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VP of Engineering
Heritage Exploration, LLCVP of Engineering
Nov. 2024Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United StatesExcited to work with a great team building assets up in the Permian!!!
VP of Engineering
TMT EnergyVP of Engineering
Nov. 2024Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United StatesExcited to work with a great team building assets up in the Permian!!!
Owner / Senior Reservoir Engineer Consultant
RJR Petroleum ConsultingOwner / Senior Reservoir Engineer Consultant
Sep. 2024Tomball, Texas, United StatesOffering Petroleum Engineering consultation services in the oil and gas industry: -Reservoir characterization and performance analysis - Asset Development plans and evaluations - Acquisition & Divestiture support - SEC Reserves Reporting preparation and review - Energy portfolio evaluation and review - Artificial Lift Design and analysis - Type Curve Development and statistical evaluation - Risk and Uncertainty in Asset Development Plans - AFE Cost and Economic Preparation
Senior Reservoir Engineer / Reservoir Engineering Manager – Actively Job Seeking
Seeking New OpportunitiesSenior Reservoir Engineer / Reservoir Engineering Manager – Actively Job Seeking
Jul. 2024 - Nov. 2024Houston, Texas, United StatesCurrently leveraging 20+ years of driving corporate profitability, optimizing subsurface assets at Callon Petroleum, delivering high-stakes projects at Devon Energy, and spearheading commercial ventures at Merica Oil. I am open to new opportunities in Reservoir Engineering Management and can be reached at [email protected].
Senior Reservoir Engineer
CathexisSenior Reservoir Engineer
Sep. 2023 - Jul. 2024Houston, Texas, United StatesSenior Reservoir Engineer
Senior Reservoir Engineer – West Texas
Callon PetroleumSenior Reservoir Engineer – West Texas
Jul. 2022 - Jul. 2023Houston, Texas, United StatesImplemented advanced data analytics to optimize 600+ wells in the Eagleford Shale, resulting in accurate reserve determination, effective capital budgeting, and precise production forecasting for the company.
Director / Vice President of Engineering & Operations – Permian Basin
Merica Oil CompanyDirector / Vice President of Engineering & Operations – Permian Basin
Oct. 2020 - Jul. 2023Fort Worth, Texas, United StatesPlayed a pivotal role in the startup and operations of Merica Oil Company, managing existing wells, securing investments up to $50MM, recommending new drill prospects, and establishing a productive team. Commercial Acumen / A&D ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Secured $50MM in investor funding by identifying high-potential acquisitions during fundraising phases. Technical Reservoir Engineering ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Offered vital reservoir performance information for strategic drilling, operational planning, and investor relations. Team & Project Leadership ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Build, supervise, and motivate a five-member team while coordinating subcontractors, field personnel, and consultants, enhancing the company's performance through efficient resource management.
Reservoir Engineering Manager / Asset Manager – Delaware Basin
Devon Energy CorporationReservoir Engineering Manager / Asset Manager – Delaware Basin
Jan. 2017 - Jun. 2020Oklahoma City Metropolitan AreaBuilt and executed development plans for $200MM P&L operations in Lea County, New Mexico, enhancing resource transparency in the Delaware Basin and improving drilling and completion design in Lea County. Commercial Acumen / A&D ➤ Boosted transparency for senior management by identifying truly executable and profitable resources, refining the inventory perception in the Delaware Basin through careful resource characterization. Technical Reservoir Engineering ➤ Improved drilling plans and completion design, successfully incorporating 3-mile Wolfcamp wells and staggering wells in various landing zones to maximize the potential of Lea County's resources. Team & Project Leadership ➤ Led a team in developing and maintaining diverse type curves for strategic planning and budgeting, streamlining portfolio analysis and financial projections across all zones and lateral lengths.
Technical Reservoir Engineering Manager – Eagle Ford Business Unit
Devon Energy CorporationTechnical Reservoir Engineering Manager – Eagle Ford Business Unit
Jan. 2014 - Jan. 2017Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United StatesInfluenced joint venture (JV) partners while optimizing well spacing, supervising Pressure-Volume-Temperature (PVT) model development, estimating reserves post-acquisition, and undergoing leadership courses. Commercial Acumen / A&D ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Expedited accurate reserve estimations post-acquisition, confronting economic uncertainties of past drilled locations and future wells with updated type curves. Technical Reservoir Engineering ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Directed the development of an initial PVT model, empowering Rate Transient Analysis (RTA) analysis, Estimated Oil Recovery (EOR), and future field development plans, enhancing reservoir management precision. Team & Project Leadership ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Spearheaded a successful field study involving a multi-disciplinary team, achieving optimized well-spacing and capital-efficient plans, fostering the addition of another landing zone for future development.
