I am a motivated, contemplative and tenacious human being with particular interest in the mining industry as well as its relation to the environment.Throughout my academic career, I have investigated the environmental impacts of civilization, specifically on soils and plants. My postgraduate research focused on the development and evaluation of rehabilitation strategies using fibrous plant species for active, closed, or abandoned mine sites.I have gained experience working in laboratory and field settings, conducting statistical analyses, working with Geographic Information Systems and remote sensing software and synthesizing data and idea's to address environmental issues.Currently I work on large scale phytoremediation projects in the South African mining sector. Through this, I have gained experience in working in and adhering to standard protocols within the South African mining sector. Furthermore, I have increased my ability to apply scientific concepts to real world scenarios, while also gaining experience in managing large teams of people.I am always willing to expand my skill set and experience.I believe the only way to completely mitigate the impact of mining on the environment is to take it off world, one day I hope to be a part of this process.