South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, South Dakota Area
Since 1885, the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology has been a national leader in preparing world-class engineers and scientists. Award-winning undergraduate education is enhanced by graduate education and research and development in areas of critical need to South Dakota, the nation, and the world. Our graduates design, construct, and operate the most modern technology to meet today’s complex challenges and are held in the highest regard by their fellow leaders in industry, consulting, government, health, research and education.
From geology and mining engineering to particle physics and atmospheric sciences, our graduates are in high demand.
From geology and mining engineering to particle physics and atmospheric sciences, our graduates are in high demand.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Alumni
Alexander Schwäbe
Exchange Student bei SDSM&T
Mining & Metals
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2014 — 2015
TU Freiberg 2006 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Geology/Earth Science, General
Experience
SDSM&T August 2014 - Present
Geomin GmbH, Lengefeld/Germany July 2013 - August 2013
Beak Consultants GmbH May 2012 - November 2012
Skills
Teamwork, Windows, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Andreas Knobloch
Geologist / Project Manager
Mining & Metals
Education
Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg 1998 — 2004
Diplom, Geologie/Erdwissenschaft, allgemein
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2001 — 2002
Geologie/Erdwissenschaft, allgemein
Experience
Beak Consultants GmbH 2005 - Present
Skills
Groundwater, Hydrogeology, ArcGIS, Water, Geology, Project Management, Mineral Exploration, Geochemistry, Minerals
Bojan Mihajlovic
Student at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2013 — 2014
Brian Dudas
Vice Commander at 48th Fighter Wing
Defense & Space
Education
Belgian Royal Military Academy 2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), Political and Military Science
U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology 2004 — 2005
Masters, Operations Research
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1995 — 1997
M.S., Technology Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 1987 — 1991
B.S., Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics
WOLA 1985 — 1987
Experience
48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath August 2014 - Present
Dept of Defense 2015 - 2015
NATO August 2013 - August 2014
Belgische Koninklijke Militaire School June 2012 - August 2013
12 Operations Group January 2011 - August 2011
12 Operations Support Squadron May 2009 - January 2011
NATO - Combined Air Operation Center June 2005 - September 2007
USAF 2001 - 2004
Skills
Command, Air Force, Special Operations, Intelligence Analysis, Defense, Military Experience, Military Operations, Operational Planning, Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, Flight Test, Aircraft, Tactics, Flight Safety, Military Training, International Relations, Command & Control, Earned Value Management, Military, National Security, Joint Military..., Flights, DoD, Piloting, Aviation, Interagency Coordination, Military Aviation, Security Clearance, Army, Weapons, Top Secret, C4ISR
Frederik Kristensen
I help companies build business driven IT. Business Intelligence for manufacturing, logistics and consulting
Management Consulting
Education
Syddansk Universitet 2012 — 2014
Bachelor, HD - Organization and management
Aarhus Business College 2009 — 2011
Bachelor, HD 1. part
Engineering College of Copenhagen 2005 — 2009
Bachelor, Production
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2008 — 2008
Economics, Business, Production management
Experience
DATAWARENESS February 2015 - Present
Eltronic A/S June 2014 - January 2015
Inspari A/S August 2011 - May 2014
Ing-Kristensen Consulting ApS April 2011 - August 2011
Rehfeld Partners A/S November 2010 - March 2011
Reitan Distribution A/S February 2009 - October 2010
Skills
Team Management, ETL, ERP, Project Management, Requirements..., Business Intelligence, Management, Financial Reporting, Data Warehousing, Microsoft Excel, Data Modeling, Databases, Analysis, Data Integration, SSAS, Business Analysis, SSIS, SQL Server, Supply Chain Management, Conceptual Modeling, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Dimensional Modeling, Leadership, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence..., Data Warehouse..., SSRS
Ian Hardesty
Senior Production Geologist at Dalradian Gold Ltd
Mining & Metals
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2000 — 2002
MS, Geology and Geological Engineering
Colorado College 1991 — 1995
Bachelor, Geology
Structural Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits
Experience
Dalradian Gold Ltd March 2014 - Present
Independent June 2013 - Present
Independent March 2013 - May 2013
Kefi Minerals September 2011 - December 2012
Gammon Gold August 2009 - September 2011
Kennecott (RTZ)-Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company September 2006 - October 2008
St. Lawrence Zinc (HudBay Minerals) February 2006 - May 2006
Stillwater Mining Corporation December 2002 - January 2006
USDA Forest Service/GSA June 2002 - October 2002
Various land surveying and geotech work during industry downturn April 1998 - July 2000
Skills
Minerals, Iron Ore, Geology, Logging, Geological Mapping, Gold, Structural Geology, Geochemistry, Earth Science, Mineral Exploration, Base Metals, Sampling
Isabel Lund-Hansen
Sales Assistant at Irma
Education
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Manufacturing Engineering
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2014 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering, Study abroad
Gladsaxe Gymnasium 2008 — 2011
High School, Math A, physics A and chemistry B
