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MOHAMMED A. KIDWAI

** ****** ****** ******** ****, Texas 77459

832-***-**** ******@*****.***

GEOSCIENTIST GEOPHYSICIST MANAGER

Accomplished senior professional in geoscience and geophysics with more than 25 years of experience providing exceptional leadership over integrated geophysical survey and data interpretation for the oil and gas industry. Proven international business experience in Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Excellent project manager and strategist guiding full-life cycle project delivery. Skilled at managing service delivery and project oversight for magnetic and gravity surveys. Excellent talent for integration of seismic and subsurface well data. Strong team leader providing the mentorship, guidance, and best practices needed to succeed; adept at guiding geophysicists and geologists in the field.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Geophysical Analysis Project Management Client Relationship Management

Integrated Interpretation, Multi-Physics & Geological Data Team Building & Leadership Magnetic & Gravity Survey

Interpretation Data Acquisition, Processing & Interpretation Business Planning Quality Control

Organizational Management Stakeholder Engagement Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis Hydrocarbon Exploration

Basin & Well Analysis On-Site / Field Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

K2 GEOSOLUTIONS LLC, Missouri City, Texas 2004-Present

Consulting firm offering geoscience services and survey management capabilities.

President & Geoscientist

Founded and currently manage a highly successful firm focused on integrated interpretation of multi-physics data including design and acquisition of magnetic and gravity surveys. Coordinate engagements to provide gravity and magnetic data processing and quality control services – including integration of seismic and subsurface well data with gravity and magnetic data. Spearhead business operations, including new business development, revenue planning, and strategic business planning.

Selected Achievements:

Guided clients in gaining a deeper understanding of basin structure and seismic program layout through skillful analysis of airborne offshore and onshore geophysical surveys at international sites.

Seamlessly led and managed client engagements to deliver above and beyond expectations.

NEOS, Houston, Texas 2012-2017

National resource exploration company partnering with governments, energy ministries, and exploration companies to pursue oil, gas, and mineral interests.

Principal Geoscientist / Subject Matter Expert

Led domestic and international projects, providing integration of gravity and magnetic data with seismic, well, geologic, geochemical, and additional image interpretation techniques in support of hydrocarbon exploration – including data quality control, qualitative and quantitative interpretation, and 2D and 3D potential field modeling. Collaborated across cross-functional teams and specialist groups on evaluations and high-quality interpretations.

Selected Achievements:

Ensured the utmost quality in all analysis and interpretation services, driving a clear focus on quality control and integration of relevant geoscience data from contributing subject matter experts.

Provided unparalleled nuance into interpretations by applying regional understanding of the definition and risk of basins and plays.

Took an instrumental role in opportunity risking and development of economic cases for new acreage capture.

Delivered training for government officials and company clients.

Successfully handled interpretation of several international projects.

SYLVAN ENERGY LLC, Houston, Texas 2008-2012

Oil exploration company with operations in Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and Texas.

Manager, Potential Field Geophysics

As part of a long-term contract, managed design, acquisition, and processing of gravity and magnetic surveys. Provided expert insight and recommendations on data acquisition & planning. Provided critical support to diverse teams.

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SYLVAN ENERGY LLC, continued:

Selected Achievements:

Acted as resource, subject matter expert, and support to multiple teams on integrated interpretation of multiple domestic U.S. onshore projects in the Appalachian Basin, Michigan Basin, and Gulf Coast.

Addressed and resolved salt and reef modeling problems through strategic integration of seismic and subsurface well data with gravity and magnetic data.

GETECH, Houston, Texas 2004-2008

Provider of geophysical services.

Vice President, U.S. Operations / Geoscientist

Governed all aspects of U.S. operations for gravity and magnetic data processing and integrated interpretation. Shaped long-term and short-term sales plans, business plans, new business development strategies, revenue generation plans, and processes.

Selected Achievements:

Drove a 60% boost in sale of gravity and magnetic data and integration services via client relationship building and value presentations.

ADDITIONAL ROLES

Vice President – Middle East & North Africa Operations, LMK Resources (A Halliburton Company), Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2001-2003): Directed business development activities, shaping revenue growth and business planning to deliver 70% business growth in the region. Oversaw geological and geophysical application support and online consulting for regional landmark users. Maintained service quality. Supervised, trained, and mentored a team of over 30 consultants. Nurtured customer relationships.

Geophysical Analyst / Manager, Geophysical Projects, Carson Services (1987-2001): Orchestrated global airborne geophysical acquisition, quality control, processing, and interpretation. Partnered with field professionals and processors on gravity and magnetic survey acquisition and processing. Handled interpretation of airborne gravity and magnetic surveys linked with global seismic and geological data via inverse and forward modeling. Transitioned team focus to integrated client-oriented approach.

Additional roles include Project Manager for Carson Aerogravity. Details on request.

FORMAL EDUCATION

Master of Science in Geology

Thesis: Graptolite Reflectance as an indicator of thermal maturation

Oklahoma State University – Stillwater, Oklahoma

Master of Science in Geology

Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Geology

University of Karachi – Karachi, Pakistan

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ARCGIS – Application of Geosciences Data Integration

SMT – Seismic Data Integration & Interpretation Using SMT Workstations

GEOSOFT – Gravity & Magnetic Data Interpretation Using GEOSOFT

CSEM: Reducing Uncertainty for E&P Workflows by Integrating Seismic & Nonseismic Data – Schlumberger

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)

Member, Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG)

Member, Houston Geologic Society (HGS)

Member, Geophysical Society of Houston (GSH)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

VAX UNIX CPS-3 Geosoft Oasis Montage GMSYS 3D ZMap Stratworks

Geographix ArcGIS ArcMAp SURFER SMT Kingdom Suite

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