Key AchievementsCompany Establishment: Founded PhiDrillSim in March 2022, a startup focused on developing MATLAB app prototypes to solve oilfield drilling issues.Funding: Obtained essential funding from NRC IRAP, enhancing financial stability and enabling ambitious projects.Product Launch: Executed a successful product launch on May 1, 2023, presenting novel oilfield drilling solutions to industry stakeholders.Project LeadershipDrilling Vibration Management App: Led the… Show more Key AchievementsCompany Establishment: Founded PhiDrillSim in March 2022, a startup focused on developing MATLAB app prototypes to solve oilfield drilling issues.Funding: Obtained essential funding from NRC IRAP, enhancing financial stability and enabling ambitious projects.Product Launch: Executed a successful product launch on May 1, 2023, presenting novel oilfield drilling solutions to industry stakeholders.Project LeadershipDrilling Vibration Management App: Led the development of an app improving drilling efficiency and safety through vibration management.Torque and Drag Analysis App: Created an app for detailed torque and drag analysis, fostering optimized drilling operations.Anti-Collision System App: Developed an app to reduce collision risks between construction and existing wells, boosting operational safety.Stuck Pipe Prediction App: Piloted an app to foresee and monitor stuck pipe scenarios, aiding in swift responses to reduce downtime.Well Control System App: Spearheaded an app that standardizes well control processes, enhancing safety protocols.Events & DemonstrationsDemo Day (Nov 28, 2022): Organized a demo day to exhibit app functionalities to industry experts and prospective collaborators.Launch Day (May 1, 2023): Coordinated the company's significant product launch, marking a critical milestone in its journey.Software and ToolsMATLAB App Designer: Gained substantial expertise in developing prototypes using MATLAB app designer, creating tailored solutions for oilfield drilling challenges.Development & StrategyR&D: Central to ongoing R&D efforts, ensuring products align with recent industry advancements.Strategic Planning: Played a pivotal role in identifying growth opportunities and setting attainable goals, steering the company towards a sustainable path. Show less

Responsibilities and AchievementsMachine Learning & OptimizationDeveloped predictive models using machine learning methodologies to anticipate potential drilling complications, using extensive field data.Collaborated in the creation of optimization algorithms, contributing to the reduction of vibrations and the control of torque and drag during drilling processes, aiming to enhance efficiency and sustainability in operations.MATLAB Simulations & Finite Element… Show more Responsibilities and AchievementsMachine Learning & OptimizationDeveloped predictive models using machine learning methodologies to anticipate potential drilling complications, using extensive field data.Collaborated in the creation of optimization algorithms, contributing to the reduction of vibrations and the control of torque and drag during drilling processes, aiming to enhance efficiency and sustainability in operations.MATLAB Simulations & Finite Element MethodLed the initiative in developing MATLAB simulations to model the complex dynamics of drilling processes accurately.Played a pivotal role in a groundbreaking project to establish an online autonomous drilling rig, ensuring precision in target acquisition through detailed MATLAB simulations and testing.Prototype Development & ValidationOversaw the conceptualization and creation of robust prototypes, notably a significant contribution to the autonomous drilling rig project, which pursued optimized performance through precise drilling targets.Utilized real-world data in extensive field tests to validate and refine developed strategies and technologies, assuring their effectiveness and efficiency in practical applications.Collaborative Research & Knowledge DisseminationFostered international collaborations with interdisciplinary teams, integrating the latest developments into existing frameworks to maintain relevance and innovation in the research.Engaged actively in knowledge dissemination through workshops and seminars, promoting a community of learning and fostering innovative thinking globally.Safety Compliance & DocumentationEnsured adherence to industry safety standards and regulatory guidelines at all stages of research and development, establishing a secure working environment.Maintained meticulous documentation of all development phases, promoting transparent communication and collaboration amongst team members and stakeholders. Show less

 Used effective communication to setup a multi-continental, multi-discipline and multi-cultural team of 500 people. Executed a pilot that affect 3000 students, instructors, and educational administrators to test usage of online education in rural Africa Coordinated signing of MOU with ActionAid Nigeria to secure funding to implement OOE in rural Nigeria Lead on weekly meetings to strategize ways to help special needs children in elementary schools in Nigeria Developed… Show more  Used effective communication to setup a multi-continental, multi-discipline and multi-cultural team of 500 people. Executed a pilot that affect 3000 students, instructors, and educational administrators to test usage of online education in rural Africa Coordinated signing of MOU with ActionAid Nigeria to secure funding to implement OOE in rural Nigeria Lead on weekly meetings to strategize ways to help special needs children in elementary schools in Nigeria Developed budget to fund 2 pilots in Ghana and Nigeria Assisted 10 instructors learn how to use the Online Offline Education app to deliver online lectures to students Show less

 Interacted with 1 Calgary medical professional to understand how Covid-19 leads to death Developed 2 algorithms to quantify risk of severe illness from contracting Covid-19 Created a MATLAB app which take user inputs and outputs user Covid-19 severity levels Coordinated a multidisciplinary team of 5 with the goal of developing a suitable business model Initiated relationships with Centre for Health Informatics and oil and gas companies

 Managed 130 customer discovery interviews of Directional Experts on adopting new technology  Generated 3 business models for an optimization product that can reduce cost and save time  Reviewed findings from customer discovery and validation pursuit to produce weekly reports

 Supervised 2 quality activities which includes root cause analysis and execution of corrective action for process-related concerns Enhanced quality awareness across company through the development and delivery of training programs for 20 Project Quality Managers• Created a poster titled ‘Quality at a Glance’ utilizing pictures and flow diagrams to summarize the activities in the Quality Department viewed by approximately 300 staff  Collaborated with Supervisors and Leadership to… Show more  Supervised 2 quality activities which includes root cause analysis and execution of corrective action for process-related concerns Enhanced quality awareness across company through the development and delivery of training programs for 20 Project Quality Managers• Created a poster titled ‘Quality at a Glance’ utilizing pictures and flow diagrams to summarize the activities in the Quality Department viewed by approximately 300 staff  Collaborated with Supervisors and Leadership to aligned strategic plan with projects and business goals Show less

 Analyzed project safety data to develop safety trends  Maintained both Electronic and Hard Copies of 5 Safety documents and reports (Audits, Hazard Hunts, LPOs, incident investigation, Safety Inspections, Management Walkthroughs, Emergency Drills and Meetings) in a proper filing system Prepared project safety statistics for monthly safety meetings and drafted spreadsheet for project incidents and observations using Microsoft Excel  Initiated ‘Managing Emotions’ toolkit which details… Show more  Analyzed project safety data to develop safety trends  Maintained both Electronic and Hard Copies of 5 Safety documents and reports (Audits, Hazard Hunts, LPOs, incident investigation, Safety Inspections, Management Walkthroughs, Emergency Drills and Meetings) in a proper filing system Prepared project safety statistics for monthly safety meetings and drafted spreadsheet for project incidents and observations using Microsoft Excel  Initiated ‘Managing Emotions’ toolkit which details the process of assisting a duty-holder manage their emotions while on duty Show less