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Hello! I’m Bárbara Tereza Souza Pedregal, a hydrographic survey project coordinator and oceanography enthusiast based in Salvador, Brazil. I have hands-on experience coordinating international field campaigns, managing field operations, validating hydrographic data, and delivering client-ready products. My work blends geoscience insight with data processing and reporting, helping clients design resilient routes and sustainable marine projects.
Currently completing a Bachelor’s degree in Oceanography at UFBA, with a one-semester exchange program at the University of Bordeaux (Sciences de la Mer). I thrive in interdisciplinary teams, enjoy traveling aboard research vessels, and am passionate about applying GIS, data analysis, and visualization skills to real-world maritime challenges.
Experience Level
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Project Coordinator – Hydrographic Survey at Navegação Prates
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Chief coordinator onboard an international hydrographic survey project under the Brazil-Colombia bilateral agreement. Responsible for operational field coordination, Daily Operations Report (RDO), documentation management, and supervision of data acquisition, verification, and organization of hydrographic products (MBES, SSS, SBP). Performed data integration for subfluvial optical cable route design and final report delivery to the client. Vessel: Amazon Adventure.
Onboard SSS Data Processor at Navegação Prates
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025Processed and interpreted SSS data; performed hydrographic survey for fiber optic cable route planning using Klein 4900 SSS, Norbit MBES, and EdgeTech SBP; data processed with SonarWIZ8 for SSS/SBP and Qimera for MBES. Operations aboard the Amazon Adventure.
Intern – MBES Data Processor at EPOC Laboratory, Université de Bordeaux
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Processed raw and pre-treated multibeam data from different French maritime regions using IFREMER's GLOBE software; final data visualization enhanced with ArcGIS.
Student – Mult_functions (Bathymetric Survey) at IFREMER – Research Cruise
October 19, 2024 - October 19, 2024Conducted bathymetric surveys using multibeam, sediment sampling with Van Veen and Box Corer, and chemical sampling with Niskin bottles to analyze estuarine processes in the Gironde Estuary.
Intern – Survey and Data Processor at LOOP Laboratory, Institute of Geosciences, UFBA
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024Operational Oceanography Laboratory; participated in hydrographic survey campaigns focusing on shipwrecks, reefs, and other points of interest using Edgetech 6250 interferometric sonar. Image processing and filtering conducted with SonarWIZ 7; survey vessels: Paraguaçu IX and Grauçá III.
Intern – Survey and Data Processor at LOOP Laboratory, Institute of Geosciences, UFBA
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025Continued data processing activities; rejoined in 2025 with projects.
Intern – Scientific Diver at RECOR Laboratory – Institute of Geosciences, UFBA
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024Monitored the spread of the invasive coral Tubastraea spp. at RECOR Lab; performed multiple dives for video transects, image analysis, reporting, and integration with historical monitoring data.
Student – Shallow Seismic Acquisition at CPRM / Embarking Phosphorite
March 18, 2023 - March 18, 2023Shallow geophysical surveys using a Sparker system aboard the research vessel Atlântico Sul; expedition organized by the Geological Survey of Brazil and UFGRS; covering ~3,700 nautical miles of data.
Volunteer Student at SIMCosta Project – Institute of Geosciences, UFBA
March 31, 2024 - March 31, 2024Maintained Teledyne Workhorse Rio Grande ADCPs and multiparameter sondes deployed in the Bay of All Saints; data processed in MATLAB; participated in diving operations.
Marketing Director at Atlanticus – Junior Oceanography Entreprise, UFBA
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022Led marketing activities; conducted oceanographic data collection and analysis in collaboration with university laboratories; served clients across Bahia.
Intern – Biological Oceanography Laboratory at LOB Laboratory, Institute of Geosciences, UFBA
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022Coral reef restoration through vertical growth of Millepora spp.; developed artificial nurseries using invasive Tubastraea spp.; contributed to reef restoration in Bay of All Saints; includes scientific diving.
Volunteer Student at LOG Laboratory, Institute of Geosciences, UFBA
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022Coastal dune preservation and native vegetation management; GPR mapping; outreach and education activities in partnership with Dunas Park.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Oceanography at Federal University of Bahia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025One-semester exchange program in Sciences de la Mer at University of Bordeaux
August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Qualifications
STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping)
January 1, 2023 - November 11, 2025CBSN (Curso Básico de Segurança em Navio)
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025NAUI Advanced Scuba Diver
January 1, 2022 - November 11, 2025Nautical Chart Digitization
January 1, 2021 - November 11, 2025Mestre Amador License
January 1, 2023 - November 11, 2025Driver’s License – Category AB
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025Industry Experience
Transportation & Logistics, Education, Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
Experience Level
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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