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Paso Robles, Ca, Us

· Accountable for technical design, test design and execution, and data analysis as well as project planning and management for complete tool packages involving mechanical, electronic, and firmware/software functionalities. · Project Lead for Multi-finger Caliper, high temp (>600oF) wireline tool primarily for geothermal applications. Successfully brought project from early design investigation to commercial state currently generating over 1M annual with additional tools in process as market share grows. Significant challenges included multifaceted calibration over thermal gradients, critical component redesign after testing, and global remote personnel training.· Project Lead for an ultra-rugged gyro tool. Assigned as the principle engineer after initial concept to coordinate and resolve numerous issues to bring the tool beyond field test to successful production. Challenges include sensor packaging difficulties, complex multifaceted nature of the technology, and criticality of internal geometry tied to performance.

Paso Robles, Ca

· Onsite field and lab testing for exclusively new or prototype downhole products. Involved rapid identification of issues, problem solving to provide client with best options in case of failure, and training of field personnel. · Key products developed include Bit Sub (below motor measurements sub, providing gamma measurements near bit, allowing for very successful geosteering realtime) and HALO (rotary steerable with included measurements package). Both products are currently commercial successes, developing various sizes, and generating consistent revenue of over $50k/mo.

Houston, Texas Area

•Lead Sustaining Engineer on various size drilling motors, responsible for assembly, testing, operational interface, teardown analysis, and design improvements to take prototype design sketches to products viable for operation both functionally and economically.•Coordinated the efforts of multiple technicians in prototype assemblies, from entire tool builds to test apparatus construction, ensuring build quality, design intent, and on time or expedited delivery of prototype assemblies.•Performed detailed analysis on field operation of various tools in pre-commercialized development, determining the root cause of failures, documenting and presenting failure reports to stakeholders, proposing intermediate and long term solutions, overseeing design implementation, and increasing the overall reliability and functionality of the tools.•Successfully partnered with vendors to reduce part cost while maintaining actual design requirements, re-imagine and rework existing components to new designs. Solved issues related to quality, material yielding, design flaws, and premature operational wear, improving tool life and reducing overall tool cost.•Technical mechanical adviser in development of the first article 4.75” Symmetric Propagation Resistivity tool, overseeing tool builds, logistics, and qualification testing. Lead and direct representative of the tool for the client during testing, including fit and integration, pressure and temperature, and field testing downhole.•Created documentation including product manuals, specifications, and other QMS that allowed for ISO certification.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

• Personally responsible for LWD (Logging While Drilling) operations on 12-hr tour in terms of tool operation, QC, data collection/reporting, and communication with rig personnel, driller, mud logger, directional driller, and co man. Experience with real-world drilling practices and operating procedures.• Assisted with Rotary Steerable/Gamma Imaging/Resistivity tools for directional drilling control and real-time formation evaluation for directional wells +16,000’ MD in heavily interbedded formations.• Familiarity with rig processes such as tool pick-up/laydown, BHA’s, bit grading, downlinks, sliding, log interpretation, steerable/bent motor sub control, drilling optimization options, and industry reporting. • Developed/interpreted well logs (real time + memory), common BHA setup, and equipment handling.• Completed with honors Directional Gamma training and leadership; in progress: Resistivity Academy.

• Interface with hydrogen refueling stations and compressor companies to generate a database in MS Access for actual performance and efficiency, considering all forms of energy loss.• Published DOE report on analysis of diaphragm compressors and current research to increase H2 fuel viability.

Golden, Co

• Collaborated with senior analysts in Ground Source Heat Pump instrumentation to determine long-term effects of heat transfer of GSHP systems on a large scale.• Published down-selection methodology and selection of 6 primary sites for LTG outreach and future work for DOE as well as educational outreach.• Constructed database for low grade heat exploitation and outlined possible systems for future research (white paper).

Vandervoorts Dairy, Ft Worth, Tx

• Analyzed and re-engineered glycol and chilled water cooling systems requiring field engineering, vendor and consultant communication, and cost analysis.• Identified, designed, and implemented improvements for process efficiency enhancement and energy conservation, resulting in direct plant cost savings and safety increases.

Houston, Texas Area

• Onshore facilities engineering support for pre-handover in-field testing phase. Handled challenges involving redesign, repair, assessment, and deployment for Thunder Horse GoM deepwater platform.• Generated and implemented short and long term solutions to offshore challenges, involving equipment repairs, problem identification, redesign, documentation, purchasing, shipping, and instruction to offshore engineers.• Resolved inconsistencies with piping, instrumentation, and equipment design and presented to client.• Interfaced with vendors during custom part fabrication to verify quality, lead time, and design specs. • Issued reports to execute assignments for offshore personnel with equipment ranging from actuators, valves, pumps, piping, separators, heat exchangers, chemical injection systems, WHRU, etc

Houston, Texas Area

• Assisted senior engineers in design as a data analyst with a focus on instrumentation & pump sizing.• In a team generated offshore database of all skids and piping incorporating P&ID’s, relevant operation data, and sizing information.

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.44

Thesis: experimental and modeling of plasma deposition for Cd2SnO4 and Ta doping for thin film CdTe solar cells.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.33

Activities and Societies: active member - American Society of Mechanical Engineering (AMSE) President of Public Relations - Society.