Profile
Supervision and Project Management of Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) / Closed Hole Circulation Drilling /Pressurized Mud Cap (CHCD / PMCD), directional / horizontal drilling, and related projects
Drilling automation software development. Specialized automation for Constant Bottom Hole Pressure, Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) and Closed Hole Circulation Drilling / Pressurized Mud Cap Drilling (CHCD / PMCD)
Renewable energy automation software development and data analysis focusing on artificial intelligence and neural networks and their applications in the field of energy.
Experience
Beyond Energy Services
July 2024 - Current:
MPD Supervisor
Task:
Supervision and Project Management of Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) projects offshore Newfoundland
Baker Hughes - Geothermal
May 2022 - July 2024:
Geothermal Development Manager
Task:
Responsible for advising management in the function of the business providing a supportive role in
decision making. Present to leaders in the business solutions area on
functional discipline and business solutions. Work with cross functional teams influencing the small
business unit.
Ensure project implementation, work packages and constraints are accurately integrated into project planning scenarios. Responsible for monitoring progress and producing accurate projections. Ensure other functions have access to accurate current reports, projections and relevant reports are available for the customer.
Handle communication with colleagues and business leaders about change of policy and implementation. Skilled influencer, able to communicate complex messages to others.
Lead complex and multidisciplinary projects realizing major changes in the organization.
Ensure project implementation, work packages and constraints are accurately integrated into project planning scenarios. Responsible for monitoring progress and producing accurate projections. Ensure other functions have access to accurate current reports, projections and relevant reports are available for the customer.
Handle communication with colleagues and business leaders about change of policy and implementation. Skilled influencer, able to communicate complex messages to others.
Lead complex and multidisciplinary projects realizing major changes in the organization.
E.ON Danmark A/S
Aug - Oct 2020:
Software Engineer - Full Stack Developer
Task:
Developed web based minimum viable product (MVP) application to map the asset maturation process and
utilize the SCALA drilling and production calculator.
Description:
Geothermal Plan is a scalable web based application for deep geothermal district heating networks. The
application helps district heating engineers transition from traditional energy sources to deep
geothermal as the core provider for district heating systems.
Tools:
PHP
Laravel
Vue
Bootstrap
Docker
Git
Independent Professional Consultant
2007 - 2019:
AGIP North Caspian Operating Co. N.V / ExxonMobil - Atyrau, Kazakhstan
Task:
Supervision of Managed Pressure/Pressurized Mud Cap (PMCD) drilling operations in a highly fractured
carbonate reservoir, with severe and uncontrollable losses and high H2S concentrations (above 25%), in
the Kashagan East field located in the North Caspian Sea. On-site project supervision of PMCD drilling
operations reporting all PMCD and related issues to management team in Kazakhstan. Prepared and
instituted procedures and contingencies to overcome well control issues and maintain operations in a
stable PMCD mode while drilling the critical portion of reservoir. Provide PMCD training and workshops
for Operator, rig, and service personnel
Target Energy – Kenya, Africa
Task:
Supervision of directional drilling operations for Geothermal wells in the Menengai Crater - Nakuru,
Kenya
Chevron - Perth / Barrow Island, Australia
Task:
Supervision of land based directional drilling project working with a team of office-based engineers and
geologists on the design and execution of directional wells. Drilling program included horizontal
directional production wells into the Mardie B formation as well as vertical and J-well designs for
water source and CO2 injection for the Chevron Gorgon Project.
RasGas / ExxonMobil - Doha, Qatar
Task:
Project Management and on-site supervision of the Barzan Red-Well, Pressurized Mud Cap (PMCD) drilling
operations in a high H2S, fractured carbonate reservoir with severe and uncontrollable losses. Prepared
rig and hole-specific operating procedures and contingency plans and provide PMCD training to office,
engineering, drilling, and service personnel.
QatarGas / ConocoPhillips - Doha, Qatar
Task:
Provided on-site drilling supervision of an eight well, Pressurized Mud Cap (PMCD) drilling operation in
a high H2S, fractured carbonate reservoir with severe and uncontrollable losses. Prepared rig and
well-specific operating procedures and contingency plans and provide PMCD training to office,
engineering, drilling, and service personnel.
Royal Dutch Shell - Rijswijk, Netherlands
Task:
Drilling engineering supervisor for the Supervisory Control and Drilling Automation (SCADA) project.
Provided office-based engineering support for the software automation team and on-site drilling
supervision for SCADA deployment in the Groningen gas field.
Antero Resources – Pennsylvania, USA
Task:
Supervision of land-drilling operations for Coal Bed Methane (CBM) horizontal, underbalanced, concentric
string, multilateral project
AGIP North Caspian Operating Co. N.V. – Kazakhstan
Task:
Supervision of multiple Managed Pressure/Pressurized Mud Cap Mud Cap (PMCD) drilling operations in a
highly fractured carbonate reservoir with severe and uncontrollable losses and high H2S concentrations
(above 25%) in the Kashagan, Kairan, and Aktote fields located in the North Caspian Sea (Deutag T-47,
Parker 257 (Sunkar), Pride 319, Saipem 401 & 402). On-site project supervision of PMCD drilling
operations reporting all PMCD and related issues to management team in Kazakhstan. Instituted procedures
and contingencies to overcome well control issues and maintain operations in a stable PMCD mode while
drilling the critical portion of reservoir. Prepared operational procedures
Drilling Systems Supervisor
2003 - 2007:
Baker Hughes Inteq – International
Task:
On-site drilling systems supervisor of directional drilling projects in the Grondin Field, Offshore
Gabon; the Rabi Kounga Field, Western Gabon; the Pattani Trough and the Malay Basin, Gulf of Thailand;
the Sirikit Main Oilfield, Phitsanoluk Basin, Onshore Thailand; the Groningen gas field, Dutch sector of
the North Sea; the Chayvo Field, Sakhalin Shelf, Offshore Sakhalin Island, Russia; the Ghawar Field,
Eastern Saudi Arabia; the Gorm Field, North Sea, Denmark; the Yufutsu field, Tomakomai, Japan; and the
Bu Hasa field, West Abu Dhabi
2001 - 2003:
Baker Hughes Inteq - USA
Task:
On-site drilling systems supervisor of multilateral, horizontal-drilling projects in the Bakken
Formation, Williston Basin, North Dakoa; the Jonah Field and Green River Basin, Wyoming; the
Denver-Julesburg Basin, eastern Colorado and the Rulison Field, Piceance Basin, Northwestern Colorado
Projects
Geothermal Plan
Web Application:
Geothermal Plan is a scalable web based applicaiton for deep geothermal district heating
networks. The application helps district heating engineers transition from traditional energy sources to
deep geothermal as the core provider for district heating systems.
Code on:
Built with:
PHP
Laravel
Vue
Bootstrap
Docker
Git
Expand my skills
I'd like to expand my skills and knowledge in several fields:
- I am interested in working with more experienced engineers, to improve my skills and become a better member of a development team.
- While I condider myself profecient in Python and R, I would like to learn more about ML and AI, specifically neural networks and their application to the field of energy.
- I would like to continue working on Frontend development projects and enhance my skills in PHP, JavaScript, Node, React and Vue.