Technical Reservoir Engineering Manager – Eagle Ford Business Unit
Devon EnergyTechnical Reservoir Engineering Manager – Eagle Ford Business Unit
Jan. 2014 - Jan. 2017Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United StatesInfluenced joint venture (JV) partners while optimizing well spacing, supervising Pressure-Volume-Temperature (PVT) model development, estimating reserves post-acquisition, and undergoing leadership courses. Commercial Acumen / A&D ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Expedited accurate reserve estimations post-acquisition, confronting economic uncertainties of past drilled locations and future wells with updated type curves. Technical Reservoir Engineering ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Directed the development of an initial PVT model, empowering Rate Transient Analysis (RTA) analysis, Estimated Oil Recovery (EOR), and future field development plans, enhancing reservoir management precision. Team & Project Leadership ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Spearheaded a successful field study involving a multi-disciplinary team, achieving optimized well-spacing and capital-efficient plans, fostering the addition of another landing zone for future development.
Reservoir Engineering Manager – Mississippian Business Unit
Devon Energy CorporationReservoir Engineering Manager – Mississippian Business Unit
Dec. 2012 - Jan. 2014Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United StatesIncreased efficiency in the Mississippian Business Unit by spearheading project management strategies, overcoming resistance by engaging with development managers / consultants, and solidifying engineering roles. Commercial Acumen / A&D ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Steered project management implementation by collaborating with functional managers, development managers, and consultants, resulting in improved commercial decision-making. ➤ Contributed to the development of safety programs and participated in incident management, ensuring risk reduction and compliance with safety regulations. Technical Reservoir Engineering ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Spearheaded the development of key documentation, including the Asset Development Plan and reservoir engineers' roles and responsibilities, enhancing technical efficiency. ➤ Documented roles and responsibilities of reservoir engineers, ensuring consistency across Devon and improving data management and workflow. Team & Project Leadership ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Fostered buy-in and ownership of project management among staff by setting stage gates and facilitating open discussions, leading to increased team productivity. ➤ Facilitated collaboration between corporate Exploration & Strategic Services and reservoir personnel, promoting cross-functional knowledge sharing and effective reservoir management.
Reservoir Engineering Manager – Mississippian Business Unit
Devon EnergyReservoir Engineering Manager – Mississippian Business Unit
Dec. 2012 - Jan. 2014Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United StatesIncreased efficiency in the Mississippian Business Unit by spearheading project management strategies, overcoming resistance by engaging with development managers / consultants, and solidifying engineering roles. Commercial Acumen / A&D ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Steered project management implementation by collaborating with functional managers, development managers, and consultants, resulting in improved commercial decision-making. ➤ Contributed to the development of safety programs and participated in incident management, ensuring risk reduction and compliance with safety regulations. Technical Reservoir Engineering ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Spearheaded the development of key documentation, including the Asset Development Plan and reservoir engineers' roles and responsibilities, enhancing technical efficiency. ➤ Documented roles and responsibilities of reservoir engineers, ensuring consistency across Devon and improving data management and workflow. Team & Project Leadership ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Fostered buy-in and ownership of project management among staff by setting stage gates and facilitating open discussions, leading to increased team productivity. ➤ Facilitated collaboration between corporate Exploration & Strategic Services and reservoir personnel, promoting cross-functional knowledge sharing and effective reservoir management.
Senior Staff Reservoir Engineer – Midland Business Unit
Devon Energy CorporationSenior Staff Reservoir Engineer – Midland Business Unit
Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2012Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United Statesprovided surveillance, conducted field studies, evaluated exploitation opportunities, prepared forecasts, supported exploration teams, made presentations, and recommended data improvements. Commercial Acumen / A&D ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Increased production rates and reserves by monitoring performance and optimizing existing properties. ➤ Evaluated and initiated new drill wells and workovers to exploit opportunities for asset enhancement. Technical Reservoir Engineering ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Conducted reservoir engineering functions, including decline curve analysis, volumetrics, and nodal analysis, to optimize reservoir performance. ➤ Prepared economic models, production forecasts, and expenditure forecasts for asset valuations and budget preparation. Team & Project Leadership ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Supported exploration teams with project evaluation, production forecasting, and risk economic assessment. ➤ Presented to senior management, performed SEC reserve evaluation, and recommended data improvements for accurate valuation of assets.
