Allan ROSS - Scientific Computing Engineer @TotalEnergies OneTech CSTJF

About Me

Study, Research and Development Engineer (Pau/Toulouse). I have a scientific culture relatively diversified, mainly focused on applied mathematics/physics; I keep moving in discovering and learning every day.

During my training as geophysicist @EOST (Strasbourg, 2018), I mainly specialized in geophysical data analysis and processing as well as in scientific programming. Furthermore, my final-year internship in R&D completed @CLS Group (Toulouse) and my research experiences (@EOST/@IPGS, @DIAS) allowed me to confirm my aspiration and my passion to oceanography, geophysics and applied sciences broadly speaking. In addition, I was able to learn the values of work at VIVIRAD S.A. which involve daily conviviality and commitment to customers and collaborators.

One of my professional vocation will be to collaborate with specialists and in teams; indeed, my mid-term career goal is to work on R&D projects which would have a global reach. My ASTYPIC consultant Julien DAVADANT will help me to reach my personal and professional goals.

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Experiences

Image processing using AI (ML, DL, CV) and HPC (Pangea III)

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Remote sensing engineer

TotalEnergies OneTech CSTJF

October 2021 to September 2022

Cooperative Education Work

Pau

France

Mapping, interpretation and classification of offshore oil pollution located off Africa (Gabon, Congo, Angola) and the Middle East (Qatar) with Sentinel-1A (ArcGIS PRO) / Monitoring every 12 days
Involved in a R&D project with DEMETER / Automatic flood mapping with SAR image processing from Sentinel-1A (geemap workflows in Python & GEE under GCP)
E-learnings Copernicus & Mathematics for Machine Learning
English training with Intercountry (B2 --> B2++ level)

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R&D geophysical engineer @TOTAL CSTJF - Borehole seismic data processing

TOTAL CSTJF

September 2020 to August 2021

Cooperative Education Work

Pau

France

Cleaning the borehole seismic data (in txt)
Analysis of borehole seismic data using MATLAB functions (Fourier and Hilbert transforms)
Development in MATLAB and documentation in Jupyter notebook of an automated SWD processing workﬂow
Writing jointly a technical paper for the Sixth EAGE Borehole Geophysics Workshop (November 11th, Dubaï) - BG23 | Utilizing acoustic telemetry networks for potential Seismic-While-Drilling applications
https://eage.eventsair.com/sixth-eage-borehole-geophysics-workshop/programme
See the paper on EarthDoc: https://www.earthdoc.org/content/papers/10.3997/2214-4609.2021613012#html_fulltext

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Engineer @Silicom SAS - Scientific software development for radio-navigation

Silicom SAS

February 2020 to March 2020

Full-time

Balma

France

Scientific software development (C++/Qt) for radionavigation (GNSS)
Qt functionalities: paintEvent, QSlider, QSpinBox, QProgressBar, QGridLayout, QScrollBar, QLineEdit, QCheckBox, QRadioButton, QPushButton, QComboBox, QListWidget, QHBoxLayout, QTimer
http://www.guide-gnss.net/contenuguide/uploads/2014/10/SILICOM%20for%20GUIDE.pdf
Reading the different fields of an NMEA file using object-oriented code in C++ to be adapted
GNSS signal processing in MATLAB/Python (spectrograms)
Reading and implementation of a processing chain for adaptive filters implemented in a research article by Petter Russer in order to produce spectrograms for the analysis of the noise attenuated by this process
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/230814713_Real-time_Ambient_Noise_Cancellation_for_EMI_Measurements_on_Open_Area_Test_Sites

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Engineer @CNES via SYNERGIE - Nanosatellite operator (ANGELS)

CNES (SYNERGIE)

April 2019 to December 2019

Temporary Work

Toulouse

France

Study context:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiMzjFHjW4k
https://www.hemeria-group.com/nos-videos/

