Tami Francksen

Tami Francksen is a highly experienced hydrographic data processor currently serving as a Senior Hydrographic Data Processor at Fugro since July 2023. Previously, Tami held the position of Product Owner at Terradepth from November 2022 to May 2023, collaborating on the product road mapping and development of the web platform Absolute Ocean. Tami's extensive background at Teledyne CARIS includes roles as Product Manager for Hydrographic Surveys, Technical Account Manager, and Technical Support Consultant, focusing on data processing integration and quality assurance. From August 2008 to September 2014, Tami worked at NOAA as a Hydrographic Chief Survey Technician, managing the hydrographic survey department and ensuring the thorough documentation of procedures. Tami's early career at NOAA involved serving as a Hydrographic Assistant-Senior Survey Technician, contributing as a multibeam sonar operator. Tami holds a Master's in Earth Science with a specialization in Ocean Mapping from the University of New Hampshire and a Bachelor's in Marine Geology from North Carolina State University, along with an exchange year at the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia.