Reinforcement Learning for Waterflood Optimization Jan 27, 2022
Custom reservoir model with reinforcement learning for waterflood optimization in petroleum production
Value Added: $9 million annually
Skills: Python, Reinforcement Learning, Reservoir Simulation
#reinforcement learning#reservoir modeling#optimization
Integrated Production and Injection Network Optimization Mar 15, 2021
Machine learning and genetic algorithms for optimizing daily production and injection operations
Value Added: $11 million annually
Skills: Python, TensorFlow, Genetic Algorithms, Process Control, Docker, Sagemaker, Terraform
#Deep Learning#Genetic Algorithms#Optimization
Accelerated Production Forecasting with Deep Learning Jan 1, 2021
Developed a deep learning model for rapid production forecasting in the Kuparuk reservoir, enabling large-scale sensitivity analysis and operational decision support
Value Added: 30x reduction in time to insights, rapid scenario analysis, improved operational decision making
Skills: Python, Deep Learning, Spark, AWS Athena, Reservoir Simulation
#Deep Learning#Reservoir Engineering#Distributed Computing#Production Forecasting
Agentic AI Workflows for Production and Reservoir Engineering Aug 19, 2025
Exploring MCP server development and SvelteKit front end for agentic AI workflows in petroleum engineering analysis.
Value Added: Enhanced analysis speed and effectiveness, streamlined workflows, foundation for future model improvements
Skills: Python, MCP, SvelteKit, OpenAI Agent SDK, Data Engineering
#AI Agents#Generative AI#Reservoir Engineering#Production Engineering#MCP Servers#SvelteKit
Bayesian Watercut Calibration May 22, 2023
Utilization of hierarchical bayesian models to prioritize calibrations of Phase Dynamics meters for calibration
Value Added: Improved field metering allowing for better field optimization to increase production
Skills: Python, PyMC
#Statistics#Bayesian Statistics#Hierarchical Models
Data Pipeline Modernization with dbt and Snowflake Mar 1, 2025
Refactored and modernized multiple project data pipelines using dbt and Snowflake, piloted dbt Cloud for scalable, version-controlled analytics workflows
Value Added: 30% reduction in code volume, 40-60 hours/month time savings, standardized analytics workflows
Skills: Python, dbt, Snowflake, GitHub, CI/CD
#Data Engineering#dbt#Snowflake#CI/CD
Survival Analysis of Matrix Bypass Events in West Sak Feb 1, 2023
Applied survival analysis to understand drivers of catastrophic watercut increases and well interventions in the West Sak reservoir
Value Added: Improved understanding of MBE contributors, informed engineering guidance, supported waterflood management
Skills: Python, R, Survival Analysis, Data Engineering
#Reservoir Engineering#Survival Analysis
Well Attrition and Survival Analysis Oct 5, 2022
Utilization of survival analysis to understand duration of useful lives of wells
Value Added: Better understanding of well failures for different categories.
Skills: Python, R, Survival Analysis, Statistical Models
#Survival Analysis
CRM and RL for 3R West Sak Jul 21, 2022
Application of the successful CRM+RL workflow to an additional satellite reservoir
Value Added: Better understanding of well contributions
Skills: Python, Stable Baselines, Reinforcement Learning, PyMC, Bayesian Statistics
#Reinforcement Learning#Waterflood Modeling#Optimization
Improving Field Measurement Accuracy Through Equipment Relocation Jun 1, 2022
Quantified the value of relocating a test separator using uncertainty modeling and gas lift optimization to improve field measurement and daily optimization
Value Added: Informed equipment relocation, improved metering accuracy, enabled more effective daily optimization on the order of
Skills: Python, Uncertainty Modeling, Gas Lift Optimization, Reservoir Engineering
#Uncertainty Quantification#Optimization#Metering
Gas Injector Survival Mar 9, 2022
Survival analysis of gas injectors combined with forecasts to understand system demands
Value Added: Increased resources to repair of gas injectors
Skills: R, Survival Analysis, Statistical Modeling
#Survival Analysis
Uncertainty Quantification in Well Test Metering Jan 15, 2021
Analyzed watercut meter error and explored Bayesian methods to improve production rate estimation and inform metering calibration guidelines
Value Added: Demonstrated impact of metering error, foundation for future models
Skills: Python, Bayesian Methods, Statistical Analysis, Reservoir Engineering
#Data Science#Bayesian Analysis#Field Operations#Statistics
Injector-Producer Allocations Jun 1, 2019
A custom implementation of analytical methods for determining allocation factors between producers and injectors
Value Added: >6 hrs per month
Skills: Python, AWS Athena
#scientific computing
Automated WAG Schedule Optimization Mar 1, 2019
Developed a custom optimizer using genetic algorithm-inspired methodologies to automate water alternating gas (WAG) schedule generation for injector conversions
Value Added: Saved >4 hours per week via an automated pipeline, better facility balancing, and prioritization of high value targets
Skills: Python, Optimization, Reservoir Engineering, Data Engineering
#Optimization#Genetic Algorithms#Reservoir Engineering#Automation