Use of a BDS (Excel) created and modified by NEXEYA
OCTAVE (coded by CS): Tools and Components for Processing, Acquisition, Visualization and Exploitation of telemetry
Octave (@CS) Provides basic services of a TM and TC processing platform
create the operational procedures (Octave @CS) containing all the commands transmitted to the ANGELS nanosatellite
File o2pl (XLM) writings DHS_PAR_CptRstLecture, DHS_PAR_CptRstEcriture, DHS_PAR_CptRstLecture, DHS_PAR_CptRstReinit, DHS_PAR_FlagSatEcriture, DHS_PAR_FlagSatLecture, DHS_PAR_GENLecture, DHS_PAR_LimiteCptRstEcriture, DHS_PAR_LimiteCptRstLecture, DHS_PAR_SeuilBattEcriture, DHS_PAR_SeuilBattLecture, DHS_PAR_VersionLVDemEcriture, DHS_PAR_VersionLVDemLecture
I went to carry out a day of testing coded operational procedures in a clean room at NEXEYA (test on FlatSat)
develop satellite parameter visualization pages to control it and monitor its operation
Thanks to Octave (CS) I was able to control and view the parameters read and modified by the execution of the FCP (ex: Batterie.qvk) - HMI GUI
participate in the preparation of operations for the exploitation of the ANGELS nanosatellite
create calculated parameters and monitoring with the Best & Castor tool (Excel)
internal training towards the end of my contract: Jason-2/3, SMOS, POPS, PrestoPlot / PrestoDecom, SCAO & payload PROTEUS, SuDo, ISIS & Step-2, S3WNG mission
Use of PROTON and VTS software to simulate the trajectory and real orientation of satellites over time using files from the G2
- PROTON will be used to convert the TM from the G2 into a format readable by VTS.
- VTS is the main tool for visualizing simulations in Celestia

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Manufactured, assembled and cleaned some mechanical parts
Checked the conformity of parts

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Improving the teledetection and the characterization of icebergs for around-the-world sailing races using Sentinel-3A multi-sensor data (SRAL, OLCI) - Copernicus Programme

Around-the-world sailing races (CLS) [FR]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evkd5dSel-Q
Copernicus programme [EN]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGJss4lDaBo&t=5s
CLS Group (presentation) [EN]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld_bEHlke3g&t=1s
CLS race: https://www.cls.fr/en/vg2016-race-satellite-surveillance/
Investigation and exploitation of characteristic peaks found in the Level-2 (Sentinel-3A) SRAL ocean data
Characterize the presence of icebergs in the Trailing Edge portion of SAR echoes
Design and develop processing chains and automated workﬂows (Python & Script shell) for the mapping of icebergs at different threshold levels under Google Earth (generation of kmz files)
Investigate OLCI data using the SNAP toolbox for prototyping for the implementation of automated workﬂows in Python
Implementation of a method for the discrimination of cloud/sea ice/cloud ice
Compare the capacity of observation between the altimetry missions Jason-2/3, Saral/Altika, HY-2 with the mission Sentinel-3A (conventional vs SAR altimetry)
Analyse the current drift of Sargasses near the Caribbean Sea

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Vice President @SUGS (Strasbourg University Geophysical Society)

Strasbourg University Geophysical Society (SUGS)

November 2016 to October 2017

Student Project

Strasbourg

France

We planned and organised :
- the annual EAGE Conference & Exhibition in Paris (49 students participated in this event)
- three conferences
- events with Geophyse (EOST Alumni association)

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Checking the bias of Potsdam value for surface gravity observations over Ireland using Satellite Gradiometry

Context of the study :
https://www.dias.ie/cp/geo/geo-gravity-data/
I unified the Northern Ireland gravity data with those from the Republic of Ireland, i.e. data owned by DIAS (GMT)
I made a cubic interpolation of unified data sets and I found the reference gravity field of the Bouguer anomalies occurring in the DIAS gravity data set
I compared the interpolated surface gravity (i.e. DIAS data) with those derived from global gravity field models, the satellite GOCO05S model and the combined EGM2008 model
Eventually, I was able to explain the origin of the bias.

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Research project @EOST/IPGS with Dr. Matthias ZILLMER - Seismic refraction & Hydrology

EOST/IPGS

October 2016 to May 2017

Student Project

Strasbourg

France

Seismic refraction investigation of the watershed Strengbach (Vosges Mountains, France) using P and S wave first-arrival tomography

Context of the study:
Strengbach Watershed OHGE : https://data.lter-europe.net/deims/site/rbv_fr_10 & Observatoire
HYDROCRIZTO project [FR]: http://www.agence-nationale-recherche.fr/Project-ANR-15-CE01-0010
Rayfract Software: http://rayfract.com/
Hydrogeochemistry of the Environment, OHGE [FR] : http://ohge.unistra.fr/
Seismic refraction measurements in the field (P & S waves) with Dr. Matthias Zillmer
Analysis of SEG-Y data (field measurements, VSP, piezometers) with Seismic Unix (bash)
Inverting the first-arrival traveltimes picked with Rayfract
Analysis and combination of tomographic grids (P and S waves) with Surfer Golden
Writing a scientific article (LaTex) and preparing an oral presentation in English

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Manufactured, assembled and cleaned some mechanical parts
Checked the conformity of parts
Received parcels and classified delivery notes

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Microgravimetric monitoring of ES Géothermie geothermal reservoirs in Northern Alsace (Enhanced Geothermal System = EGS)

