Bellaire, Texas, United States
I am a petroleum engineering expert and executive advisor with over 35 years of experience in upstream oil and gas. For nearly two decades, I led the Reservoir Domain at Schlumbergerโs Well Construction headquarters, guiding global strategy, technology integration, and client engagement. As Reservoir Domain Head, I directed the global reservoir portfolio for Logging While Drilling, commercializing over 25 technologies and securing several patents. These innovations advanced formation testing, real-time diagnostics, and productivity-drilling practices that helped shift the industry from drilling for data to drilling for production, creating multi-billion-dollar value worldwide. Today, through ๐ช๐ฒ๐น๐น๐พ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐น๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ป๐ฐ. (๐ช๐๐), I help energy-sector clients turn diagnostic insight into measurable performance. My work bridges reservoir engineering, digital transformation, and sustainability, integrating technical depth with systems thinking to improve productivity, recovery, and decision quality. My approach begins with questions, not assumptions. Every well, every flow stream, and every dataset tells a story about how systems behave. When measured with purpose, data becomes insight, and insight becomes improvement. That mindset defines both my technical work and my advisory practice. I focus on connecting what we ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ to what we ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ, and what we ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป to what we ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ. The goal is to build clarity, capability, and continuity across the energy value chain. ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฐ๐๐: - Reservoir diagnostics, testing, and production optimization. - Produced water management framed within a circular economy. - Digital reservoir frameworks that connect data integrity with decision quality. - Strategic and technical advisory for risk, portfolio, and performance optimization. - Capability development through structured training and mentoring. Recognized as a trusted advisor and global thought leader, I have contributed to industry innovation, authored and co-authored 30+ technical publications, served as an ๐ฆ๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐๐ถ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฟ, and mentored the next generation of engineers and advisors. I believe that clarity is the bridge between data and wisdom. Insight becomes impact when it is shared, sustained, and applied with integrity. Letโs connect if you are exploring how diagnostic thinking, digital integration, or circular-economy strategies can help your organization move from ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ถ๐๐ฑ๐ผ๐บ and from ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐.
๐๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ค๐ต๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ฆ๐ด๐ฆ๐ณ๐ท๐ฐ๐ช๐ณ ๐๐ฏ๐ด๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ต ๐ต๐ฐ ๐๐บ๐ด๐ต๐ฆ๐ฎ ๐๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ข๐ค๐ต Leading this specialized upstream consultancy, I help energy-sector clients turn diagnostic insight into measurable performance. I integrate subsurface expertise, digital strategy, and sustainability into systems of continuous learning and improvement. ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ฟ ๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐ด๐ป๐ผ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ & ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ป๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด Integrating formation testing, well performance, and production analytics to reveal true flow behavior and improve recovery. My diagnostic approach is built on decades of expertise in downhole reservoir testing, pressure-transient analysis, production logging, and data-driven productivity interpretation. ๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ & ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ Transforming produced water from waste to value through diagnostic insight and sustainability frameworks. I help clients reduce disposal volumes, lower treatment costs, and identify opportunities for beneficial reuse across industries, aligning field operations with circular-economy goals and the broader water-energy continuum. ๐๐ฑ๐๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ & ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป Providing independent, experience-based guidance on technical, strategic, and business challenges. I support WCI partners in integrating digital tools, assessing technology portfolios, and translating domain expertise into business value. My focus is to help organizations move from collecting data to achieving clarity, from generating insight to delivering impact. ๐๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด & ๐ ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด Developing technical and consulting capability through structured programs, applied learning, and mentoring. I enable teams to build confidence, competence, and continuity, ensuring that operational excellence evolves into organizational wisdom.
