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Houston, Texas, United States

- Pioneer an industry-leading Real Time Operations Center (RTOC) of over 70 employees, establishing a new benchmarks for operational efficiency in the oil and gas sector.- Engineer innovative monitoring systems, processes, and automation tools within the RTOC that enable unparalleled oversight and management of extensive drilling and completions operations, dramatically increasing the scope of operations without compromising quality or responsiveness.- Led a transformative initiative that redefined operational efficiency, allowing a single operations team to effectively manage 60% more assets simultaneously in one year.- Establish rigorous performance metrics and continuous monitoring protocols within the RTOC, ensuring that each operations team maintains the highest standards of efficiency and effectiveness while managing a large volume of simultaneous operations.- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the RTOC, leading to the development of scalable processes and technologies that support the rapid expansion of monitoring capabilities without sacrificing service quality or operational integrity.- Demonstrate exceptional leadership in scaling the RTOC’s capabilities, setting a new industry standard for operational efficiency recognized as a model for several clients and partners.- Drive the development and integration of automation and Generative AI technologies in the RTOC, significantly reducing manual monitoring requirements and enhancing the team’s capacity to oversee a large number of assets effectively.- Achieve an unprecedented median response time of 15 seconds and an average Net Satisfaction (NSAT) score of 3.75 of 4 for customer inquiries and support requests, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in customer service.- Collaborated in transitioning the company from only having a cloud-based solution to adding an on-premise deployment model.

Houston, Texas Area

- Oversaw a team of over 50 employees that monitored real-time drilling & completions operations. - Identified and developed top-tier talent to create a high performing culture that consistently achieved in volatile markets.- Proactively communicated with customers to create operational excellence strategies. - Identified data quality issues through regular QA/QC checks.- Managed development projects for both existing and new products.- Demonstrated the Corva platform for both operators and third-party companies.- Performed on-site training for rig personnel as needed. - Maintained a 24 / 7 on-call schedule.

Houston, Texas Area

- Monitored and ensured data accuracy of 20+ rigs simultaneously. - Identified various types of data quality issues through regular QAQC checks and follow procedures to correct issues- Reviewed data and trends to ensure accuracy and completeness.- Tracked, analyzed, and managed key performance indicator’s (KPI’s) to improve drilling operations and identify areas to enhance performance and improve operations. - Communicated with customers to resolve issues as needed.- Ensured proper operation of the web-based system through continuous checks- Provided testing of staged systems prior to deployment onto production

Houston, Texas, United States

- Conducted comprehensive analysis of mineral rights and royalty interest acquisition opportunities, including financial modeling, valuation, and risk assessment.- Negotiated terms and conditions of mineral rights acquisition deals, working closely with legal and financial teams to ensure transactions were executed smoothly and in compliance with all regulatory requirements.- Fostered strong relationships with landowners and other stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and mutual respect in all interactions.- Participated in due diligence processes, coordinating with internal teams to verify asset information and resolve any issues prior to finalizing transactions.- Contributed to the continuous improvement of acquisition processes and strategies, leveraging insights from completed deals to enhance future performance.

Houston, Texas

- Performed 2D and 3D seismic interpretation with well data integration through IHS Kingdom and Petra in the Gulf of Mexico.- Prepared and submitted detailed shallow hazards assessment reports filed with the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the client prior to drilling new wells.- Rendered assistance with the development of well design and with the conceptualization of location, drilling, and mud weights plans.- Administered 30 on-site and remote risers-less well monitoring projects across 14 different offshore rigs.- Held responsibility in monitoring, correlating, and documenting drilling parameters, lithology changes, and shallow gas and water flow status.- Made necessary corrections and modifications on depths and seismic markers and offered recommendations concerning potential upcoming hazards.- Ensured quality and accuracy of information obtained through real-time and memory logging while drilling (LWD) data.- Visited various rigs and observed drilling operations of the riser-less section of deepwater offshore wells.- Reviewed seismic data and pre-drill prognosis and communicated findings with the operations geologist and company representative. - Worked on the Real-Time Pore Pressure Monitoring Department and remotely oversaw the risered portion of wells to TD.- Compared pre-drill pressure gradient models with real-time observations through gamma ray, resistivity, and sonic logs.- Provided services across a wide variety of settings from one-on-one to drill the well on paper (DWOP) for 12 deep water offshore wells, located across Angola, Benin, Gabon, Gulf of Mexico, Malaysia, and Nova Scotia.- Generated cost savings of over $5M per year per operator by identifying risk and hazards during drilling operations.

Lafayette, La

- Took charge of ensuring accuracy of survey management on rig site as well as logging data management and correction.- Directed and ensured efficiency on over 20 onsite engineering operations across 12 different rigs while reviewing project data in collaboration with geologists and drillers.- Obtained promotion from Field Engineer I, II, to III for exhibiting excellent work performance.- Submitted service performance reports for all equipment and determined field engineering team training needs for reporting to senior management. - Project areas included: Eagleford, Haynesville, Permian, Niobrara, and Tuscaloosa. - M/LWD tools operated include: Inclination and Azimuth, Gamma Ray, Resistivity, Sonic, and Density.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Geology

Master Of Science - Ms, Geological And Earth Sciences/Geosciences