Nohar Poeketi, born and raised in the interior of Suriname. After surviving the interior war from 1986-1992 in Suriname, he pursued his education in Paramaribo. Immediately with his BSC degree in mining and geology, he began exploring the Guiana Basin in 2002. In 2019 Nohar obtain his MSC degree in Petroleum Geology. Nohar held several positions within Staatsolie such as Teamlead Geophysicist, Teamlead Geology, Senior Geoscience specialist, Exploration Manager. As of 1 January, this year, Nohar resumed his role as Senior Geoscience Specialist.