For 17 years, I led the Reservoir Domain at SLB/Schlumbergerโs Well Construction HQ, where I was a trusted advisor to executive decision-makers overseeing multi-billion-dollar annual revenue. I spearheaded strategic initiatives, driving thought leadership across the reservoir engineering while drilling Product Lifecycle. โข Headed global business development for formation testing while drilling, growing service revenue 5-fold in 6 years, establishing global market leadership. โข Pioneered and executed the LWD reservoir engineering portfolio vision and strategy, launching services like formation testing and real-time productivity steering (RTPS). โข Developed and mentored over 30 Reservoir Domain Champions and 100+ petro-technical experts, boosting global LWD reservoir engineering support. โข Was responsible for the development and introduction of 25+ new LWD measurements and integrated products. Authored/co-authored 20+ publications and secured 6 patents related to these innovations. โข Pioneered Real-Time Productivity Steering (RTPS) workflow in Well Placement, integrating multi-sensor multi-physics data to significantly increase well and reservoir productivity. Authored/co-authored 8 publications, secured 3 patents, and served as an SPE Distinguished Lecturer (2019-2020) on this key subject. โข Integrated ESG regulations (sustainability, carbon/water footprint) into the "LWD digital reservoir initiative," promoting sustainable practices and reducing environmental footprint. โข Developed cross-functional workflows integrating LWD, mud logging, and energy transition initiatives (CCUS, Thermal, Hydrogen) for holistic well construction. โข Served as the primary industry voice for LWD technologies, delivering 100+ talks and training courses at global forums.
Ensured a strong global pipeline of Petro-Technical Experts (PTEs), promoting career development, engagement, and maintaining the highest levels of technical competency. Collaborated with HR to improve employee retention and diversity. โข Managed and executed comprehensive Training & Development programs for over 500 Reservoir Engineers globally, enhancing technical competency by defining critical skills and creating customized training. As an SLB NExT Certified Instructor, organized, conducted, and audited numerous internal and external courses, including: o Advanced Reservoir Engineering & Testing (e.g., Reservoir Testing, Pressure Transient Analysis) o Formation Evaluation & Well Logging (e.g., Open/Cased-Hole Logging, Formation Testing) o Production Optimization (e.g., Production Logging, Produced Oilfield Water) โข Provided strategic career and development counseling to 200+ Petro-Technical Experts (PTEs) worldwide, fostering professional growth and retention. โข Elevated the personal branding of technical experts within the industry, including delivering 10+ impactful webinars. โข Management Sponsor for the Eureka (SLB knowledge sharing system) Reservoir Engineering community (5000+ members) and the Eureka Formation Testing & Sampling Special Interest Group (500+ members). โข Member of the University of Texas at Austin Center of Petroleum Engineering External Advisory Committee (UT CPE-EAC). โข SLB Ambassador to the University of Texas at Austin, representing SLB in numerous Joint Industry Projects (JIP).
โข Focal point for clients with respect to reservoir engineering, testing, pressure and production monitoring. โข Introduced and commercialized new open-hole and cased-hole well/reservoir monitoring tools, applications and interpretation products (MDT modules, OilPhase, Production logging, Flagship, Tractor, Pulsed Neutron tools, Permanent gauges, Fiber optics temperature gauges, Phase/Well Tester/Watcher, Gas sampling, VIT interference). โข Water solution specialist for Qatar. Support the Water Solutions Team through the WaterCASE Solutions Process (Diagnostics, Solution Design, Risk Analysis, Execution, Evaluation). โข Organized and conducted seminars for management and field personnel clients on well and reservoir management through data acquisition and integration to improve the profitability of hydrocarbon assets including mature, marginal and small oil & gas reservoirs. โข Developed future Interpretation Development (ID) reservoir engineers. โข Promoted safety culture within Schlumberger. Loss Prevention Team (LPT) Leader for 2002.
โข Estimated oil and gas reserves for various sandstone and carbonate reservoirs by material balance calculations and decline curve analysis. Performed engineering studies utilizing structure and isopach maps, stratigraphic cross-sections, well logs, and well tests. โข Planned economic forecasts and property appraisals for numerous gas fields. Audited oil, condensate, natural gas, and carbon dioxide royalty payments from operators and purchasers. Assisted royalty payments from operators and purchasers. Assisted royalty owners in negotiations to resolve oil and gas lease disputes with operators. โข Prepared exhibits for Railroad Commission Hearings on spacing exceptions, special field rules, hydrogen sulfide and salt water disposal applications. Assisted expert witness with technical presentation for court litigation matters regarding a variety of oil and gas issues. Reviewed Federal Energy Regulatory Commission filings on wells qualified for โtight sandโ incentives
โข Developed a mathematical model to predict capillary crossflow between layered reservoirs.
โข Taught calculus, trigonometry, algebra, and chemistry to 11th and 12th grade students.