PRABHU POTHAMSETTY

Senior Geophysicist

C/O V.RAMA RAO,G-137

MADHURA NAGAR

HYDERABAD-500038

Mobile No.+91-961*******

+91-880*******

Email: cp021b@r.postjobfree.com

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CAREER OBJECTIVE:

I am seeking a specialist or leadership position commensurate to my skills and abilities focussing on emerging applications of Seismic Data Acquisition,Processing and Interpretation of Hydrocarbon (OIL & GAS) Exploration.

PRESENT STATUS & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Presently working with Madhucon Projects Limited in Oil & Gas division as a Senior Geophysicist -Oil & Gas based in Hyderabad, India. Presently associated with G & G team for scouting Oil & Gas Green fields/ Brown fields in Africa, SE Asia and CIS countries and evaluate Oil & Gas assets.

Identification & Analysis of business opportunities in E&P, Project Management and coordination during licensing rounds, farm-ins, Country analysis and Scouting of extensively Exploration as well as Producing assets in Oil & Gas sector.

8 years of upstream industry experience with an international operating company, with a focus on prospect generation through seismic interpretation, Attribute analysis, Volumetric estimation, Reservoir characterization, Velocity modeling and Depth conversion.Strong geophysical workstation skills, including working in a 3D visualization environment using ProMAX, SMT Kingdom Suite, Petrel,Petrosys and Geographix.

EXPERIENCE DETAILS:

Madhucon Projects Limited, Hyderabad (March 2011-Present):

Job Responsibilities:

• Identification of new Exploration and Production Oil & Gas opportunities in Africa, SE Asia and CIS countries. Analysis, interpretation and evaluation of regional and basin data for new venture opportunities.

• Identify, evaluate and recommend high quality prospective assets through participation in licensing rounds,farm-ins, with detailed assessments of volumetrics and sub-surface risk profile.

• New venture evaluation, including project management as well as hands-on technical contribution for assessment of prospective fairways, plays and their resource potential and risk.

• providing G&G input to prospect generation,evaluation and a strong technical background in new venture evaluations.

• Technical and Economic Evaluation of E&P opportunities in Africa, SE Asia and CIS countries.

• Lead data room reviews of selected assets within agreed themes and areas, as directed by the Top technical personal. Responsibility to coordinate the final presentation and recommendation to management.

• Reporting and presentation as required from time to time.

October 2008 to Feb 2011:

• Worked as an “Exploration Geophysicist” with Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Co.Ltd,Lagos, Nigeria. Worked on Niger Delta basin for their Exploration Blocks OPL-277 and OPL-280.

The major work involved Processing, QC and Interpretation of Seismic data, Attribute analysis, Volumetric estimation, Reservoir characterization, Velocity modeling and Depth conversion. Actively involving in OPL-277 & OPL-280 Field Development Plan.

Job Responsibilities:

• Processing and Quality Control of Seismic data (2D&3D).

• Testing and finalizing the Processing parameters by ProMAX and SeisSpace.

• Planning and Designing Parameters of 2D & 3D Seismic Survey.

• Seismic Interpretation, Prospect Evaluation and Attribute studies using SMT kingdom, Petrel, GeoFrame, IP and Petrosys Software suit.

• Preparation of geological/geophysical maps and well proposals.

• Seismic Attribute Analysis,Velocity Modelling,Depth Conversion, Seismic Inversion and AVO Analysis.

• Reservoir Characterization using Rock Physics and AVO Modeling.

• Loading,QC of well-log data,well-Log correlation,Lithologic prognosis and well proposals.

• Planning and execution of Checkshot data and VSP. Preparation of synthetic seismogram and correction of check shot data.

• Planning and execution of MDT data.

• Working closely with Chief Geophysicists,Geologists and drilling engineers to devise an Optimum well path.

• Integration of Reservoir Engineering data and its implementation in generating field-wide well log correlation and Petrophysical Analysis.

• Plan for future development, and propose new well locations.

• Volumetric analysis of different Reservoir units.

• Familiarity in uncertainty definition, risk and management.

• Actively working on appraisal and Field Development Studies.

March 2007 to Sep 2008:

• Worked as a “Processing and QC Geophysicist” with Samit Spectrum Eit.Pvt.Ltd, Gurgaon, New Delhi,India.

The main work involved Processing,QC and Interpretation of Seismic(2D&3D) data (Marine & Land) with ProMAX,SeisSpace, Kingdom and GeoGraphix,interaction with clients and Preparation of Technical Reports.

Job Responsibilities:

• Processing and Quality Control of Seismic data (2D&3D).

• Testing and finalizing the Processing parameters like Geometry,Deconvolution, Noise Attenuation,Velocity Model Building,DMO,Mute,Time&Depth Migration (Pre-stack & Post stack),DeMultiple (F-K&Radon),Multiple Attenuation using SRME.

• Anisotropic paramter estimation tools.

• Hands-on experience with 3D and 2D Seismic Data Processing(Land and Marine) by ProMAX and SeisSpace. Familiarity with ProManager (ProMAX) and preparing the work flows for submitting batch jobs in queue.

• Interpretation of Seismic data using Kingdom and GeoGraphix.