Context of the study :
Research paper - Microgravimetry applied to deep geothermy monitoring: https://geothermal-energy-journal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40517-015-0035-3
Investiture of the geothermal plant @Rittershoffen (June 2016) [FR]: http://alsace.edf.com/innover/centrale-geothermie-profonde-edf-es-roquette-rittershoffen-inauguration/
Labex Geothermy [FR]: http://labex-geothermie.unistra.fr/article561.html
Soultz-sous-Forêts - Du site laboratoire au site industriel [FR]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOfGY0029yg
Acquire microgravity data using a Scintrex CG-5 Autograv (Soultz-sous-Forêts and ECOGI networks & J9 observatory)
Process the data using the software pyGrav
Write a field report

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Recognition of sedimentary structures
Construction of stratigraphic logs
Realization of geological panels and sections

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TIPE - Study of ice cube melting in salt water; illustration of iceberg melting in open ocean

Dassault Systèmes

September 2014 to April 2015

Student Project

Strasbourg

France

Rêve de glace @Thalassa (2012) - Dassault System
https://youtu.be/WE4DYAhwXQI

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Manufactured, assembled and cleaned some mechanical parts

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Manufactured, assembled and cleaned some mechanical parts

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https://pollutionnapperhenane.jimdo.com

Webside written by Jérémy VAN MIGEM, Allan ROSS and Jason SIGER

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Manufactured, assembled and cleaned some mechanical parts

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Education

The School and Observatory of Earth Sciences (EOST) is an institution in charge of education, research and observation in Earth Science.
https://eost.unistra.fr/en/ecole-dingenieurs/school/

Mathematics & Signal processing
IT Programming (MATLAB, Seismic Unix, Fortran 95, Shell Script, LaTeX, C)
Seismics, Electromagnetism, Gravimetry, Seismology
Geodesy & GIS
Field internships
Tectonic & Geology
Economy & Languages
Diagraphy, Geomechanics & Laboratory measurements

Options (S3): Seismic modeling, Physical geodesy, Sedimentary basins, Seismology: Earth models.
Options (S4): Seismic Imaging, Potential fields, Hydrogeology, Seismology: Earthquakes.
Options (S5): Gravimetry and Geodesy, Potential fields, Seismic imaging of geological heterogeneities, Electromagnetic methods.

Association :
Vice-president of SUGS (2017)
http://sugsstrasbourg.wixsite.com/sugseost

CPGE = Two-year intensive program, in preparation for the nationwide competitive examination to join an engineering school.
http://www.lycee-kleber.com.fr/prepas_cpge_scientifiques.htm

I passed the French national competitive exam CCP to join the engineering school EOST, located in Strasbourg (France).
https://ccp.scei-concours.fr

Subject of my TIPE :
Study of ice cube melting in salt water; illustration of iceberg melting in open ocean

Exploration lessons during my first year of high school (biotechnology, physics and chemistry) allow me to work in laboratories which comforted me to undertake a secondary education in science.

I also created a website (written in French in 2011) to introduce the current issue of groundwater pollution in Alsace :
https://pollutionnapperhenane.jimdo.com

Brevet des Collèges = French Certificate of general education
6D,5D,4A,3A

Skills

MATLAB

Advanced
Python

Numpy, Scipy, Matplotlib

Good
C/C++

Intermediate
LaTex

Good
Bash

Intermediate
Fortran

90, 77

Intermediate
Seismic Unix

Notions
Qt

Notions
GMT

Notions
SQL

Notions

Organization of work

Advanced
Planification

Good
Creativity

Good
Teamwork

Good
Personal development

Ikigaï, 20/80

Intermediate
Team management

Intermediate
Critical thinking

Intermediate
Communication

Intermediate
Project Management

Intermediate
Positive feedback

Intermediate
Stress management

Notions

French

Mother tongue

Expert
English

TOEIC : 820/990 (B2)

Advanced
German

SWR3

Intermediate
Greek

Notions
Spanish

Notions
Latin

Notions

Seismic exploration

Good
Gravimetry

Good
Borehole geophysics

Good
Earth physics

Intermediate
Active deformation (GPS & InSAR)

Intermediate
Earth seismology

Intermediate
Electromagnetism

Intermediate
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Intermediate
Spatial geodesy

