Water Resources Staff list and vacancies
  
Email: davidt@sopac.org Extension: 267 |
David Turner Hydrologist - Pacific HYCOS David joined SOPAC in May 2008 as Hydrologist on the Pacific HYCOS project. He embarked upon a career in environmental monitoring after graduating from Manchester University (UK) with a BSc (Hons) in Geography & Geology. Over the last 9 years David has developed his hydrology skills working for the Environment Agency of England & Wales, and more recently the Otago Regional Council and Auckland Regional Council in New Zealand. His practical experience in field hydrology, instrumentation and data management will be an important asset in his capacity building role where he will be implementing hands-on training and project assistance within Pacific HYCOS member countries. |
Email: edwin@sopac.org Extension: 230 |
Edwin Liava'a Database/GIS Specialist - Pacific HYCOS Edwin Liava’a joined SOPAC as the Database/GIS Specialist for the Pacific HYCOS project in May 2008. He holds a BSc in Computer Science and Information Systems with 15 years experience in the field of GIS and information technologies undertaking tasks ranging from designing and development of MIS/GIS solutions for utilities, FOSS awareness and solutions to technology transfer though training students. Prior to joining SOPAC, he was employed by the Retirement Fund Board as Senior Systems Administrator and Acting ICT Manager after teaching and coordinating an ICT diploma programme with the Tonga Institute of Higher Education (TIHE). Edwin has also tutored computer science undergraduate level courses with the University of the South Pacific (USP) Distance and Flexible Learning (DFL) programme in Tonga, with a decade of experience in Power Utility GIS. His most recent milestone was the successful completion of development and deployment of MIS/GIS for Electric Power Corporation (EPC) of Samoa as GIS Specialist for consultancy company AVON Solutions Ltd. |
Email: komalr@sopac.org Extension: 226 |
Komal Raman Project Officer - Pacific HYCOS Komal joined SOPAC in November 2004 as a trainee attachment and after completing her degree in Environmental Science at University of the South Pacific, she is currently the Project Offcier for the Pacific Hydrological Cycle Observing System Project .In the past she was involved in the water and climate updates, preparations for HYCOS and IWRM proposals to the European Union Water Facility and with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded Pacific Resource Centre for Water and Climate Project. |
Email: linda@sopac.org Extension: 227 |
Linda Yuen Project Officer - Pacific HYCOS Linda graduated from the University of the South Pacific in April 2005 with a BSc in Environmental Sciences. She joined the Water Sector as a Temporary Attachment in June 2005 and her work mainly involves assisting the Water Resources Officer and other Water Sector staff with their duties. |
Email: llyod@sopac.org Extension: 288 |
Llyod Smith Project Coordinator - Pacific HYCOS Llyod joined SOPAC as the Project Coordinator for the Pacific Hydrological Cycle Observing System, HYCOS Project in February 2007 and holds a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Environmental Science He brings experience from a background of Engineering and Hydrological survey in New Zealand with government and regional authorities. Since 1990 he has been based in Australia and has worked for an international consulting company in the water sector in over 12 countries across the Pacific, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Under the HYCOS Project, he will be developing regional hydrological skills across the pacific, through training and technology transfer enabling collection and transmission of quality hydrometeorological and groundwater data for resource assessment, planning and regional development. Llyod takes practical hands on approach and believes that this pro-active approach is necessary for a successful outcome for the Pacific HYCOS Project. |
Email: peter@sopac.org Extension: 231 |
Peter Sinclair Project Adviser - Pacific HYCOS Peter joined SOPAC as the Project Advisor for the Pacific Hydrological Cycle Observing System, HYCOS project in November 2006. He holds a BSc in Geology and MSc in hydrogeology with 15 years experience in Australia working on the assessment, development and management of a range of groundwater systems including large alluvial systems and fractured and porous rock systems. He is interested in developing localised solutions relevant to local needs. |
