AKUA POKU
Woodbridge,US
Summary
Results-driven professional with 10 years of experience in managing technical documents, conducting quality control, and performing data analysis across the energy and insurance sectors. Expertise in data validation and transforming complex datasets into actionable insights using tools such as Techlog, ECRM, Excel, Tableau, and SQL to inform business decisions. Proven track record in scientific modeling and stakeholder communication, complemented by exceptional attention to detail and a strong ability to adapt to diverse software and industry demands. Collaborative team player thriving in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, consistently delivering high-quality results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
Certificates
Work History
Logging Geologist
Halliburton Energy Services, Deepwater, Gulf of America
11.2024 - Current
- Collected, inputted and visualized geologic rig data for real time decision making.
- Utilized data acquisition platforms (INSITE) for real-time monitoring and performance tracking.
- Authored and edited daily geological reports for distribution to internal and client teams.
- Described geological samples using precise terminology, ensuring scientific accuracy and clarity.
- Maintained rigorous data entry standards in digital reporting platforms like IRIS and INSITE.
- Generated daily visual dashboards and reports for engineering and operations teams.
- Assisted in writing technical summaries, show analysis documents, and daily logs for engineering and geological teams.
- Supported data engineers to maintain and calibrate measurement tools and monitor well control parameters.
- Collaborated remotely with onshore teams, meeting tight deadlines in high-pressure scenarios.
Licensed Life, Health, Annuities, Property and Casualty Insurance Producer in VA, MA & DC
State Farm
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Collected, organized, and analyzed customer and policyholder data to identify sales and service trends.
- Maintained records of customer interactions and performed data entry audits for accuracy.
- Accurate data entry and updating of personal information of potential and existing clients.
- Analyzed agency performance using data in ECRM (Salesforce’s Enterprise CRM software) to determine important parameters such as policies written, agency retention statistics, staff performance etc. to inform business needs, continuity and support business insights.
- Drafted client communications, policy summaries, and claims documentation with precision.
- Quickly investigated and calculated outstanding insurance premiums to solve client needs.
Data Analyst
Jicadike Tech and Services
06.2022 - 06.2024
- QC, data cleaning, conditional formatting, data sorting, filtering, analytics and data management.
- Obtain, model, analyze and visualize operational and financial data for performance reporting.
- Translate mathematical finding into visualizations (charts, graphs, dashboards) for business audiences and to influence business model decisions.
- Usage of big query, VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, SQL, JOINS, Tableau, Google Looker studio etc.
- Data reporting and presentation to inform business decisions and growth.
- Ability to analyze large data skills to provide data drive business strategies.
Administrative Asst. & Direct Support Professional
Absolute Homecare Services
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Documented behavioral data and health metrics for clients with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
- Inputted daily medications and vitals into state provided software to track client’s health, safety and overall well-being.
- Documented detailed care reports and behavioral observations with accuracy and consistency for both State and Federal monitoring and licensing purposes.
- Practiced clear and respectful written communication with multidisciplinary care teams which involved behavioral specialist, social workers and client’s family.
- Managed a database of staff scheduling and kept track of hours and assigned clients.
- Consistently kept track of important metrics such as number of clients, Medicaid hours for each client and to inform business decisions and growth of the agency.
- Produced care logs and progress tracking reports to support medical planning using MS Excel.
- Communicated with support teams and maintained regulatory reporting databases.
Petrophysicist
Springfield E&P
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Data collection, recording, cleaning and correction to validate logs and other receivables.
- Interpretation of data using different technical and engineering calculations and methods to visualize and determine reservoir quality and performance.
- Importing data interpretation results into geological and engineering models to inform field development and production decisions (Techlog, Excel, Petrel).
- Using inbuilt visualization techniques to visualize rock and fluid variation and types in the reservoir.
- Performed in-depth petrophysical analysis using logs and core data and produced detailed petrophysical evaluation reports based on well log analysis.
- Proofread technical reports and ensured consistency in formatting and terminology.
- Validated and interpreted multi-source well log data to support resource estimates and geological modeling.
- Built dashboards and summary reports to present volumetric estimations and well performance.
- Applied saturation height modeling and rock typing techniques for exploration decision-making.
- Coordinated data integration projects with multidisciplinary teams and presented findings to executives.
Geoscientist / Wellsite Geologist
Petroleum Commission Ghana / ENI SPA
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Monitored real-time drilling data and summarized findings in structured documentation.
- Coordinated offshore and onshore communications, highlighting excellent written correspondence.
- Compiled and analyzed daily drilling and wellsite geological data across multiple rigs.
- Interpreted seismic and well log datasets using Techlog and Petrel for regional mapping.
- Participated in pre-drill meetings and reviewed exploration data for compliance and forecasting.
- Supported data room operations for international investors with curated datasets and analytics.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Geoscience
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, UK12-2019
Bachelor of Science - Earth Science (Geoscience Major)
University of Ghana
Accra, GhanaSkills
- Data Analysis & Visualization (Excel, Tableau, SQL)
- Data Quality Assurance & Validation
- Technical & Scientific Reporting
- Data Interpretation & Trend Identification
- Statistical Analysis & Insights Generation
- Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Remote Communication & Time Management
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
- Technical Writing & Documentation
Accomplishments
- Initiated and developed Geoscience offshore schedule which is currently still in use.
- Coordinated the Subsurface departmental bonding activities to enhance staff relationships and increase productivity.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Advanced Proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Software: Techlog, Petrel, Tableau, SQL, ECRM
- Certified: First Aid, Fall Protection User/ Rescue, OSHA, Rig Pass, AIDC Well Control, OPITO-BOSIET with CA-EBS
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Logging Geologist
Halliburton Energy Services, Deepwater, Gulf of America
11.2024 - Current
Licensed Life, Health, Annuities, Property and Casualty Insurance Producer in VA, MA & DC
State Farm
01.2024 - 10.2024
Administrative Asst. & Direct Support Professional
Absolute Homecare Services
06.2023 - 12.2023
Data Analyst
Jicadike Tech and Services
06.2022 - 06.2024
Petrophysicist
Springfield E&P
09.2019 - 01.2023
Geoscientist / Wellsite Geologist
Petroleum Commission Ghana / ENI SPA
09.2015 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Applied Geoscience
Heriot-Watt University
Bachelor of Science - Earth Science (Geoscience Major)
University of Ghana
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