Suman Gautam was born in Nepal in 1983. He earned his bachelor’s and master's degree in geology in Nepal, and then came to the US to obtain his master’s degree in Geology/ Geophysics. He worked in Schlumberger in Houston as a Senior Geophysicist, where he applied data science skills in the study of geophysics. Besides his profession, Suman is also a musician who experiments with multiple genres. He picked up a guitar when he was a kid, started composition during undergraduate, and is now playing in Forest Anthem, a Nepalese rock/ metal band with folk influences. His other interests include hiking, photography, and exploring new food.

Interviewee: Suman Gautam Sunar
Interviewer: Yiyi Yang
Interview Date: July 7, 2021
Transcribed by: Yiyi Yang
Reviewed by: Kevin Chen, Vivian Zheng
Track Time: 1:15:56

This recording and transcript form part of a collection of oral history interviews conducted by the Chao Center for Asian Studies at Rice University.

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