Cover Letter

Mr. Khurram Shahzad

Room No. 10,
Grindelalle 76, 20146
Hamburg, Germany
Ph no: +49 (0) 176 41817707
To
Mr. Raziuddin
CEO KPOGCL,
H.No. 492, Phase 7, Hayatabad,
Peshawar Pakistan
razi.ceo@kpogcl.com.pk
Subject: Job Application for the Geophysicist (Exploration)
Dear Sir,
In my efforts to earn employment with your organization, I am writing this letter to express
my interest and highlight my skills and qualifications. In reading my resume, I believe you will
find my qualifications and attributes make me a very suitable candidate for employment. I am
working in Geofizyka Krakow S.A Pakistan Branch (seismic data acquisition and processing)
Crew 3P since June, 2012.
I graduated from a reputable University with distinction (Cum laude) and have been placed
amongst top students of my class. During my postgraduate degree, I did my research in the
field of basin analysis and sequence stratigraphy of carbonate. I get in depth knowledge of
seismic interpretation of offshore data as well as the structural modeling and restoration in
order to reach my target. Therefore, I am also well aware with the use of industry standard
seismic and GIS software for mapping of ocean floor with 2D & 3D seismic data, gravity and
bathymetry data. The major outcomes of my research are in the process of publishing in local
and international peer reviewed journals.
Upon joining your organization, I promise to take challenges and deal with them with the best
use of my knowledge while assisting in effectively carrying out the department's functions.
Attached is my resume where you will find my academic and career history in detail.
I greatly appreciate your consideration for employment and I look forward to further
discussing my qualifications in person. I may be reached at any time through Skype or
telephone provided above in order to discuss my profile or schedule an appointment for
interview. Thanks again for your time and consideration.
Sincerely yours,
Khurram Shahzad
Enclosure:
1) Resume

CV / Resume

KHURRAM SHAHZAD
Geophysicist
A creative and enthusiastic Geophysicist with a diverse range of administrative/ technical experience. Outgoing with
strong and effective organizational and communication skills. Good team player and able to use own initiative to
achieve company objectives. I want to be the best in my job.
Current Address

Permanent Address

Address

Room 10, Grindelalle 76, 20146

Hamburg, Germany

Address

Tel / Cell
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(+49)176 41817707
mr.shahzadkhurram@gmail.com

Tel (Home)

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H.No. ZB1300 Model Colony

Dhoke
Hasso,
Rawalpindi,
Pakistan
(+92) 321-3844683

Personal Particulars
Age
Nationality
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26 Years
Pakistani
Happily Single
English, Urdu

Date of Birth
Gender
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25th January, 1989

Male
37405-7392167-9
HS 5141672

Educational Background
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PhD (Earth System Sciences) (Continue 2014 onward)

University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
Carbonate seismic stratigraphy, shallow marine carbonate sedimentology and sequence stratigraphy

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MS (Geophysics)
CGPA
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3.75 / 4.0 (Cum Laude)
Geophysics and Basin Analysis
Sep, 2010 to June, 2012.
Seismic Stratigraphy, Basin Analysis, Petroleum Geology
Seismic stratigraphy of isolated carbonate platform, deep-water offshore Indus, Pakistan.
Bahria University Islamabad, Pakistan

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BS (Geophysics)
CGPA
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3.10 / 4.0
Sep, 2006 to June, 2010.
Geophysics
Seismic Stratigraphy, Basin Analysis, Petroleum Geology
2D Seismic interpretation for Structure style, 1D and 2D Seismic modeling, Rock physics .
Bahria University Islamabad, Pakistan

Research Fellowships
Research Fellowship at Shale Gas Drilling Project, Faculty of Drilling, Oil and Gas, AGH University of Science and Technology,
Krakow, Poland from October, 2011 to March, 2012 under UNESCO / Poland Cosponsored Fellowship Program 2011.

Research Publications / Conference Presentations

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Khurram Shahzad, Christian Betzler, Farrukh Qayyum, Anwar Qadir, Seismo-stratigraphy and drowning of the Paleogene
carbonate platform, Offshore Indus Basin Pakistan accepted as conference paper at annual meeting of International
Association of Sedimentology (IAS) June 22-25, 2015; Krakow, Poland.

