Bertini Augez KOLAT
About Candidate
Results-driven Geophysicist and Engineering Consultant with over 9 years of experience delivering geological, geophysical, geotechnical, GIS, and infrastructure development solutions across the energy, water, mining, and rural electrification sectors. Holding a Master of Science in Geophysics and Geoexploration, I have successfully contributed to large-scale feasibility studies, resource assessments, geospatial mapping projects, and multidisciplinary engineering assignments throughout Cameroon.
My expertise spans seismic interpretation, reservoir characterization, geological and geotechnical investigations, GIS analysis, project planning, and technical reporting. I have played a key role in the development of drinking water supply systems, rural electrification programs, hydroelectric projects, and infrastructure planning initiatives, supporting both public and private sector clients.
In addition to my technical background, I bring strong experience in business development, tender preparation, contract management, and strategic opportunity identification. My ability to combine scientific analysis with commercial insight enables me to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions that create value for stakeholders.
Recognized for my analytical mindset, adaptability, and collaborative leadership style, I excel at transforming complex data into actionable recommendations, managing multidisciplinary teams, and building productive relationships with clients and partners. I am passionate about leveraging geoscience and engineering expertise to support sustainable development, infrastructure growth, and resource management projects across Africa and beyond.
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Education
The major courses were based on the different geophysical methods such as Data Collection Techniques, Seismology and Geology of the Earth Globe, Seismic methods, Electromagnetic Methods (Geoelectricity and Magnetotellurics) • The thesis of the final year was entitled "Seismic interpretation for reservoir characterization in the Rio Del Rey basin". The activities consisted to the interpretation of a seismic cube on Petrel and the well log analysis.
The majors course units were based on geology and basin structure, geology and exploration tools, seismic interpretation and basin evaluation, geology and reservoir characterization, environmental legislation and management. • The end-of-professional Master's thesis was intitled "Design of an evaluation model of exploration drilling activities in Cameroon as from petroleum code".
Work & Experience
-Preparing sales pitches for shortlisted bids: identifying key differentiators that address the clients’ specific needs. -Drafting the administrative sections of tender responses and ensuring they fully comply with all the requirements set out in the tender specifications. -Compiling and finalising bid documents, and obtaining internal approval for them.
Applied Mathematics and Tools, and Project Leadership and Management courses for Professional Bachelor’s degree students, and Electromagnetism course for first-year Networks and Security students -Defining professional objectives: identifying the mathematical skills required in the sector targeted by the Professional Bachelor’s degree programme -Course structure: developing teaching modules combining theory, proofs and practical exercises. -Creation of lecture notes: Linking abstract concepts to real-world problems. -Design of Tutorials (TD): Creating exercises for direct application -Installation and testing of software: Ensuring the availability of computational software -Creation of assessments: Designing written exams or practical projects to assess the acquisition of modelling and computational skills. -Development of marking schemes: Creating marking schemes that assess the approach, the use of tools and the interpretation of results.
-Contribution to geological and geotechnical studies as part of feasibility and preliminary design studies for drinking water supply and rural electrification projects -Analysis and interpretation of geological maps to identify areas of interest. -Contribution to mapping through the digitisation of buildings and roads using satellite imagery of the project’s target localities; -Production of site plans for 33 localities spread across 6 municipalities in Cameroon as part of the solar power electrification project; -Drafting of detailed reports presenting results and recommendations to clients in a clear and convincing manner.
-Daily review of sources publishing private and public calls for bids. -Anticipating market needs relevant to the company’s activities -Drafting the administrative and technical sections of bid responses, ensuring they fully comply with all requirements in the specifications. -Compiling and finalizing application packages for calls for expressions of interest (ASMI) or calls for proposals, and obtaining internal approval for them. -Contribution to the drafting of proposals in response to National and International Calls for Tenders. -Monitoring all phases of the procedure.
-In charge of GIS-related activities since October 2020. -Contribute to household socio-economic surveys and (in energy) demand analysis for preliminary design projects for small hydroelectric power stations and drinking water supply. -Planning and coordinating geological, geophysical and geotechnical data collection programs, and analysis and mapping programs. -Writing technical study reports, making recommendations on the settlement of structures for the improvement of civil engineering projects and participating in feedback meetings. -Mapping as part of the studies for the electrification of 291 localities in rural areas (PERACE-RISE project). -Digitizing the buildings and socio-economic infrastructure of the localities using satellite images and drawing up the ground plans for the planned MV and LV electricity networks. -Contributing to campaigns to connect people to drinking water supply networks.
-Processed and distributed incoming correspondence to relevant staff, facilitating team communication. -Development and implementation of control sheets -Operational supervision of Security Officers in different sites -Assistance to the Chief Operations Officer on Personnel Management -Drafting the monthly activity reports -Writing service reports and correspondence to customers -Maintained organised filing system documenting business operations.
-Follow-up and evaluating hydrocarbon exploration drilling activities as from petroleum code -Seismic interpretation (both 3D&2D) on Petrel and OpendTect (Horizons tracking, faults and folds picking). -Well Log interpretations by quicklook method on Petrel and Excel using Schlumberger chart. -Formation characterizations (lithology of reservoir and cap rock, hydrocarbon nature, porosity and permeability.
-Mining exploration -Stream sediment and rockship sampling, -Mapping of sampled positions on Arcgis -Core sampled Logging during exploration drilling -Filed physical and digital copies of important documents to maintain accurate and consistent records. -Registered information on database to preserve accurate details.
