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Do a little bit more than average and from that point on our progress multiplies itself out of all proportion to the effort put in - Paul. J. Meyers
Physical sciences have enthralled me since high school and I have always found inspiration in learning how the world around me works. However, my fascination with the oil and gas industry kicked in only during my senior year at college after meeting with various Oil and Gas companies' representatives that visited the campus, delivering their presentations.
I have always found satisfaction in excelling in what I do. A thirst for knowledge has been my driving force since an early age. I thrive on gaining more knowledge everyday and my biggest motivation is the continuous struggle to be the best among my peers - a characteristic that drove me to graduate at the top of my class and be on the Dean's honor role for all the 8 semesters.
I have been working with Schlumberger Well Testing Services since I graduated in 2007. My experience includes working in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in both Onshore and Offshore (including deep water) environments. I have run well testing jobs on both Oil and Gas wells, closely interacting with other segments including Wireline, Coiled Tubing, Slickline, Hydraulic Frac etc at well site. I often got involved in scientific discussions related to operations at well site with Reservoir, Petroleum and/or Production Engineers which only served to increase my interest in the field of Petroleum Engineering. I am fascinated by how vast the Oil and Gas industry is and how much there is to learn. One lifetime seems far too less to reap all the learning opportunities this field offers.
However, being of a Mechanical Engineering background, I often find my limited knowledge in Petroleum Engineering frustrating. Now that my technical training program nears completion, I find myself drawn to pursuing a formal educational degree in Petroleum Engineering before continuing my career in the Oil and Gas Sector.
My particular interest areas include Design of Well Testing programs, Interpretation of Well Test Data, Reservoir Simulation and Evaluation based on the collected data and Field Development Studies including Design of Completion Strings and Surface Facilities for hydrocarbon handling and processing.
I believe a Masters in Petroleum Engineering will not only provide me with an in-depth knowledge of the field I have been working in for the past 4 years but also an opportunity to gain broader understanding of the industry as a whole. I am hopeful that after completing my Master's Degree, I will rejoin the industry as a more knowledgeable professional and will continue to learn and excel in what I do.
