Geophysics is Jack Chanmala’s passion.
And when coupled with cutting-edge technology, like AI, that’s where you’ll find his happy place.
“At VRIFY I’m able to combine geophysics and geology with fast, data-driven workflows that help clients make more objective exploration decisions with confidence. It’s rewarding to see how high-quality geophysical data, when integrated with the geological context of a project, can improve targeting and reduce uncertainty in exploration programs.“
Drilling deeper:
• Based in Western Australia, where he also completed his BSc in Exploration Geophysics at Curtin University, Jack is focused on supporting Australia-based clients in getting the most value out of their data. This means delivering high-quality, reliable data that’s set up to generate the best possible outcomes for targeting in DORA, our AI prospectivity mapping software.
• Though Jack notes multiple ways of how AI positively complements his expertise, there’s one area in particular he sees as having a tangible benefit. “An important way I leverage AI in my day-to-day work is by using it to help generate Python scripts that automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency. I’m not a professional programmer, so AI has been really valuable in lowering the barrier to creating useful tools quickly.”
• Ultimately, Jack sees AI as a practical productivity tool. And the applications for geoscientists are tangible. He points out that the real advantage in using this technology is improving workflows and making everyday tasks more efficient — something that’s top of mind for geoscientists like him.
• Having seen the impacts of technology in mineral exploration firsthand, Jack encourages the industry to embrace new technology and approaches to improve outcomes. He views these new tools as one of many a geoscientist can draw on, not a replacement of their expertise. For instance, he sees AI as being incredibly powerful for processing large datasets quickly, identifying patterns, and generating targets that may not be immediately obvious through traditional workflows. “It can significantly speed up the decision-making process and help teams think outside the box by highlighting new geological relationships or overlooked opportunities.”
Want to learn more about how VRIFY supports exploration teams embrace new technology? Book a demo: https://vrify.com/ai-demo