• Prospect evaluation, mapping and attribute studies using 3D seismic data.

• Processed of 2000 line Kms of ONGC Marine data of Bombay High and Land data of Cambay Basin.

• Interaction with clients, Experience in understanding business process and Preparing the final technical reports.

Experience Details:

Project #1

Title:Offshore Long Offset 2D Seismic data Processing(PSTM),Role:Processing and QC Geophysicist,Tools: ProMAX and SeisSpace;Client: ONGC

Description: The Project involved processing of Offshore Long Offset 2D seismic data. The main purpose of the processing is to obtain accurate image of the sub-basalt sediments for Oil & Gas exploration. The main work involves Processing, QC,test processing for parameters etc. till migration(PSTM). Prepare final reports and interaction with clients.

Project #2

Title: 2D&3D Seismic data Processing at Cambay Basin,Assam (PSDM) Role:Processing and QC Geophysicist,Tools:ProMAX;Client: ONGC

Description:The main objective of the processing of 2D seismic data is to obtain accurate imaging of the sub-surface for exploration. The main work involves Processing, QC,test processing for parameters etc. till depth migration(PSDM).Preparation of technical report and interaction with clients.

Project #3

Title: 2D &3D Marine Seismic data Processing at West Coast of India (Bombay high)and West Bengal(PSTM),Role:Processing and QC Geophysicist,Tools:ProMAX and SeisSpace;Client: ONGC

Description: The main objective of the processing of 2D & 3D seismic data is to obtain accurate imaging of the sub-surface for exploration. The main work involves Processing, QC,test processing for parameters etc. till time migration(PSTM). Prepare final reports and interaction with clients.

Oct 2004 to Feb 2007:

• Worked as a “Processing Geophysicist”with Geomysore Services (India) Pvt.Ltd, Bangalore, India.

The main work involved include Processing,QC and Data Acquisition of Seismic data.

Job Responsibilities:

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• Processing and Quality Control of Seismic data (2D&3D).

• Testing and finalizing the Processing parameters like Geometry,Deconvolution, Noise Attenuation,Velocity Model Building,DMO,Mute,Time&Depth Migration (Pre-stack & Post stack),DeMultiple (F-K&Radon),Multiple Attenuation using SRME.

• Hands-on experience with 3D and 2D Seismic Data Processing by ProMAX.

• Quality Control and Interaction with clients.

• Carried out Seismic, Electromagnetic and Magnetic surveys in different places of India for Oil & Gas Exploration.

• Associated with drilling programme in different places in INDIA with Geomysore Services India Pvt.Ltd.

April 2004 to Sep 2004:

• Worked as a “Geophysicist” with Integrated Geo Instruments & Services (P) Ltd, Hyderabad.The main work involved Processing and Interpretation of Shallow Seismic data.

Job responsibilities:

• Conducting shallow surface seismic survey and interpretation.

• The main purpose of the surveys are to identifying the potential zones of ground water.

• Interpretation of shallow surface seismic 2D data.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

• Seismic data Processing techniques using ProMAX(2D&3D) and Seisspace.

• Seismic data interpretation using GeoGraphix,SMT Kingdom,GeoFrame,Petrel and Petrosys suit.

• Modeling techniques using Maxwell Electromagnetic software package.

• Processing techniques using GEOSOFT Magnetic software.

• Data processing techniques using GEMLINKW software.

SOFTWARE SKILLS:

• Geophysical Software:PROMAX,SEISSPACE, GEOGRAPHIX,KINGDOM, GEOFRAME,PETREL,IP,PETROSYS, GEOSOFT, MAXWELL and GEMLINKW

• Operating System: UNIX, LINUX, MSDOS, and WINDOWS(98/2000/NT/XP)

• Language: BASIC, FORTRAN,PASCAL and C

• Plotter: SURFER, GRAPHER, Autocad and Generic Mapping Tools

• Data Base Management System (DBMS), File Handling, Computer Graphics, Visualisation and Basic Hardware Knowledge.

EDUCATION:

• M.Sc.(Tech) Geophysics (2001–2004), Dept.of Geophysics, Andhra University.

• B.Sc. in Physics Honours(1998–2001) from Nagarjuna University.

Professional Affiliations:

• Global Member of Society of Exploration Geophysicists.

STRENGHTS & PERSONAL INTERESTS:

• Selected for a “Geophysicist” position through Campus selections in Andhra University.

• Excellent technical abilities through background in geophysics, Solid computer skills that include UNIX administration and MS Office applications on windows platform.

• Member of various committees in organizing the Symposia,Seminar,Youth festivals in the University.

• Competitive and innovative with excellent interpersonal skills, versatile, goal oriented, energetic, highly motivated to lead, and humble enough to be lead by logical decisions.

• Hobbies: Playing Cricket and Listening Music.

PERSONAL PROFILE:

Father’s name : Kondaiah.P

Date of Birth : 13th June,1980

Nationality : Indian

Languages Known : English, Hindi & Telugu

Marital status : Male/Married

Passport No. : F4626555

I hereby certify that the above particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date : 25-07-12

Place : Hyderabad, India. (PRABHU POTHAMSETTY)

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