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Khurram Shahzad, Muhammad Mudasir, Shazia Asim, Farhana Masood and Aamir Malik, Fault Modeling and Seismic
Interpretation of Tajjal /Kadanwari Area integrated with AVO/AVA Modeling accepted as conference paper at ATC
November 25-26, 2014; Islamabad, Pakistan. AAPG Discovery Article #902092014.

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Khurram Shahzad, Subsurface structure delineation with 2D seismic exploration method: Example from Pakistan
accepted as conference presentation at Interregional Engineering Conference in Technology and Education - Global Benchmarking

CV / Resume
and Monitoring December 8-10, 2011; Krakow, Poland, 1255-1298p.

Professional Experience
Name of Company

Job Description / Responsibilities

Geofizyka Krakow S.A

Crew 3P Pakistan

Designation : Geophysicist (Quality Control)

Department: Quality Control and Data
processing

Tenure
July 2012 to till date

Job Profile:
Pre-planning projects before going on site, Field scouting and
preparation of scouting report before projects, technical Bid
preparation, designing data acquisition plans, reporting and
briefing to marketing and technical concerned authorities.

Field Tasks:
Uphole recording, Processing and interpretation, Quality
control and planning strategy, Geometry checking and SPS
management & control, Preparation of Daily, monthly and
final Project reports. Communication between the office
clients and field locations. Reporting on collected seismic data
to the team, clients, senior managers or partners at meetings
and presentations. Providing a wide range of geophysical
support and technical advice/guidance. Working within
budget, resource and time constraints. Maps preparation.

Oil and Gas Development

Company Pakistan

Designation : Trainee Geophysicist (N.I.P)

Department: Basin Analysis and Petroleum
Research

April, 2011 to September,

2011

Job Profile:

Interpreting and mapping of 2D and 3D seismic data.

Geological studies for possible Petroleum system identification
and petroleum prospect of area.

Geofizyka Krakow S.A

Crew 3P Pakistan

Designation : Trainee Geophysicist (Quality

Control)
Department: Quality Control and Data
processing

(Four weeks Training)

July 2009

Job Profile:
Seismic field operations, drilling, shooting and oberservor
logs preparation.

Pakistan Meteorological
Department, Pakistan

Designation : Trainee Seismologist

Department: Seismological Monitoring Center
Job Profile:
Real time earthquake Monitoring, finding focal mechanism
and behavior of seismic waves. Calculating earthquake
magnitude and location of Epicenter & Hypocenter.

(Four weeks Training)

June 2009

CV / Resume

Computer and Professional Skills

Skill

Description

Programming Languages

Visual Basic, Programming in C++, MathCAD

Applications

Schlumberger Petrel, SMT Kingdom Suite, dGB Opendtect (Seismic Interpretation)

GEDCO Omni (Seismic acquisition Planning) and Pick win
Sierra (Seismic Refraction and Static Calculation),
ARC GIS, Global Mapper

Professional Training and Certificate

Reservoir Geomechanics (Online Course) at Stanford University, USA (2014)
Geographic Information System at AGH UST, Krakow Poland (2012)

Professional Membership
IAS (International Association of Sedimentologist)
AGU (American Geophysical Union)
SEG (Society of Exploration Geophysicist)
PGN ( Pakistan Geophysical Network)

Participants in Workshops and Seminars

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2 Days on workshop 3D Seismic Survey Design at Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad Pakistan.

November 21-22, 2013
Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.
Pakistan Geophysical Network and Department of Earth Sciences

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3 Days Workshop on Hydrocarbon Exploration at Bahria University, Islamabad Pakistan.

September 23-25, 2011
Bahria University, Islamabad.
PAPG and Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences

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One Day Workshop on Seismic Stratigraphy in Bahria University, Islamabad Pakistan.

May 27, 2011.
Bahria University, Islamabad
Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences

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One Month Summer Workshop on Geophysical and GIS Operations in Exploration Industry
July 1-30, 2010
Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad
PAKISTAN GEOPHYSICAL NETWROK (PGN)
References:

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Email
Position
Company

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Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mujtaba

Cell:0333 5178340
mujtaba_46@hotmail.com
Chief Geologist (Retired)
Hydrocarbon Institute of Pakistan, H9 Islamabad.

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Shahid Hussain
Cell:0334 5539104
Shahid.hussain@gk.com.pl
Camp / Yard Manager
Geofizyka Krakow S.A Crew 3P, Pakistan.