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I am a driven Petroleum Engineer with an extensive background in the oil and gas industry, focusing on unconventional reservoirs in North America's most challenging basins. My expertise lies in combining technical engineering acumen with strategic data analysis to enhance recovery methods and optimize reservoir performance.Technical Engineering Experience▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬➤ Managed client relationships and executed QC measures through FracPro in the Delaware and Permian basins.➤ Developed a Python-based proppant simulator, advancing training and operational safety.➤ Conducted field operations troubleshooting, significantly improving equipment reliability.Data & Basin Analysis▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬➤ Collaborated on a senior project analyzing the Tucumcari basin, utilizing PetroMod for comprehensive reservoir quality assessment.➤ Translated complex geological data into actionable drilling strategies, effectively identifying economically viable well locations.➤ Leveraged a petroleum geology minor to enhance basin analysis, integrating structural geology with engineering principles.Unconventional Reservoir Optimization▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬➤ Implemented real-time data monitoring with FracPro to enhance safety and efficiency in field operations.➤ Spearheaded the design and application of a proppant simulator, reducing lost time incidents and elevating training efficacy.➤ Pioneered QA/QC processes for chemical assessments, driving improvements in fracturing fluid performance.My career path has been a testament to my commitment to excellence, from field engineer internships to my current role as a Completions Engineer II. I've honed my skills in reservoir fluid flow, well completions, and production decline curve analysis, ensuring every project under my leadership surpasses performance benchmarks.With a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering from the New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology and a minor in Petroleum Geology, my educational background has provided a solid foundation for my professional endeavors. I am dedicated to continuous learning and applying innovative solutions to meet the energy sector's evolving challenges.

Listed skills include Leadership, Geology, Data Management, Hydraulic Fracturing, and 28 others.