Meiram Tileugaliyev
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Mr. Meiram Tileugaliyev is a 29-year-old geophysical engineer from Kazakhstan. He is currently based in Brooklyn, New York to expand his horizon as a young professional.

Mr. Tileugaliyev is interested in setting up a business in his potential new homeland and sharing his proficiencies with the American populace.

As a prospective U.S. immigrant with exceptional abilities, he believes that his experiences and talent in geophysics can significantly benefit the people of the United States.

Educational Background

Mr. Tileugaliyev was an honor student when he completed his secondary education in 2011 in Kazakhstan. He is a product of a specialized school for students gifted in computer science, physics, and mathematics.

During his college years, Mr. Tileugaliyev studied at the Kazakh National Technical University on a full academic scholarship. 

He underwent his initial internship in 2012 at the WestGeoService, which is a gas and oil firm. This practicum is an eight-week paid training program for high-achieving students. Mr. Tileugaliyev was considered for this internship due to his excellence in his academic coursework.

In 2013, he was accepted at UralGeo in Russia. This six-week paid internship was through a prestigious exchange program for international students.

Mr. Tileugaliyev obtained his bachelor's degree with a major in Exploration and Geology at the Kazakh National Technical University in 2015. He finished his college education with honors. 

Professional Experiences

Mr. Tileugaliyev has demonstrated that he has extensive experience in the field of geophysics. He served as a technical supervisor and geophysical engineer from October 2015 to November 2019 at SPC Geoken LLP, a company based in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

He engaged in activities relating to electrical exploration, gravity prospecting, and aeromagnetic prospecting.

Mr. Tileugaliyev has experience using various state-of-the-art geophysical equipment manufactured by international companies such as Zong, PGS, GDD, and Phoenix.

He also worked on various projects using geophysical machines like gravimeters, GPS equipment, and magnetometer. This geophysics professional used aerial and electric exploration machines.

Additionally, Mr. Tileugaliyev has experience using different hardware programs and geophysical software for processing field information. They include Qasis Montaj, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Surfer. He is also experienced in using Grafer, CosCad3D, Sigma3D, and ArcMap. 

As a geophysical engineer, Mr. Tileugaliyev engaged in various successful projects. These geophysical initiatives involved topography, electrical prospecting, and magnetic prospecting. Mr. Tileugaliyev also engaged in aeromagnetic and gravity prospecting.

Besides being a geophysical engineer, Mr. Tileugaliyev also served as a geophysicist technician and leading geophysicist.

Moreover, he filled other posts during his professional stint, which included being a  financial project manager and technical project manager.

Mr. Tileugaliyev believes his track record and extensive experience in geophysics and his profound intent to make a significant contribution in this field can make him a beneficial addition to the society of geophysics professionals in the United States.

Successful Projects

Mr. Tileugaliyev is part of the completion of several successful projects in Kazakhstan. From 2015 to 2019, during his stint as a geophysical engineer at SPC Geoken LLP, he helped complete the following initiatives:

August to November 2015 - "Raygorodok" and "Jubileinoe" 

This venture in the Aktobe region in Kazakhstan involved data processing, Dipole electrical probing, and magnetic exploration fieldwork.

March to May 2016 - "Kanchengel"

Mr. Tileugaliyev engaged in this project in Kazakhstan's Almaty region. He performed magnetic and gravity exploration. Plus, Mr. Tileugaliyev dealt with two data processing programs: GeoSoft and Surfer.

July to December 2016 - "Almaly"

Mr. Tileugaliyev was a part of this initiative in Kazakhstan's Karagandy region. He engaged in magnetic exploration and electrical probing.

As a technical project manager, Mr. Tileugaliyev performed field data processing. He used programs such as Sigma, Surfer, ArcMap, GeoSoft, and ArcGIS.

2017 to 2018 - "Korgantas"

At Kazakhstan's Karagandy region, Mr. Tileugaliyev engaged in magnetotellurics and Dipole electrical probing. He filled in the position of Technical Project Manager and Financial Project Manager.

Furthermore, Mr. Tileugaliyev performed field data processing. He used programs such as Grapher, Surfer, Sigma 3D, and GeoSoft.

2018 to 2019 -  "Uzynagash"

In this project conducted in the Karagandy region in Kazakhstan, Mr. Tileugaliyev engaged in electrical and aeromagnetic explorations.

He served as Financial Project Manager and Technical Project Manager. Mr. Tileugaliyev also performed field data processing. He used various programs such as Surfer, Coscade 3D, and GeoSoft.

Professional Goals and Other Future Plans

According to Mr. Tileugaliyev's LinkedIn profile, his last professional involvement was as Senior Geophysicist at SPC Geoken LLP in Kazakhstan.

At the time of writing this article, he expressed his intent to work in the field of geophysics in the United States, where he is presently based.

Furthermore, Mr. Tileugaliyev shared his business plan for his possible startup, GeoNYC. According to this rising entrepreneur, his team will use all the opportunities to benefit the United States and the Earth. 

GeoNYC will strive to achieve maximum quality in conducting geophysical surveys. As a high-technology firm, Mr. Tileugaliyev's company will be engaged in the induced polarization method in median gradient modifications or the IP-MG technique. 

Mr. Tileugaliyev described the latter as an effective tool for studying the geological environment. Additionally, he said that GeoNYC would offer services for mineral deposit exploration. 

It will launch more services in the field of hydro geophysics. Finally, Mr. Tileugaliyev relayed that his potential startup will resolve several issues in the fields of the environment, engineering, and geology.

As of May 2023, he confirmed that he had sent letters to large geophysical firms that may be interested in investing and helping him in his forthcoming startup.

The United States as a Professional Growth Launch Pad 

Mr. Tileugaliyev remarked that he came to the United States to seek professional opportunities and possibilities, similar to most immigrants.

He cited that the world's largest economy is the right country to host him because it is where there is a high demand for geophysics specialists. 

The promising geophysics professional also affirmed that the scientific field continues to expand in America. With these facts, Mr. Tileugaliyev remarked that he intends to achieve his professional development goal in his new homeland.

Moreover, he wants to gain new and invaluable experiences and expand his expertise in geophysics. Mr. Tileugaliyev remarked that he would do his best and work hard to be of great value to American society.

Mr. Tileugaliyev affirmed that he is confident in his professional capabilities. He has the best interest of the United States at heart. He also mentioned that he believes his one-of-a-kind expertise will bring considerable and immediate advantage to the United States. He added that his work's effect on the country and its people will be considerable.