Intermediate
Reverse method

Intermediate
Potential field

Intermediate
Continuum mechanics

Intermediate
Geothermy

Intermediate
Hydrogeology

Notions
Geology

Notions
Tectonic plates

Notions
Fluid mechanics

Notions
Diagraphy

Notions
Laboratory measurement

Notions
Sedimentary basins

Notions
Vulcanology

Notions
Mineralogy

Notions
Orbitography

Notions
Geomechanics

Notions
Geostatistics

Notions
Hydrogeophysics

Notions
Rock physics

Notions
Earth dynamics

Notions
Geomagnetism

Notions
Earthquake hazard

Notions
Water geochemistry

Notions
Petrophysics

Notions

Seismic acquisition

Notions
Seismic processing

Good
Seismic imaging

Intermediate
Seismic modeling

Notions
Seismic inversion

Notions
Seismic tomography

Notions
Seismic interpretation

Notions
Seismic reflection

Notions
Seismic refraction

Intermediate
Microseismic

Notions
Borehore seismic (VSP)

Intermediate
Drilling seismic (SWD)

Intermediate
Terrestrial seismic

Intermediate
Marine seismic

Notions
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Intermediate
Sonic logs

Notions

Spatial oceanography

Intermediate
Satellite altimetry

Sentinel-3 (SRAL)

Intermediate
Spectrometry

Sentinel-3 (OLCI)

Intermediate
History of expeditions

Notions
Instrumentation

Intermediate
Hydrography

Notions
Bathymetry

Notions
Glaciology

Notions
Currentology

Notions
Fluid dynamics

Notions
Oceanic in-situ measurements

Notions
Cryosphere

Notions
Oceanic modelling

Notions
Tideography

Notions
Rogue wave

Notions
Tidal bore

Notions

Signal processing

Advanced
Spectral analysis (Fourier)

Good
Image processing

Intermediate
Algorithms

Intermediate
Wavelet analysis

Intermediate
Machine learning

Notions
Numerical modelling

Notions
Numerical analysis

Notions
Artificial intelligence (AI)

Notions
Artificial Neural Network

Notions
Embedded Systems

Notions
Numerical simulation

Notions
Parallel computing

Notions
High performance computing (HPC)

Notions
Pattern recognition

Notions
Cybersecurity

Notions
Cloud computing

Notions

Mathematics

Applied (algebra, analysis)

Advanced
Geophysics

Advanced
Sciences

Advanced
Physics

Theoritical, applied

Good
Research

Good
Seismic exploration

Good
Earth science

Intermediate
Earth observation

Intermediate
Groundwater pollution

Intermediate
Statistics

Intermediate
Population dynamics

Intermediate
Number theory

Intermediate
Electromagnetism

Intermediate
Hydrology

Intermediate
Chemistry

Intermediate
Geographic information system (GIS)

Intermediate
Geology

Intermediate
Fractals

Intermediate
Probability

Intermediate
Remote sensing

Intermediate
Thermodynamics

Intermediate
Electricity

Intermediate
Particules accelerator

Intermediate
Geography

Intermediate
Quaternions

Intermediate
GNSS

Intermediate
Radar/SAR

Intermediate
Renewable energy

Intermediate
Morphogenesis

Intermediate
Watershed

Intermediate
Satellites operations

Intermediate
Biotechnology

Notions
Quantum physics

Notions
Biology

Notions
Radioactivity

Notions
Meteorology

Notions
Dynamic system

Notions
Particules physics

Notions
Chaos theory

Notions
General relativity

Notions
Nuclear physics

Notions
Climatology

Notions
Hyperspectral remote sensing

Notions
Astrophysics

Notions
Physical measurements

Experiment, laboratory

Notions
Satellite communication

Notions
Gravitational waves

Notions
Cavitation

Notions
Biomimicry

Notions
Photogrammetry

Notions
Dark matter

Notions
Coastal morphology

Notions
Tokamak

Notions
Plasma physics

Notions
Coastal erosion

Notions
Graph theory

Notions
Magnetohydrodynamics

Notions
String theory

Notions

SNAP (ESA)

Good
Rayfract

Good
Surfer

Good
Google Earth (KML)

Intermediate
OneDrive Business

Advanced
Microsoft/Open Office

Good
Filezilla

Good
QGIS

Notions

Microsoft Windows

10, 7, XP

Advanced
Linux

Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS

Intermediate

Interests

Done: Greece, Ireland, Spain, Germany, Austria, Italy, Turkey, Switzerland, Portugal, Luxembourg
Wished: Australia, Canada, United States, Brazil, Japan

OnVaSortir (OVS) Toulouse, Frimake, ToutesMesSorties (TMS)

Last.fm, SWR3, RockMelodicRadio, Radio regenbogen, RadioTunes

Mölkky, table tennis, kayak, golf, petanque

SérieBox

Photography

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Ecole et Observatoire des Sciences de la Terre - EOST (Strasbourg)

Lycée Kléber (Strasbourg)

Lycée Jean Rostand (Strasbourg)

Collège Paul Wernert (Achenheim)

Ecole Le Petit Prince (Ittenheim)