Business Analyst, Product Management, Application Support & Management
Resume:
PATRICK
KRAATZ
Foundation to Oracle Database in
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Azure Data Fundamentals
Python Fundamentals
Azure Cosmos DB and NoSQL
Data Quality Administration
Multiple Petro-technical
applications
Pre-Study CAPM certification
BA Fundamentals
Solaris System Administration
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Hermann, Missouri
Business Analysis
Azure DevOps/Agile
Strategic Consulting
Petro-Technical Data Management
E&P Workflow Analysis
Technology Strategy/E&P
Architecture
Project Management Experience
Application Portfolio Management
Systems Administration
Industry experience in Energy,
Automotive and Aerospace
SKILLS
CONTACT
EDUCATION
PROFILE
EXPERIENCE
CONSULTANT, SUBSURFACE DATA
MANAGEMENT
Wipro Technologies
11/2013 - Present
Business & Product Analysis: Delivered data analysis, stakeholder engagement, testing, and validation for BP’s Azure- based production modeling systems using SQL and Databricks. Managed Agile/Scrum workflows via Azure DevOps (ADO), supporting geoscience platforms (Petrel/Studio) and subsurface applications.
Cloud & Infrastructure Optimization: Led server cost-reduction initiatives across cloud environments; coordinated patching communications and ensured compliance with BP's change/release processes. Supported mission-critical OpenVMS systems for downstream refining applications.
Application & Portfolio Management: Established processes for Evergreening and portfolio rationalization, aligning technical upgrades with BP standards and stakeholder priorities.
Data & Workflow Consulting: Architected subsurface data workflows and optimized data quality practices through client-focused consulting engagements. Supported multi-site Petris Winds Enterprise deployments for well data management Strategic Engagements.
Drove business development initiatives in subsurface application strategy; collaborated across teams for due diligence and requirements discovery. With over 4 decades in the Oil and Gas industry, I bring comprehensive expertise across upstream/downstream operations, pipeline and compressor design, systems administration, and technical support and technical support management. My background includes some project management and hands-on work with UNIX, LINUX, Windows, and OpenVMS platforms, supporting seismic and well data systems and leading technical teams through full product lifecycles. Recently, I've focused on strategic consulting and cloud-based data initiatives, conducting business and workflow analyses, gathering stakeholder requirements, and serving as an analyst on Azure-based data modeling efforts—all while collaborating across teams to deliver high-impact solutions.
Senior Consultant
Halliburton
01/2013 - 10/2013
CADD Specialist
Panhandle Eastern Corporation
05/1978 - 09/1994
Senior Consultant
Petris Technologies
01/2009 - 12/2012
Manager Pre-Sales Support
ZEH Software INC.
10/1994 - 12/2008
Compressor Station Design and Drafting. Systems Administration on UNIX, Windows and VAX VMS systems. User and application technical support and technical support management. Details upon request. Data Management Consulting & Software Integration: Installed, configured, and integrated software for data quality, well data, and seismic data management. Conducted client interviews, business analysis, and workflow optimization to architect company-wide data solutions. Collaborated with QA and product teams on pre-release testing and integration to refine usability and functionality. Integrated Petris software with Landmark OpenWorks and other third-party platforms to enhance interoperability. Developed and maintained software components for data visualization in oil and gas environments. Provided technical support, training, and documentation for customized client implementations.
Technical Consulting & Product Integration: Partnered with account managers to deliver pre-sales demonstrations and oversee full-scale client integration. Led client evaluations and pilots for seismic data management and hardcopy output solutions, including detailed workflow documentation. Conducted software testing to identify defects and optimize usability before release. Integrated ZEH applications with third-party systems to ensure seamless data exchange. Enhanced geoscience and engineering tools for improved operational efficiency. Provided technical consulting and troubleshooting across manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace industries. Spearheaded output management implementations for major U.S. aerospace and automotive clients. Advised on hardware/software purchases to support seismic data workflows and output management systems. Directed a technical support team overseeing installations, training, and client onboarding. Managed hiring, employee evaluations, and goal planning for support staff. Delivered hands-on support, integration, and training for ZEH application suite across diverse client environments.
Well Data Management & Technical Support: Consultant and support lead for installation, configuration, and integration of Halliburton’s Petris PWE Well Data Management software. Guided clients in loading and validating well data and metadata for quality assurance. Served as sole on-site PWE support at BP Houston, providing remote assistance to Alaska and Calgary installations
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