Petroleum Engineering Data Analytics

ADJEI-AMPAH, Collins

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I am a results-driven Petroleum Engineer with a Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering and over four years of experience in both industry and research work related to reservoir simulation, drilling optimization, production analytics, surfactant chemical formulations, and oil recovery. I am academically distinguished with a GPA of 4.0/4.0 and well-equipped with software suites like Eclipse, Prosper, Petrel, and others. Adept at leveraging Python, Jupyter notebook-based data analytics to help in accurate predictions of petroleum engineering and streamline processes. My strong technical foundation is complemented by proven leadership and a data-driven mindset, critical innovations, goal-oriented, quick adaptation, and proactiveness, making me well- equipped to take on dynamic internships, junior, and entry-level roles that demand creative problem-solving and practical contributions to industrial challenges.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering

University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

August 2024 – Present

GPA: 4.0

Graduation date: May 2026

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering (First Class Honours) Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana August 2018 – September 2022

CWA: 73.25

WORK EXPERIENCE

Facilities and Operation Engineer Undergraduate Trainee – Ghana Gas Ghana November 2022 – 2023

• Operated as a pivotal member of the field operations team, overseeing and optimizing pipeline system designs and instrumentation applications.

• Supervised technical staff while integrating real-time diagnostic data to ensure process safety and efficiency.

• Generated pipeline pressure gauge reports and analyzed operational findings to drive incremental design improvements and process optimizations.

Industrial Facilities Engineering Intern – Kumasi Bulk Oil Storage and Transport (BOST) Ghana July 2019 – September 2019

• Collaborated within the facility operating team, meticulously inspecting transport channels and pressure gauges to uphold stringent operational standards.

• Prepared comprehensive pipeline and storage tank performance reports to support engineering analyses.

• Actively participated in offloading operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards through detailed inspections.

Oil Well Simulation & Modeling Engineer – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana KNUST, Ghana March 2022 – April 2022

• Led a team using Eclipse simulation software to model an oil reservoir with active wells, conducting history matching and production forecasting. This optimized reservoir development strategy improves predictive accuracy for future extraction and enhances decision-making in field operations.

• Evaluated well performance through Inflow Performance Relationship (IPR) and Tubing Performance Relationship analysis, identifying bottlenecks and optimizing well productivity. This resulted in refined production strategies that increased efficiency and maximized recovery rates.

• Estimated Absolute Oil Flow (AOF) to determine optimal operational parameters and production efficiency. This allowed for precise adjustments in well operations, reducing inefficiencies and enhancing output sustainability for long- term reservoir performance.

Volunteer – Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), KNUST Chapter Ghana January 2024 – June 2024

• Provided technical tutoring to undergraduates, enhancing their understanding of core petroleum engineering principles.

• Played a central role in organizing technical seminars, workshops, and educational outreach initiatives to foster industry knowledge.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & TOOLS

Field/Industry Operations - Pipeline Pressure Gauge Reporting, Offloading Operations, HSSE Simulation and Modeling - Eclipse Reservoir Simulator, Prosper, MATLAB Data Analytics - Python for Data Analysis (Data Science, AI, and Development) Analytical Techniques - FTIR, Rheological Analysis, Particle Size Analysis, Uniaxial Testing Software Expertise - Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS

Well Testing and PVT Analysis, Pressure Transient Analysis, Material Balance, Decline Curve Analysis, Reservoir Stimulation and simulation.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES

• Oil and Gas Operation and Markets – Duke University (2022)

• Natural Gas – Buffalo University (2023)

• Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes – University of Pennsylvania (2023)

• Safety in the Utility Industry – University of Buffalo (2023)

• Lean Six Sigma White Belt (2023)

• Python for Data Science, AI & Development – IBM (2023) RELEVANT COURSES

Introduction to Reservoir Engineering, Data Analytics, Production Engineering, Drilling Engineering, Strength of Materials, Well Test and Completion, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Natural Gas Engineering, Health, Safety, Security, and Environment.

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RESEARCH & PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Graduate Research Assistant – University of Oklahoma Norman, OK August 2024 – Present

• Developing advanced chemical microemulsion formulations and viscoelastic surfactant solutions to enhance oil recovery efficiency and prevent reservoir formation damage.

• Conducting rigorous rheological testing, measuring viscosity and viscoelasticity under varying temperatures and shear stress, optimizing fluid properties, and for cost optimization for the formulations.

• Quantitatively evaluating interfacial tension between formulated surfactants and crude oil to facilitate improved oil mobilization.

Undergraduate Research – Enhanced Cementing with Ghanaian Clays KNUST, Ghana January 2022 – August 2022

• Executed FTIR-based dehydroxylation analyses and particle size examinations on clays for potential use as supplementary cementitious materials in oil well cementing.

• Performed uniaxial compressive strength tests on cured cement mixes to validate mechanical performance improvements.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) – University of Oklahoma Chapter

• Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Chapter HONORS AND AWARDS

• Ghana Secretariat Scholarship Award (2020 – 2022)

• Overall Best Science Student – Adisadel College (First Year: 2016, Second Year: 2017, Third Year: 2018)

• Best Biology Student – Adisadel College (2018)

• Best in Social Studies – Adisadel College (2017) REFERENCES

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