Modeling & Simulation Engineer | CFD Engineer | Senior Design Engineer

Experience

PACKERS PLUS ENERGY SERVICES, INC. ▪ Tomball, TX Jan 2017 – Apr 2024

Senior Design Engineer | CFD Engineer | Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Performed advanced CFD simulations to design and enhance ICDs and other completion tools for sand control and stimulation. Conducted thorough analysis and simulations to support field operations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of completion tools. Worked cross-functionally to integrate simulation results into product development. Leveraged data analytics and modeling to drive innovation and deliver optimal solutions. Provided technical expertise and support to field operations, implementing and troubleshooting completion tools.

• Drove product innovation, identifying gaps and leading efforts to develop and launch new products.
• Devised optimal nozzle configurations for steam injection wells through reservoir modeling using NETool.

SCHLUMBERGER ▪ Rosharon, TX Jan 2001 – May 2016

Principal Engineer | Screens & ICDs Product Champion (Aug 2012 – May 2016)

Drove the introduction of new products, ensuring solutions met highest standards of performance and reliability. Collaborated with cross-functional teams (R&D, field operations, marketing) to drive product innovation and development from concept to commercialization. Partnered with academic institutions on technical projects, leveraging cutting-edge research and technology to advance product capabilities. Conducted through market analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and opportunities. Validated and tested new products. Mentored and coached junior engineers.

• Introduced new screen and ICD products by collaborating with operations, business segments, and engineering throughout the New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle.
• Led the design, development, and introduction of new products within the screens and ICD portfolio at Schlumberger.
• Achieved $2M per well cost savings for a customer, bringing two new sand control completion products to market.
• Maximized team performance by producing instructional materials and training packages in addition to coordinating multiple internal courses on screens and ICDs.

Senior Product Development Engineer III | Project Engineer (Jan 2008 – Jul 2012)

Developed answer products for screen selection, leveraging advanced engineering principles to optimize screen performance and enhance sand control capabilities. Led all aspects of the product development process, from concept generation and design to testing and validation. Worked cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration into the company’s product portfolio and field operations. Drove product commercialization, developing go-to-market strategies.

• Streamlined screen size selection processes by directing series of laboratory SRTs and crafting an in-house software solution incorporating numerical models, reducing reliance on physical tests and enabling optimal screen sizes for SAS applications.
• Directed end-to-end software development projects, defining key deliverables, monitoring progress, ensuring final acceptance, and facilitating smooth transition of deliverables to stakeholders.

Senior Product Development Engineer II | Project Engineer (Apr 2002 – Dec 2007)

Designed and implemented software solutions, including the development of a numerical gravel packing simulator for sand control applications, using engineering principles and numerical modeling techniques to simulate gravel packing processes. Worked cross-functionally to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure alignment with customer needs. Drove the commercialization of the simulator, developing go-to-market strategies and successful launch.

• Developed a numerical gravel packing simulator to accurately predict gravel transport, fluid pressures, and fluid movement during downhole operations.
• Upgraded the pump schedule generator module in the hydraulic fracturing (HF) numerical simulator code to produce pump schedules, ensuring desired conductivity and average proppant width post-fracturing treatment.

Senior Product Development Engineer I (Jan 2001 – Mar 2002)

Developed a numerical gravel packing simulator for sand control applications.

• Designed and implemented friction pressure and sand settling calculators, facilitating practical field application through accurate modeling and coding.