迈克Kotraba General Manager - DynoConsult
With a master’s degree in Economic Geology from the University of Nevada-Reno and over 30 years of progressive management experience in technical and operational roles, Mike brings a long list of accomplishments to the table. Past positions and accomplishments include:
- General Manager/Mill Manager, Operations Manager, and Mine Manager at Grupo Mexico’s
Asarco Ray Mine (surface 铜 operation).
- Operations Manager, U.S. 黄金操作
——采石场经理，美国.S. 石灰石操作
——通用汽车总经理.S. Silica Mining Operation
- Operations Superintendent/Mill Manager, U.S. Phosphate Mining Operation
- Production Superintendent, U.S. Gold/Silver Mining Operation
As Project Manager for Dyno’s Drill to Mill efforts, Mike brings a high level of competence and understanding across the entire Drill to Mill value chain and will be responsible for coordinating ag亚游集团官方网站app efforts as well as collaborating with the numerous stakeholders involved in any Drill to Mill project.
保罗Kuznik DynoConsult Manager – Eastern Canada
Paul studied in Construction Engineering at ETS University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada (2003). He then worked in an engineering firm related to quality control of materials such as soils, 混凝土和沥青. After a year in project management, Paul managed a department specializing in preventive structure inspection, movement control as well as vibration and noise monitoring. Paul’s has also worked on projects involving excavation, 爆破, 打桩, dynamic soil compaction demolition and other operations of construction as well as being called as expert witness for court cases. In 2014, he joined DynoConsult as a Field Engineer. 目前, he supports operations teams in product application and best practices, prepares numerous trainings, 现场测量, 安全审计, optimization of 爆破 in various sites spanning from construction work, through quarries to mines. He prepares blast designs in complex areas yielding safe and profitable results.
妮可Beeman Business Analyst – Corp. 账户 & 技术服务
Nicole earned a degree in Audio Engineering from the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences. She has been working in the mining industry for 7 years and joined ag亚游集团官方网站app in 2013 as a recruiter for North 美国. In 2015, she joined DynoConsult as an Analyst. 从那时起, she’s helped maintain tracking for all DynoConsult projects, provided analysis for the group, as well as supported various corporate functions for the team. She manages DynoConsult data and corporate analytics.
斯科特Giltner 主要顾问
Scott has earned his PhD in Mining Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. He also received a Master of Science degree and Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Missouri - Rolla. Scott also became certified as a Project Management Professional from the Project Management Institute. He has over 35 years of experience in mining and 爆破. Scott has worked in several countries including South Africa, 津巴布韦, 俄罗斯, 秘鲁, 澳大利亚, 多米尼加共和国, 和加拿大. His specialty area is blast optimization and instrumentation used for blast monitoring and quantifying 爆破 results. Scott’s current responsibilities include developing, managing and implementing projects focused on delivering value-creating process solutions to the 采石, mining and construction industries.
米格尔Valenzuela 高级顾问
米格尔Valenzuela earned his Bachelor of Science in mining engineering (MCL) in 2013 from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT. 从那时起, Miguel has worked in open-pit metals including gold, 铜, 和铁, as well as surface coal mines, and he has served in several technical and operations-oriented roles. He is an expert in mine engineering and planning, drill 以及爆破设计 and management, and Drill to Mill operations.
Miguel’s interest in the mining industry started with an internship at ag亚游集团官方网站app in the Powder River Basin area, where he developed a passion for explosives and 爆破. He currently supports ag亚游集团官方网站app as a 高级顾问 in the Western United States with a focus on supporting partners in the region, blast design optimization, value-added projects, technical consulting, 产品支持, and blaster training.
兰迪Seiwald 高级顾问
Randi holds a BS in Mining Engineering from South Dakota School of Mines (2019). 戴诺诺贝尔奖之前, she gained experience in blast design, drill/blast coordination, 以及船员管理. Her experience is a mix of surface and underground applications. In 2022, she joined Dyno Consult as a 领域的顾问 for Florida. Current tasks include vibration analysis, shot design, 无人驾驶飞机服务 and additional tech services.