Suttons Bay High School 2007 — 2008
High School, Exchange Student
Experience
Irma August 2008 - Present
James Heidrich
Global Procurement Productivity Leader at Smith & Nephew
Medical Devices
Education
University of Wyoming 2007 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), MBA, 3.8/4.0
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Industrial Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Experience
Smith & Nephew March 2013 - Present
Smith & Nephew October 2011 - March 2013
Caterpillar Inc. November 2008 - September 2011
Caterpillar Inc. August 2007 - November 2008
Caterpillar Inc. June 2005 - August 2007
Caterpillar Inc. January 2004 - June 2006
Caterpillar Inc. January 2001 - January 2004
Skills
SAP, MRP, Strategic Partnerships, Lean Methodology, Value Stream Mapping, Operations Management, Logistics, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Lifecycle..., Procurement, Kaizen Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Shipping, DMAIC, Process Optimization, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Leadership, Purchasing, Conflict Minerals, Staff Coordination, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Management, Supply Chain, Kanban, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Procure-to-Pay, Manufacturing
Jennifer Ament-Nemeth
Project Manager at Belmore Virtual Executive Assistants
Public Relations and Communications
Education
University of Minnesota Crookston 2010 — 2011
Accounting
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1994 — 1999
Chemistry
Online MOOC through Coursera
Experience
Belmore Virtual Executive Assistants June 2015 - Present
Rushmore Consulting February 2015 - Present
SIA First Choice Industries January 2015 - February 2015
Rapid City Journal August 2013 - April 2014
First Choice Recruitment-Romania November 2014 - 2014
Air Force Financial Service Center December 2008 - September 2012
Skills
Training, Interviews, Networking, Customer Relations, CRM, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Financial Accounting, Recruiting
Lisa Pfalzgraf
Biodiesel Trader at ADM International
Oil & Energy
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Experience
ADM International October 2012 - Present
Archer Daniels Midland September 2002 - September 2012
Michael Farinelli
Company Commander at US Army
Military
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2014 — 2017
Master of Science (MS), Engineering Management
United States Military Academy at West Point 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering
Rockhampton Grammar School 2000 — 2002
Experience
US Army December 2014 - Present
US Army May 2014 - December 2014
US Army March 2013 - April 2014
US Army April 2012 - March 2013
ISAF October 2012 - February 2013
US Army January 2011 - August 2011
US Army June 2009 - January 2011
Skills
Airborne School, Combat, Strategic Planning, Ranger School, Management, Counterinsurgency, Security Clearance, Training, Engineer in Training..., Small Unit Tactics, Leadership, Risk Assessment, Safety, Military Experience, Operational Planning, Civil Engineering, Military Training, Risk Management, Small Unit Leadership, Teaching, Mentoring, Counterterrorism
Per Soren Sletten
Project manager, subcontracts at Nexans Norway
Construction
Education
SDSM&T
Master of Science (MSc), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Master of Science (MSc), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Experience
Nexans Norway May 2014 - Present
Norconsult AS November 1986 - Present
Nexans September 2012 - May 2014
Nexans Norway April 2011 - September 2012
Kollektivtransportproduksjon (KTP) September 2010 - July 2012
Norsk Hydro/Qatalum Project February 2009 - August 2010
Norsk Hydro/Qatalum Project April 2007 - February 2009
Norsk Hydro/Ormen Lange Project March 2005 - March 2007
ABV Rock Group November 1997 - November 2002
Skills
Commissioning, Engineering, SCADA, Factory, EPC, Maintenance Management, Procurement, Construction, Power Generation, Microsoft Office, Oil/Gas, FEED, Offshore Drilling, Engineering Management, Process Control, PLC, Process Engineering, Instrumentation, Energy, Electrical Engineering, Petroleum, Oil & Gas, P&ID, DCS, Onshore, Contract Management, Gas, Project Engineering, Inspection, Project Management, Petrochemical
Rodney Peterson
Global Programme Manager IMO Car Wash Group Ltd. Director 5D Foto Ltd
Management Consulting
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1984 — 1989
BSME, Engineering
Experience
IMO Car Wash Group Ltd. November 2014 - Present
BETTISWORTH GLOBAL ASSOCIATES LTD June 2014 - Present
5D Foto Ltd March 2009 - Present
BP July 2009 - 2014
DHL June 2005 - December 2007
Allied Domecq June 2004 - May 2005
Platinum DB Consulting 2003 - 2004
Diageo 2001 - 2004
Axon Solutions, Inc. 2000 - 2001
Optimum Consulting 1996 - 2001
Skills
Governance, Integration, Business Process, Program Management, Project Delivery, Project Management, PMO, Strategy, Business Intelligence, Management, SAP, ERP, SAP R/3, Change Management, Leadership
Samantha Dobson
Teaching Assistant
Primary/Secondary Education
Education
University of Brighton 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geology/Earth Science, General, Upper Second Class (2:1)
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2012 — 2012
Field Camp, Geology/Earth Science, General, GPA 3.0
Bradford Grammar School 2004 — 2010
A-Levels, Geology, English, French
Experience
St Francis Catholic Primary School September 2014 - Present
Bradford Grammar Junior School September 2014 - October 2014
Working Smart July 2013 - August 2014
Lloyds September 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Geology, Geological Mapping, Raman Microscopy, Perkin Elmer, Microsoft Office, Teaching, Natural Hazards, French, Executive Search
Wi Halverson
Geoscientist at Schlumberger
Oil & Energy
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology