Technical director project management product development

Derek Vaughn

M: 281-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/derekevaughn

**** ***** **** **. • Fulshear, TX 77441 *****************@*****.*** PROJECT MANAGEMENT ~ PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Accomplished, results driven chemist with 17 years of experience in product development, project management, completions, and oilfield production chemicals. Successful in bringing many new products to the marketplace, generating millions of dollars in sales. Adept in guiding projects from conception to commercialization in a timely manner using fundamental scientific principles while adhering to safety standards. Proven ability to handle multiple projects at once to deliver clear solutions to complex technical challenges. Highly effective technical liaison between sales group and customers.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Surfactant chemistry, with emphasis on enhanced hydrocarbon production and water recovery ~ wettability alteration ~ spontaneous and forced imbibition ~ phase behavior modeling, contact angle, surface and interfacial tensiometry ~ utilization of HLD:NAC theory for EOR and water recovery applications; Oilfield polymer characterization and application ~ fracturing fluid chemistry and design ~ water quality assessment, determination of scaling potential, and best use recommendations ~ production chemicals ~ H2S chemistry ~ paraffin and asphaltene chemistry ~ crude oil analysis and characterization ~ polymer synthesis and characterization;

Synthetic chemistry ~ wet chemistry ~ formulations ~ instrumental & chemical analysis ~ FTIR, GC, UV-Vis, ICP, DSC, TGA ~ pendant drop and spinning drop tensiometry ~ viscometry/rheology ~ scale prediction software ~ superior data organization, presentation, and technical writing skills. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BPS Oil & Gas 03/2020 – current

Technical Director Southlake/Argyle, TX

• Prepared and delivered technical presentations to prospective customers promoting a cutting-edge technology in a challenging market environment.

• Managed several field trials of an enhanced MEA triazine-based H2S scavenger with a major oil and gas producer.

• Developed protocols for carrying out field trials with operators and service companies to accurately assess product performance.

• Identified products for development and worked with technical group to establish test protocols and performance expectations within a stage and gate procedural framework.

• Lead several projects with 3rd party laboratories to validate novel technology; interpreted and presented results internally to technical and C-suite groups.

Apex Resources 10/2017 – 03/2020

R&D Manager Katy, TX

• Supervised one laboratory technician in the design, testing, and manufacture of products for well stimulation.

• Developed product line of suspension-based friction reducers for use in fresh water, brine, and produced waters to meet growing industry demand.

• Filed patent on low-viscosity friction reducer with very high elasticity and proppant carrying capacity.

• Initiated and managed pre-frac and post-frac testing programs for E&P customers. PfP Industries 08/2015 – 10/2017

Sr. Chemist Katy, TX

• Created, tested, and maintained a complete line of production, stimulation, and acidizing chemicals consisting of approximately 30 products in 10 different product lines.

• Patented a line of flowback additives that are non-flammable and environmentally friendly.

• Worked on multiple frac jobs applying solid-phase scale inhibitor for multi-pad trial.

• Developed SOPs for lab test procedures, and prepared supporting documentation for all products, including safety data sheets, technical data sheets, blend sheets, and more.

• Mentored lab technicians; oversaw and approved daily activities and test results. Fritz Industries 09/2014 – 3/2015

Sr. Research Chemist Mesquite, TX

• Developed patentable, solid paraffin inhibitor formulation, as well as a process for large scale production.

• Discovered several novel metal-ligand complexes that eliminate the need for traditional amine-based delay agents for zirconium crosslinkers.

• Developed several zirconium, aluminum, boron, and dual metal crosslinkers containing novel metal-ligand complexes. CESI (Flotek Industries)/FC PRO 09/2011 – 09/2014

Chemist/Product Development Chemist The Woodlands, TX

• Commercialized multiple products that address specific production challenges faced by customers, including paraffin and asphaltene dispersion/inhibition, acidizing emulsification/demulsification, crude oil pour point reduction, and soil remediation.

• Began work on a patentable, environmentally friendly paraffin inhibitor made from the polymerization of plant-based oils.

• Patent received on a well acidizing composition containing both emulsifying and demulsifying surfactants. EDUCATION

Texas A&M University 09/1997 – 12/2001

Chemistry, B.Sc. College Station, TX

PATENTS & PUBLICATIONS

• Patent no. US 10,494,564B2: Microemulsion flowback recovery compositions and methods for making and using same. Issued Dec 3, 2019.

• Patent no.: US 9,505,970B2: Methods and compositions for use in oil and/or gas wells. Issued Nov 29, 2016.

• Patent no.: US 7,879,771: Non-flammable, non-aqueous group IVB metal alkoxide crosslinkers and fracturing fluid compositions incorporating same. Issued Feb 1, 2011.

• Application no. US 15/800424: Compositions and methods for stabilizing water sensitive clays and migrating fines in subterranean formations. Published May 3, 2018.

• Patent pending: Hydrogen sulfide scavenging compositions with supramolecular structures and methods of use. Filed August 7, 2020.

• Berlinguette, C.P., Vaughn, D., Cañada-Vilalta, C., Galan-Mascaros, J.R.. (2003). A Trigonal Bipyramidal Cyanide Cluster with Single-Molecule-Magnet Behavior: Synthesis, Structure, and Magnetic Properties of

{[MnII(tmphen)2]3[MnIII(CN)6]2}. Angewandte chemie, 42, 1040-1049.

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