Morgan Kortlander Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Tx, Us

Data grooming and product development for an applied AI ethics company

Houston, Texas, United States

Branching out from the oil and gas industry to employ my 8 years of professional experience, drive to learn, and exceptional writing and critical thinking skills in an engaging and challenging environment. Creative and engineering-minded with experience in both field and office work, a passion for mathematics and the sciences, and a dedication to continuous improvement through research. Proven ability to plan and execute projects with innovation while maintaining team cohesion, even in stressful conditions, via mediation and coaching.Self-studies in coding, including Python and R, along with construction of personal website from scratch while preparing to begin studies in mathematics at the University of Houston.

Houston, Texas, United States

Offering tutoring for college students at the University of Houston for mathematics, introductory programming, and writing courses.

Houston, Texas, United States

Transferred to replace lost team member. Remote monitoring of diverse well activity across the globe for BP GWO. Captured rig incidents in local system. Authored new spreadsheet template for tracking negative testing flow on rigs and assisted with migration to SharePoint from the networked drive.

Houston, Texas, United States

Loaned to Schlumberger OneDrill segment to perform a role spanning analysis, product development, and team coordination focused on machine learning and automation for test rigs. Leveraged unique expertise of field and computer-based experience to collaborate with field and software teams, so that both ends understood software needs and limitations. Achieved expertise in proprietary analysis software, test rig systems, and cloud computing architecture via self-directed study and consultation. Provided technical support for new analysts.Key Accomplishments-Launched initiative to redesign and unify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to eliminate ambiguity in definition and presented findings to subject matter experts.-Identified and classified several new and missing data channels for the primary system.-Conceptualized tool for visualizing data rate of change during rig operations for improved monitoring.-Delivered reports and brainstormed software features daily in an exceptionally challenging and ever-changing environment.

Houston, Texas, United States

Initiative to integrate measurement and logging while drilling (MLWD) responsibilities with the Data Analyst tasks and deliverables for a dual-service role in the field. Mastered concepts of telemetry, MLWD surface equipment, downhole tool design, and survey calculations. Ensured preparation and guided handling of MLWD tools when assembling. Monitored MLWD tool pressure signals for quality and diagnosed loss of tool sync as needed. (Various Clients) Key Accomplishments-Performed over 50 hours of self-study in order to meet prerequisites for MLWD training.-Spearheaded first deep water field test in the Gulf of Mexico for Chevron then presented findings from field test and areas for improvement to Schlumberger management.

Gulf Of Mexico - Offshore Rig

Broad supervisor and technologist role. Planned and executed installation of logging systems with a large network of sensors. Maintained and monitored the systems, troubleshooting software, electrical, and mechanical issues. Mentored team members, scheduled meetings for safety and training, and provided coaching or mediation as needed. Liaised with client reps on location, soliciting feedback for continuous improvement. (Various Clients)Key Accomplishments-Took charge of FLAG service Coriolis flowmeter installation after unanticipated loss of team leader. On same job, detected a miscommunication in cementing calculations and averted a potential loss of over $1M in non-productive time. Recognized for exceptional reporting and performance. (Client: Freeport-McMoRan Oil & Gas – 2015)-Co-led team in challenging launch of monitoring software for first EC-Drill well with SLB in the Gulf of Mexico. Coordinated with service provider and client to troubleshoot network and design an accessible interface that integrated new signals on the mud logging system. Successfully focused on the needs of the client by deploying software changes and managing the various technical and systems interfaces. (Client: Statoil – 2015)-Surpassed an average of 90% on client satisfaction forms.

Houston, Tx

Received on the job training for rig components and best practices, while collecting and characterizing drilled rock samples onsite. Charged with devising innovative solutions to gas extraction and mechanical equipment-related challenges in non-standard environments. Handled inventory for consumables when planning for jobs, as well as documentation for shipping equipment and delivering products. Effective performance resulted in promotion to supervisor role of Data Analyst. (Client: Cobalt International Energy)

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mathematics, 3.9

Activities and Societies: Cougar MathleticsBachelor of Science in Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Geology/Earth Science, General

Additional coursework in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Organic Chemistry