Senior Staff Reservoir Engineer – Midland Business Unit
Devon EnergySenior Staff Reservoir Engineer – Midland Business Unit
Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2012Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United Statesprovided surveillance, conducted field studies, evaluated exploitation opportunities, prepared forecasts, supported exploration teams, made presentations, and recommended data improvements. Commercial Acumen / A&D ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Increased production rates and reserves by monitoring performance and optimizing existing properties. ➤ Evaluated and initiated new drill wells and workovers to exploit opportunities for asset enhancement. Technical Reservoir Engineering ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Conducted reservoir engineering functions, including decline curve analysis, volumetrics, and nodal analysis, to optimize reservoir performance. ➤ Prepared economic models, production forecasts, and expenditure forecasts for asset valuations and budget preparation. Team & Project Leadership ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Supported exploration teams with project evaluation, production forecasting, and risk economic assessment. ➤ Presented to senior management, performed SEC reserve evaluation, and recommended data improvements for accurate valuation of assets.
Strategic Planning & Portfolio Analyst
Devon Energy CorporationStrategic Planning & Portfolio Analyst
Aug. 2009 - Jan. 2012Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United StatesActed as an internal consultant, delivering strategic portfolio modeling and analytics to support executive management, assist in business strategy development, analyze portfolio impact, and monitor the business and competitive environment. Commercial Acumen / A&D ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Increased capital budget allocations by providing high-quality strategic portfolio modeling and analytics to executive management teams. ➤ Assisted in analyzing various strategic alternatives, enabling thorough evaluation for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Technical Reservoir Engineering ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Developed an understanding of projects in the portfolio model, including existing assets and future growth potential. ➤ Conducted comprehensive analysis of opportunities, evaluating strengths based on risking methodology, development characterization, and economic merits. Team & Project Leadership ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Ensured consistency in project characterization within Devon's portfolio model, providing feedback and sharing best practices with divisions. ➤ Monitored and analyzed the business and competitive environment, supporting scenario planning and strategy development for effective decision-making.
Strategic Planning & Portfolio Analyst
Devon EnergyStrategic Planning & Portfolio Analyst
Aug. 2009 - Jan. 2012Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United StatesActed as an internal consultant, delivering strategic portfolio modeling and analytics to support executive management, assist in business strategy development, analyze portfolio impact, and monitor the business and competitive environment. Commercial Acumen / A&D ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Increased capital budget allocations by providing high-quality strategic portfolio modeling and analytics to executive management teams. ➤ Assisted in analyzing various strategic alternatives, enabling thorough evaluation for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Technical Reservoir Engineering ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Developed an understanding of projects in the portfolio model, including existing assets and future growth potential. ➤ Conducted comprehensive analysis of opportunities, evaluating strengths based on risking methodology, development characterization, and economic merits. Team & Project Leadership ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Ensured consistency in project characterization within Devon's portfolio model, providing feedback and sharing best practices with divisions. ➤ Monitored and analyzed the business and competitive environment, supporting scenario planning and strategy development for effective decision-making.
Production & Completion Engineer – Rockies Business Unit
Devon Energy CorporationProduction & Completion Engineer – Rockies Business Unit
Jan. 2006 - Aug. 2009Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United StatesSuccessfully managed reservoir operations, overseeing drilling, completion, and production activities while ensuring regulatory compliance in the Green River Basin of SW Wyoming. Commercial Acumen / A&D ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Achieved 30% reduction in drilling costs by conducting detailed cost analysis and optimizing capital deployment. ➤ Collaborated with service companies daily, providing cost estimates and ensuring cost-efficient operations. Technical Reservoir Engineering ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Completed 60 new wells per year with over 200 frac stages, meeting timely and cost-efficient fracture design requirements. ➤ Maintained base production for 550+ existing wells through nodal analysis, field reviews, and production monitoring. Team & Project Leadership ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Led multiple workover and re-completion projects, coordinating closely with field personnel for timely completion and oversaw the testing of horizontal projects in the area.
