Lucille Ablett London, UK

Developer · Data Scientist · Geologist

About Me

I am an experienced data scientist and geologist with a passion for software development and an MSc (distinction) in Spatio-Temporal Analytics and Big Data Mining from University College London. I previously worked as a data scientist for the Mining and Metals industry, however it was not my true passion. I am now pursuing a career in full-stack development, which I find to be far more creatively fulfilling. I am looking for a company with which I can make this transition, so if you think I’d be a great fit for your team, please do get in touch!

I discovered my love of coding when teaching myself to code macros for Datamine geological software whilst working as a Mine Geologist in Zambia. My passion grew when I attended UCL, and was exposed to real languages such as Java, Python, and R. My proudest creation of my MSc was an Android app: a location-based quiz comprising mobile, web, and database components. I love to learn and have since continued to develop my coding skills in Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and most recently React.js.

Outside of programming, I enjoy paper craft, creating 3D art in Blender, reading science fiction, cooking, exploring nature, and looking after my wonderful kittens.

Lucille Ablett

Skills & Projects

Data Science

Web Development

Software Development

Professional Experience

Data Scientist

Anglo American Plc, UK
  • Collaboration with internal clients to identify and solve business use cases.
  • Development of machine learning models to extract value from technical data using Python 3.
  • Regression, classification, and clustering model development using SciKit-Learn and XGBoost.
  • Deep learning using Keras and TensorFlow, including CNN and RNN.
  • Cloud-based model development with Azure Databricks.
May 2018 – September 2019

Mine Geologist

First Quantum Minerals Ltd, Zambia
  • Implementation and continued supervision of the mine’s RC drilling ore control program.
  • Training and mentoring of graduate geologists, and management and supervision of pit ore control teams.
  • Data-driven 3D modelling of mineralogical characteristics and material domains.
  • Communication of ore feed characteristics to technical and non-technical employees, including general management.
  • Coding of macros for geological software solutions for optimisation of operational tasks.
  • Collaborative design and creation of SQL mineralogical database.
  • Reconciliation of depleted ore tonnes and grades.
January 2014 – June 2016

Contract Geologist

First Quantum Minerals Ltd, Zambia
  • Development and implementation of ore and waste mining, handling, and observation techniques.
  • Implementation and supervision of blast hole sampling program
  • Geoscientific logging of diamond drill core and the capture, modelling, and interpretation of associated data.
July 2013 – January 2014

Student Geophysicist

First Quantum Minerals Ltd, Zambia

7 weeks in the Zambian bush acquiring, interpreting, and modelling geophysical data.

July - September 2012

Education

MSc Spatio-Temporal Analytics and Big Data Mining

University College London · UK Distinction Awarded Hart Prize for most distinguished work
Application Development Projects
  • Restaurant billing management system using Java 8, JavaFX, and SceneBuilder (63%).
  • Location-based quiz Android application, using a three-tier web architecture, comprising web (JavaScript, HTML, PHP), mobile (Java 8), and PostgreSQL database components (92%).
  • Point in polygon algorithm using object-orientated Python (85%).
  • Spatially-enabled 3D mineral exploration drill tracking database (82%)
MSc Project: Machine Learning for Mineral Prospectivity Mapping (77%)

In collaboration with the British Geological Survey

Comparison study of the Support Vector Regression, RandomForest, and XGBoost machine learning algorithms for prediction and mapping of hydrothermal mineralisation in SW England, using R.

2016 - 2017

MGeol Geology with Geophysics

University of Leicester · UK · Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1)
2009 - 2013

Volunteering

Cat Care Volunteer

Cats Protection

Supporting staff with feeding and socialising cats, cleaning accommodation, and maintaining a safe and hygienic environment within the cattery.

May 2019 - Present

Co-Organiser

Mining Sundowner

Co-organising the monthly Mining Sundowner networking event for the mining and exploration industries, in London.

January 2019 - Present

Events Volunteer

National Trust

Aiding with the running and organisation of various children’s activities during the school holidays.

April 2013 - present

Certifications

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