Alexander Medina Extended Resume (CV-Jan2016)
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Alexander J. Medina Petroleum Exploration & Reservoir Geophysicist Master in Sciences, Geophysics, Stanford University Calle B, Res. Miraflores, Apt. 401, Urb. La Boyera, El Hatillo, Edo. Miranda Caracas, 1080. Venezuela +(1) 305 306 1525 Email: [email protected] Gmail: [email protected] & Skype: alexjmedina I am a professional geophysicist, geoscientist and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience working in different phases of exploration, delineation and development projects in Venezuela, Mexico, Colombia, USA, Suriname and Trinidad. Has worked onshore and offshore areas for oil operators and consulting companies. I have a special interest in the exploration and production of hydrocarbons, the study of energy policy and energy market issues. Currently merging my technical skills with business development management tasks, implementing marketing and leadership skills, developed through courses and personal experience, in the petroleum industry. Technical experience includes Prospect Interpretation and Evaluation, as well as Seismic Data Processing QC of Colombia onshore areas, Technical Assessment of G&G technical aspects of Field Development Plan of Mature Fields in Ecuador, Suriname and Velocity model building for map depth conversion in Cantarell PEMEX area. Effective communication skills in English and Spanish. Diverse background, including particular emphasis on integrated geophysical interpretation of seismic data, using well log information to produce derivative products that can be related to litho-facies and pseudo properties identification from well to seismic integration. Experienced in AVO, seismic Inversion and Spectral Decomposition. Good knowledge in the use of interpretation and visualization software like The Kingdom Suite, Seiswork2D/3D, Geoprobe and OpendTect. Extensive experience working with multidisciplinary teams on field studies, prospect screening, delineation and development projects. Geographic areas worked include: offshore gas exploration, delineation and development project in the Plataforma Deltana area located south-east of Trinidad and Tobago - offshore Venezuela; exploration projects in Foothill areas in eastern Venezuela and also on the transition zone of the eastern Venezuelan basin; offshore gas exploration project in Moruy Block and Urumaco Block in Gulf of Venezuela; exploration, delineation and development project in Moriche Field, Rubiales Field and Cubiro Field in Los Llanos Basin Colombia, G&G Prospect Evaluation in La Maye Block, Prospect Interpretation and Identification in VSM32 Block, Seismic Processing Data QC for several E&P block in Colombian Basin, CPE-6, CPO- 12, CPO-1, CPO-14, CR-1, SSJN3, SSJN7, Abanico, Talora, VSM3 and Buganville. Technical Assessment of G&G technical aspects of Field Development Plan, Production Optimization and Implementation of Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods of Mature Fields: Shushufindi, Auca, Cuyabeno and Libertador of EP PETROECUADOR, Ecuador. Specialties: Petroleum Business Development Strategies, Negotiation, Marketing and Sales in Oil and Gas Exploration, Delineation, Development and Production Projects, Seismic Acquisition, Processing and Interpretation, Prospect Generation, Evaluation and Risking activities.
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Alexander J. Medina Petroleum Exploration & Reservoir Geophysicist
Master in Sciences, Geophysics, Stanford University Calle B, Res. Miraflores, Apt. 401, Urb. La Boyera,
El Hatillo, Edo. Miranda Caracas, 1080. Venezuela
+(1) 305 306 1525 Email: [email protected]
Gmail: [email protected] & Skype: alexjmedina
I am a professional geophysicist, geoscientist and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience working in different phases of exploration, delineation and development projects in Venezuela, Mexico, Colombia, USA, Suriname and Trinidad. Has worked onshore and offshore areas for oil operators and consulting companies. I have a special interest in the exploration and production of hydrocarbons, the study of energy policy and energy market issues. Currently merging my technical skills with business development management tasks, implementing marketing and leadership skills, developed through courses and personal experience, in the petroleum industry. Technical experience includes Prospect Interpretation and Evaluation, as well as Seismic Data Processing QC of Colombia onshore areas, Technical Assessment of G&G technical aspects of Field Development Plan of Mature Fields in Ecuador, Suriname and Velocity model building for map depth conversion in Cantarell PEMEX area. Effective communication skills in English and Spanish. Diverse background, including particular emphasis on integrated geophysical interpretation of seismic data, using well log information to produce derivative products that can be related to litho-facies and pseudo properties identification from well to seismic integration. Experienced in AVO, seismic Inversion and Spectral Decomposition. Good knowledge in the use of interpretation and visualization software like The Kingdom Suite, Seiswork2D/3D, Geoprobe and OpendTect. Extensive experience working with multidisciplinary teams on field studies, prospect screening, delineation and development projects. Geographic areas worked include: offshore gas exploration, delineation and development project in the Plataforma Deltana area located south-east of Trinidad and Tobago - offshore Venezuela; exploration projects in Foothill areas in eastern Venezuela and also on the transition zone of the eastern Venezuelan basin; offshore gas exploration project in Moruy Block and Urumaco Block in Gulf of Venezuela; exploration, delineation and development project in Moriche Field, Rubiales Field and Cubiro Field in Los Llanos Basin Colombia, G&G Prospect Evaluation in La Maye Block, Prospect Interpretation and Identification in VSM32 Block, Seismic Processing Data QC for several E&P block in Colombian Basin, CPE-6, CPO-12, CPO-1, CPO-14, CR-1, SSJN3, SSJN7, Abanico, Talora, VSM3 and Buganville. Technical Assessment of G&G technical aspects of Field Development Plan, Production Optimization and Implementation of Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods of Mature Fields: Shushufindi, Auca, Cuyabeno and Libertador of EP PETROECUADOR, Ecuador. Specialties: Petroleum Business Development Strategies, Negotiation, Marketing and Sales in Oil and Gas Exploration, Delineation, Development and Production Projects, Seismic Acquisition, Processing and Interpretation, Prospect Generation, Evaluation and Risking activities.
