Summary
Experience in oil and gas exploration; drilling operations and sales since 2012. Strong strategic planning and project management abilities. Proven capability in working in a team environment and leading teams. Excellent research, writing and presentation skills.
Education
Masters in Petroleum Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 2015-2016
Bachelor in Petroleum Engineering, The British University in Egypt, Cairo, GPA 3.9 (out of 4.0) 2007-2012
Certificate in Petroleum Engineering, Loughborough University - Leicestershire, UK, GPA 3.91 2007-2010
Professional Experience
Sales Engineer – Long Fence and Home April 2015 – August 2015
Washington D.C. / Maryland / Virginia
Conduct presentation to potential customers
Capture the measurements for project and estimate prices
Complete job contracts and handle all contract parts and signatures
Established $100,000 sales in first month only
Super Star title in sales
Field Engineer – Baker Hughes August 2013 - April 2015
Cairo, Egypt / Dubai, UAE
Conducted field engineer functions in pressure pumping product line responsible for Hydraulic Frac, Cement, Acidizing, Coiled Tubing, and Offshore Simulation services
Contributed technical expertise for several tenders (i.e. bids), including substantial Gupco/BP tender
Conducted sales presentations to potential customers
Completed job planning, including lab work and software-based calculations
Supervised jobs on offshore and onshore rigs in a team environment
Managed multiple customer relationships
Completed jobs with an average post-job rating of excellent
Completed the Baker Hughes “Field Engineering Academy” multi-course program in 2014
Instructor/Tutor – The British University in Egypt July 2012 - August 2013
Cairo, Egypt
Assisted professors with oil and gas industry research
Prepared course materials for geophysics and drilling (syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts)
Instructed undergraduates in Reservoir Engineering, Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), Computer Applications, Geophysics and Exploration, Drilling Fluids and Rocks
Completed research in casing while drilling methods that reduce drilling costs
Developed collaborations with businesses that resulted in student internships and employment and secured several scholarships
Received student instructional ratings of “Excellent”
Served as Instructor/Tutor in addition to working with Petroleum Geo-Services (noted below)
Geophysicist Engineer – Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) June 2012 - August 2013
Cairo, Egypt/ International projects
Prepared notes, sketches, geological maps and cross-sections
Reviewed reports and prepare data for geological and geophysical prospecting
Conducted feasibility studies (interviews, research) for prospecting
Assembled, maintained and distributed information for library and record systems
Processed and managed geological data
Corrected seismic map errors and hashes
Recommended reservoir areas to customers
Gained in-depth knowledge of Gulf of Mexico area from two remote seismic map processing projects
Completed the PGS “Marine Seismic Data Processing” program in 2013
Abanob’s Jewelry Store
Cairo, Egypt/ Owner March 2007 - May 2013
Founded a retail business and increased from $20,000 in 2007 to $150,000 in 2013
Managed all financials
Established supplier network and product line
Developed and implemented marketing and sales plans
Hired, trained and supervised all employees
From June 2012-May 2013, operated this store in addition to working with Petroleum Geo-Services and
The British University in Egypt (noted above)
Training
Trained at Halliburton July 2011
Trained at Shell Egypt August 2010
trained at British gas Egypt August 2010
trained at British Petroleum Egypt July 2009
Certifications and Exams
Project Management Professional Certificate, Project Management Institute (PMI) January 2015
Petroleum Engineering Certification, Society of Petroleum Engineers December 2014
International Well Control Forum Exam, IWCF Drilling Calculation Programme November 2014
Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, National Council of Examiners for Engineering October 2014
Well Control Course, International Petroleum Center-UAE, February 2014
Certificate of Arbitration Engineering and Oil Contracts, Geneva Center for International December 2013
Mini MBA in Oil and Gas Industry, Coursera May 2013
Seven habits for the Most Successful People, Steven Covey organization April 2013
Honors and Awards
Outstanding Engineering Award, Khamis Charity Organization, Received full tuition toward Master’s
at any university in Egypt and monetary awards July 2012
The British University of Egypt Full Scholarship, Full scholarship based on IGCSE grades September 2007
Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award International rankings 2nd in Accounting, 10th in Economics,
12th in Calculus July 2007
Community and Volunteer Work
Chairperson, Energy4me Committee in SPE-YP 2013-2014
Student Union, The British University in Egypt 2010-2011
Chairperson, Human Resources Committee, British Council, Egypt 2008-2009
Marketing Committee, The British Council-Egypt 2007-2008
Rotary Club 2007-2014
Soft Skills Courses
“Practitioner Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)” pre-master course May 2013
Leadership Diploma (two-year course), Academy of Leeds-UK December 2013
“How to be a Brilliant Presenter,” Petroleum Geo-services (PGS) February 2013