I am an Exploration Analyst at Canadian Discovery Ltd., where I research and evaluate current prospects, projects, areas, operators, and/or technologies to write technical review articles with a geological focus for the CDL Digest publication.Prior to this, I was a Senior Exploration and Development Geologist, planning and executing the drilling of development, infill, and pool delineation wells in the Cretaceous of SE Alberta (Brooks area), and re-evaluating existing area wells for bypassed pay. I have also provided technical evaluations of properties in the same area for potential divestment or farm-out, as well as evaluations of select oil and gas property divestitures across Alberta and Saskatchewan for potential acquisition.In addition to "bread and butter" development geology, I also have expertise in large-scale exploration geology. In fact, the first half of my professional career was spent working on a wide range of regional geological evaluation projects. I have: • Consulted on a geological study of the Triassic in NE BC for multiple clients• Explored with Frontier teams in the Central Northwest Territories and the Mackenzie Delta• Worked with an International team in the offshore Santos Basin in BrazilMy core competencies include:• Sedimentary Facies Identification in Core and Outcrop• Horizontal, Vertical, and Directional Drilling• Well Log Interpretation and Correlation• Sequence Stratigraphic Interpretation• Sedimentary Petrography• DST Interpretation• GeochemistryMy strengths include:• Understanding the regional framework to better interpret the local geological setting • Leveraging existing production to identify new development opportunities• Applying innovative thinking to the search for new possibilities• Dependable, collaborative results as a member of a cross-functional team• Demonstrating excellent problem-solving and communication skills• Supervising summer students and mentoring new hiresI am available for full-time work, as well as contract and consulting opportunities. Please contact me directly at: wsdonalds@gmail.com