Professional Experience: 2014- Today Geoscience Business Development Advisor for Lumina
Asesoría, Mercadeo y Seguimiento al Proyecto de Caracterización Sísmica 3D de alta resolución. 366 km2. Bloque CPE-6, cuenca Los Llanos y doce pozos del bloque, para Pacific Rubiales Energy Colombia.
Asesoría, Mercadeo y Seguimiento al Servicios de Procesamiento e Interpretación de 68Km2 de Sísmica 3D DEL BLOQUE LLA-71 DEPARTAMENTO DEL CASANARE, MUNICIPIO MANI, para GeoTechnologyLA Colombia.
2011- 2013 Senior Exploration and Reservoir Geophysical Consultant for Lumina
Suriname Staatsolie Heavy Oil Fields: Seismic Interpretation and Reservoir Characterization for Heavy Oil Sands in the Tambaredjo Oil Field.
Technical Tender Preparation for PetroEcuador, Quito, Ecuador. "SERVICIO DE DISEÑO, REGISTRO, PROCESAMIENTO E INTERPRETACIÓN DE 625 KM2 DE SÍSMICA MARINA 3D CON CABLE DE FONDO EN AGUAS SOMERAS Y ZONA DE TRANSICIÓN, EN EL BLOQUE 6 AMISTAD".
Mexico, Cantarell Asset. Velocity model building at KAMBESAH, IXTOC and KUTZ fields
QUITO, ECUADOR: Technical Consulting Services For The Technical Assessment And Negotiation With The Companies Selected By Direct Awarding For The Development With Implementation Of Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods of Mature Fields: Auca, Shushufindi, Cuyabeno And Libertador of EP PETROECUADOR
2006- 2011 Integrated Geosciences Service- (IGS) Caracas, Venezuela – Project Leader and Senior Geophysical Consultant
Technical Project Leader for IGS-SC projects and Senior Exploration and Reservoir Geophysics Consultant.
2009-2010 Pacific Rubiales Energy, Bogota, Colombia – Geophysical Consultant for Exploration and Development Projects
Seismic Processing and Reservoir Characterization project supervisor and consultant 2005- 2005 Independent Geophysical Consultant – Plataforma Deltana Project Incostas-Gardline-Statoil.
Geophysical processing and seismic interpretation, Block 4, Plataforma Deltana area (Cazón) – Offshore Venezuelan. Gardline/Statoil. Estado Delta Amacuro, Venezuela
2004- 2004 Independent Geophysical Consultant – Project Proposal for ChevronTexaco
Proposal Preparation for Northern Offshore Venezuela Hydrocarbon Potential Assessment Study as a team member of Suelopetrol offer.
2000–2003 PDVSA Caracas, Venezuela: Reservoir Geophysicist
Offshore Reservoir Delineation and Development Projects, Plataforma Deltana Project.
Reservoir Delineation and Development Projects, Exploration Management Unit. 1998–2000 Stanford University, California, USA: Research Student (Master Program) 1995–1998 PDVSA Caracas, Venezuela: Seismic Processing Geophysicist
Seismic Processing and Depth Imaging Projects, Exploration Management Unit.
Seismic Acquisition surveys supervisor.
Education 1998–2000 Stanford University Stanford, CA
Master in Science, Geophysics. Advisor: Gary Mavko. Research Topic: Rock Physics for Reservoir Characterization and Monitoring of Compacting Reservoirs, 2000.
1989–1994 Simon Bolivar University Caracas, Venezuela
B.Sc., Geophysics Engineering, Universidad Simon Bolivar. Thesis Topic: Seismic Imaging in Geologically Complex Areas, 1995.
Awards Universidad Simon Bolivar – Thesis honor mention, 1995. The award is given to students
showing outstanding achievement in his undergraduate research project.
LAGOVEN National Scholarship – Universidad Simon Bolivar, 1991-1995
Professional memberships
Society of Venezuelan Geophysicist (SOVG)
Society of Exploration Geophysics (SEG) Languages
Spanish (native)
English (fluent). Programming
MATLAB (Basic Level) Geophysical Software HR STRATA, HR AVO, ProMAX, Seiswork2D/3D, Depth Team Express, Wellbore Planner, GeoQuest Carisma 3D, GeoDepth-Paradigm, Probe-Paradigm. 3D Visualization & Volume Seismic Interpretation Software
GeoProbe, VoxelGeo, and OpendTect General Purpose Software Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Front Page.