Tacio费雷拉 高级顾问
Tacio earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering from Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil and a Master’s degree from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Tacio joined DynoConsult in September 2022, and has experience in underground gold mining and surface 铜, 铁, and aggregates (quarry) mining. Tacio has worked in the areas of mine planning, drilling and 爆破, and mineral processing. He believes that a holistic view is crucial to making the right decisions in each step of the mining business.
伯大尼喋喋不休 领域的顾问
Bethany earned a BS in Mining Engineering with a minor in Green Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2019. She has been a 领域的顾问 with DynoConsult since graduation. Bethany has worked on vibration prediction and analysis, 无人机影像, underground stope analysis and fragmentation analysis. She has also administered software and equipment training sessions. Daily tasks include 3D face profiling, boretraking for hole deviation, 无人驾驶飞机服务, blast designs and additional tech support.
Matthew Cottrell-Cumber 领域的顾问
Matthew earned his BS in mining engineering with a minor in Green Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2018. He has been a field consultant with DynoConsult since graduation. He has worked on vibration control, blast optimization, blast planning, and fragmentation analysis. Daily tasks include 3D profiling, boretraking, 拍摄的布局, 无人驾驶飞机服务, and other technical support for blasters.
纳撒尼尔·奇科夫 领域的顾问
Nate earned his BSc (2016) and PhD (2020) in Mining Engineering from the University of Kentucky. He has been a 领域的顾问 with ag亚游集团官方网站app since October of 2020. Current tasks include 3D face profiling, boretraking, 无人机的分析, 时间分析, 铸造分析, 以及爆破设计. Experience in Carlson AutoCAD, Dyno42, Quarry 6, Strayos, ViewShot3D, and Alpha-Blast.
查尔斯Dammann 领域的顾问
查尔斯得了B.S. in Mining Engineering from South Dakota Mines in 2022 and joined DynoConsult in January of 2023 as a 领域的顾问. He worked in surface gold 和铁, and currently works with coal cast 爆破, 无人机摄影测量, and 3D face profiling. He has experience with borehole audio televiewing, Vulcan, AutoCAD, Python, and WinprofX.
泽维尔Beneteau 领域的顾问 - Eastern Canada
Xavier earned his BEng in Mining Engineering with a specialization in Co-op during the 2021 school year. He gained hands on mining experience, in 2018, with Alamos Gold – Island Gold as an underground student, 4个月. Here he gained knowledge of the physical practice of underground mining, but mainly focused on longhole 爆破 as well as cable bolting. After returning to his studies for 2 semesters, he then worked at Impala Canada – Lac des Iles mine as an Engineering Co-op Student, 16个月. Working within the 技术服务 department, Xavier acquired a vast toolbox of skills related to the engineering aspect of mining. Being an eager individual, he gained experience in underground surveying, 通风, 发展, 和更多的. 除此之外, making his passion of 爆破 known, Xavier often created drill/blast plans whenever tasked or just to fill time.
托马斯Bamford 领域的顾问 - Eastern Canada
Thomas earned his BASc (2015) and PhD (2021) in Mineral Engineering from the University of Toronto. He has been a 领域的顾问 with DynoConsult since 2021. Thomas has over 5 years of mining research experience in blast monitoring, AI, and robotics. His areas of expertise include fragmentation analysis, aerial surveying for blast monitoring and analysis, 和教学.
Sylvain麦克费登 领域的顾问 II - Eastern Canada
Sylvain has been with ag亚游集团官方网站app since February 2023. 他赢得了他的矿山 & Civil Technologist diploma from College Boreal in Sudbury, Ontario in 2005 and has more than 15 years of experience in long-hole blast planning utilizing narrow-veined, 大量开采, Avoca矿业, and modified Avoca矿业 methods.
To gain perspective of on-the-job requirements to use different long-hole 爆破 products, Sylvain physically loaded and blasted down holes underground for eight months. In addition to 爆破, Sylvain has completed cable-bolting designs utilizing ground control best practices. He has also completed underground 通风 surveys and has done short-term planning in both cut and fill and room and pillar mining.
Sylvain has been part of many continuous improvement and reconciliation teams investigating, 研究, and improving all aspects of long-hole drilling and 爆破, such as quality control drilling, 钻孔模式, 时机, 爆破监测.