Production & Completion Engineer – Rockies Business Unit
Devon EnergyProduction & Completion Engineer – Rockies Business Unit
Jan. 2006 - Aug. 2009Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United StatesSuccessfully managed reservoir operations, overseeing drilling, completion, and production activities while ensuring regulatory compliance in the Green River Basin of SW Wyoming. Commercial Acumen / A&D ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Achieved 30% reduction in drilling costs by conducting detailed cost analysis and optimizing capital deployment. ➤ Collaborated with service companies daily, providing cost estimates and ensuring cost-efficient operations. Technical Reservoir Engineering ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Completed 60 new wells per year with over 200 frac stages, meeting timely and cost-efficient fracture design requirements. ➤ Maintained base production for 550+ existing wells through nodal analysis, field reviews, and production monitoring. Team & Project Leadership ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Led multiple workover and re-completion projects, coordinating closely with field personnel for timely completion and oversaw the testing of horizontal projects in the area.
Drilling Engineer – Rockies Business Unit
Devon Energy CorporationDrilling Engineer – Rockies Business Unit
Oct. 2004 - Jan. 2006Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United StatesLeveraged reservoir expertise to oversee drilling and cost optimization, ensuring safety compliance, and successfully implementing drilling programs in a challenging economic climate. Commercial Acumen / A&D ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Achieved cost optimization in future drilling programs through a comprehensive look back at previous drilling programs, resulting in reduced expenses. Operations Oversight ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Managed drilling operations in the Rocky Mountain Region, including shallow gas, coal bed methane, and deep gas wells, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental regulations. Team & Project Leadership ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Led a team of company and contract personnel, ensuring their compliance with safety and environmental regulations, resulting in a safe and environmentally responsible drilling process.
Drilling Engineer – Rockies Business Unit
Devon EnergyDrilling Engineer – Rockies Business Unit
Oct. 2004 - Jan. 2006Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United StatesLeveraged reservoir expertise to oversee drilling and cost optimization, ensuring safety compliance, and successfully implementing drilling programs in a challenging economic climate. Commercial Acumen / A&D ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Achieved cost optimization in future drilling programs through a comprehensive look back at previous drilling programs, resulting in reduced expenses. Operations Oversight ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Managed drilling operations in the Rocky Mountain Region, including shallow gas, coal bed methane, and deep gas wells, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental regulations. Team & Project Leadership ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Led a team of company and contract personnel, ensuring their compliance with safety and environmental regulations, resulting in a safe and environmentally responsible drilling process.
Reservoir Engineer – Powder River, San Juan & Cherokee Basins
Devon Energy CorporationReservoir Engineer – Powder River, San Juan & Cherokee Basins
Mar. 2002 - Oct. 2004Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United StatesEvaluated properties for acquisitions/divestitures, appraised infill drilling in the San Juan Basin, tight gas sands in Southern Wyoming and Permian Basin, prepared AFEs, budgetary items, reserve estimations, and economics for large capital programs, and applied coal bed methane and water-flooding experience in multiple basins.
Reservoir Engineer – Powder River, San Juan & Cherokee Basins
Devon EnergyReservoir Engineer – Powder River, San Juan & Cherokee Basins
Mar. 2002 - Oct. 2004Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United StatesEvaluated properties for acquisitions/divestitures, appraised infill drilling in the San Juan Basin, tight gas sands in Southern Wyoming and Permian Basin, prepared AFEs, budgetary items, reserve estimations, and economics for large capital programs, and applied coal bed methane and water-flooding experience in multiple basins.
Field Production Engineer – Oklahoma & Texas Panhandle
Devon Energy CorporationField Production Engineer – Oklahoma & Texas Panhandle
May. 2000 - May. 2002Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United StatesImproved daily production performance in Oklahoma and Texas panhandle by assessing performance, designing cost-effective solutions, ensuring compliance with regulations, facilitating communication, and providing input for workovers and well shut-ins.
Field Production Engineer – Oklahoma & Texas Panhandle
Devon EnergyField Production Engineer – Oklahoma & Texas Panhandle
May. 2000 - May. 2002Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United StatesImproved daily production performance in Oklahoma and Texas panhandle by assessing performance, designing cost-effective solutions, ensuring compliance with regulations, facilitating communication, and providing input for workovers and well shut-ins.
Submarine Storekeeper
US NavySubmarine Storekeeper
Aug. 1991 - Aug. 1996Procured, inspected, and stowed supplies on a U.S. submarine, organized and supervised personnel groups, managed financial listings, designed an equipment transfer program, gained expertise in submarine systems, and maintained Secret and Top-Secret clearance.

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