John Van Vliet Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Ab, Ca

Edmonton, Ab, Ca

• Initiated and launched the Technical Software team, with a mandate to build internal and commercial software that leverages Volant’s engineering IP• Designed and led development and support of two commercial applications for real-time drilling rig optimization (VolantRED) and caliper log interpretation system (Wellbore Inspector)• Bridging internal and external groups including software developers, mechanical engineers, drilling engineers, end users in the field, and IT departments• Designing product features, user experience, and workflow for widely varying classes of end users• Defining product strategy and roadmap with senior management• Building a foundation for data science initiatives with well-defined data ecosystems, shared analysis frameworks, and thorough documentation• Ensuring level of support to internal and external users by building a support team and training materials• Managing development project scopes, schedules, budgets, and quality assurance• Defined and implemented quality management systems and processes to satisfy ISO 9000 requirements• As APEGA Responsible Member, overseeing quality control program and ensuring corporate practices adhere to all APEGA ethical, professional, and technical standards

Edmonton, Ab, Ca

• Provided specialized engineering consulting services to major oil & gas operators• Collaborated with new and existing clients to identify opportunities and propose multi-stage projects• Developed and enhanced advanced techniques and tools for well construction, inspection, and production• Distilled complex methods and results to clear and concise reports and presentations• Wrote and presented technical papers at industry conferences• Mentored and reviewed work of junior engineers• Designed and developed 3D wellbore analysis software for analyzing and visualizing casing deformations• Managed competing project scopes, schedules, and budgets

Edmonton, Ab, Ca

- Discipline lead for both Software Development and Caliper Log Interpretation- Collaborate internally and externally to define and execute complex engineering analyses- Built two commercial applications to enhance and extend consulting services- Developed analytical and numerical models for wire-wrapped screen installation limits- Represent the company in client offices and at industry events

My consulting focus was technical software that utilized my mechanical engineering training. It was an effective way to improve my software development, project management, and customer support capabilities. My key projects were:3D Well Inspection Software (Noetic Engineering, prior to joining)- Designed and developed complete application for 3D visualization, analysis, and reporting- Migrated, re-factored, and optimized customer’s data processing and analysis codeHMI for Field Control System (Worley Parsons & Imperial Oil Resources)- Designed, developed, and commissioned complete SCADA human-machine-interface- Enhanced core platform with a template engine that supports well groups and navigation- Built offline database to automatically generate new well groups quickly and accurately- Commissioned system and trained field operators Property Management System (Best Canadian Motor Inns) - Developed complete property management system for chain of hotels- Linked and synchronized hotels through a central server database

• Partnered with hotel chain to build commercial property management application• Designed and developed all aspects leveraging domain expertise of hotel managers and staff• Launched and supported across 12 hotels with live backup and synchronization• Supported marketing efforts to other hotels

Ca

• Designed and constructed a SCADA platform to monitor and control hundreds of wells• Automated processes to add or modify wells• Supported and participated in field-wide rollout

North Sydney, Nsw, Au

• Created control techniques to limit vibrations in CanadArm 2 on the International Space Station (ISS)• Designed and built a planar robotic testbed to simulate high-friction robotic construction tasks• Enhanced ISS construction simulator with methods to support high-friction construction tasks

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering