GEOPHYSICIST

Lakehurst Rd 915-***-****

El Paso, TX ***** acon4e@r.postjobfree.com

Ibrahim Cerda

Objective Solutions-oriented geophysicist with notable success in identifyig, evaluating

and documenting complex geological settings. Bilingual (English-Spanish) with

hands-on experience in project lifecycle management ensuring the streamlined

operations of client projects through scope and objective development.

Education The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) El Paso, TX

Master of Science, Geophysics.

Degree Awarded, Dec. 2012

Bachelor of Science, Geology.

Degree Awarded, May 2010. Field Camp: Death Valley National Park.

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering.

Degree Awarded, July 2004

Work

Experienc SIGMA Integrated Reservoir Solutions Inc.

e Denver, CO

Geophysicist

March 2013 - Feb 2014

Imaging, analysis and interpretation of seismic data to meet hydraulic fracture

stimulation and monitoring (Seismic Reservoir Characterization). Velocity model

building utilizing tomography applications. Digital Signal Processing and

analysis of VSP and continuously recorded seismic trace data. AVO analysis.

Finite-Difference acoustic wave analysis and modeling (2-D & 3-D). Use of

in-house software, methods and techniques to improve detection, location,

azimuths, geometries and mapping of single and multilevel receiver arrays. 3-D

imaging of the reservoir(s) of microseismic event results for a complete

understanding of the effects of well completions. Worked closely with software

developers and reservoir engineers (R&D) to develop new and effective software,

methodology/techniques to improve and QA/QC MSI workflows.

Empirica Surface Logging

Midland, TX

Geologist

June 2012 - Oct. 2012

Permian Basin well logging. Hydrocarbons position with respect to depth.

Monitor, detection and record of natural gases. Log correlation. Formation

evaluation. Structural/Isopach mapping. Identified and gathered lithology and

fluid content in borehole. Analyzed drilling data (SPM, SPP, Lag time, Lag

strokes) during kick circulations. Prepare Gas Ratio plot. Final well

interpretation, geological reports and evaluations regarding Sedimentology,

Geochemistry, Structural Geology, Petrophysics, Petrology. Collection,

examination and interpretation of rock cuttings.

Geology Department (UTEP)

El Paso, TX

Research Geophysicist

Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2012

Digital Signal Processing of seismic records to establish microseismic events.

Seismic attributes, interpretation and modeling (2-D and 3-D) to visualize and

interpret velocities models. Correlation of field stresses using well to seismic

tie and logs records.

Reprocessing parameters identifying mischaracterization of errors. In charge of

collecting first break picking points from data sets identified first wave

arrivals for seismic imaging and mapping using 2-D and 3-D modeling. Identified,

processed and tested velocity tables, density, anisotropy, and/or attenuation

models. Identified and characterized geological settings. Use of probabilistic

packages for correlation of results. Creation of C-Shell encrypting for data

processing.

KFOX Television

El Paso, TX

Broadcast Engineer

June 2007 - July 2009

Ensure availability of technical systems and infrastructure providing 24/7

television broadcast. Transition between Analog and Digital TV. Audio/Video

design and implementation. Maintenance of broadcast transmission, implementation

and operation. Operation and maintenance of Signal Distribution and data

conversion equipment, Talkback (Mix Minus)/IFB Systems, Vision/Audio Mixers.

Performed required FCC monitoring and documentation. Support of Satellite based

broadcasting systems.

Foxconn Technology Group

Cd. Juarez, MX

Product Engineer

Jan. 2006 - Sept. 2006

New product introduction specialist for HP and LENOVO laptop PC's. New SKU

validations to be built at production lines. Main contact and liaison with HP

headquarters between HP Engineering department and production. Represented

department during product development from conception to completion. Network

with in site-engineers to improve assembly processes. Tracking failures to

developed corrective action plans. Implemented new processes improvements

development of assembly flows. BOM design. Follow-up of engineering changes

(ECN's).

Honors Best Poster Award, 1st Place Geophysics, AAPG/SEG Spring Break Student Expo,

Norman, OK, 2012

Imperial Barrel Competition. 2011. AAPG UTEP Chapter, Southwest Section. United

States

Skills Languages: Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Software Advance user of UNIX/LINUX, Microsoft Windows. Mac OS, Landmark PROMAX, Matlab,

Skills R (Statistical Computing), Log Plotter (MasterLog). SOD, SAC, ANTELOPE

Familiar with SMT KINGDOM, ENVI, Oasis Montaj, Python, C++, AutoCAD, Visual

Basic, LabView, SimuLink, Orcad/PSpice, Assembly language, SAP, Lotus Notes,

Visio, Agile.

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