping technologies and methods, underwater photogrammetry, and archaeological data acquisition and analyses.
• Experience with AUV, site geohazard, and pipeline/cable route surveys, offshore windfarm surveys.
• FAA certified commercial drone pilot.
Software & Hardware Profeciency (1 = General Knowledge, 5 = Proficient)
• Software (Acquisition): HYPACK (5), Klein SonarPro (5), Trimble SC900 (5), Edgetech Discover (5), Innomar SESWIN (5).
• Software (Processing and Analysis): HYPACK (5), SonarWiz (5), Agisoft Metashape (4), Rhinoceros 3D (4), GlobalMapper (5), Innomar SES Convert (5).
• Hardware: Trimble SPS855 GNSS (5), RTN/VRS (5), Geometrics G-882 (5), Geometrics TVG (5), Klein 3000/3900 (5), Edgetech 3100 (5), Edgetech 4200 (5), Edgetech 4205 (5), Applied Acoustic Easytrak Alpha USBL (5), Teledyne RapidCast Sound Velocity Profiler (5), Valeport Sound Velocity Profiler (5), CastAway Sound Velocity Profiler (5), Innomar SES medium-100 Sub-Bottom Profiler (5), CastAway Sound Velocity Profiler (5), Sonardyne USBL (5).
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