James Creel
Tomball,TX
Summary
Self-motivated Data Scientist offering 10 years of leadership experience across various industries. Methodical with strong knowledge analyzing data and working with large datasets. Solid understanding of automating processes and leveraging data to solve complex problems and drive informed decision-making. Significant background as a Geophysicist with knowledge of various geophysical applications, software, and analysis techniques. Stays abreast of recent technologies and advancements in field of geophysics. Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Scientist
Leidos, Inc.
11.2020 - Current
- Supported the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) and the United State Prompt Diagnostics System program providing National Technical Nuclear Forensics (NTNF) related services to support the AFTAC NTNF Mission
- Conducted daily data feeds reviews to discern, identify, and document man-made phenomena verses naturally occurring phenomena
- Made recommendations to automate data evaluations to reduce data reviews and provide technical support with automation of review procedures
- Worked with AFTAC Government operations and subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand background noise at sensor sites and their impact on data evaluation and review
- Documented state of health (SOH) issues with sensors, software or communication systems
- Documented standard operating procedures, checklists, and concept of operations baselines and changes that occur as the contractor refines analyst duties.
Radio Frequency Technician
Texas Air National Guard
01.2021 - Current
- Deploy, sustain, troubleshoot, and repair standard radio frequency wireless, line-of-sight, beyond line-of-sight, wideband, ground-based satellite, and encryption transmission devices and intrusion detection systems.
Scientific Applications Specialist - Subsurface Operations Manager
United States Air Force
08.2017 - 01.2021
- Leveraged the Air Force's largest sensor network in support of the wing's no-fail nuclear treaty monitoring mission
- Performed technical analysis of seismic and hydroacoustic signal data to identify and document man-made phenomena verses naturally occurring phenomena
- Trained and certified junior analysts.
Transportation Manager
VeriTrust
11.2015 - 07.2017
- Responsible for creating, analyzing, and dispatching the daily routes while ensuring that all drivers meet the clients demands
- Performs routine maintenance checks for all vehicles in the fleet
- Responsible for developing the transportation procedures and checklists to be used by drivers and trainers within the company
- Provides drivers with all necessary documentation and items necessary to perform their duties, and maintains their schedules, vacations, etc
- Creates various reports and analyses to help maximize the fleets time away from office and minimize downtime.
LWD Field Engineer
Weatherford
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Responsible for open and cased hole logging
- Responsible for the LWD process including tool preparations, data acquisition, log generation and quality control (QC), and delivery of the services to the customer
- Ensures all data presented to the customer is accurate, timely and meets the highest service quality standards possible
- Ensures that BHA's are assembled as planned, including correct make-up torque, doping and handling
- Assists the effort to interface with the Directional Driller (DD) to ensure BHA compatibility, planned operating parameters are within specification and correct tool face references are applied
- Trained in the use of Gamma, Resistivity, Electromagnetic and Bore Annular Pressure drilling tools
- Assists in the drilling and completion of wells within North America - Primarily in the Eagle Ford Shale and Austin Chalk.
Analytic Data Miner/Data Scientist
Hewlett-Packard
12.2013 - 06.2014
- Performing multiple data analyses and creating reports
- Responsible for understanding and building relational data models
- Part of a team creating an analytic architecture within Software IT department
- Part of a team to create a social media page for HP Employees.
Education
Master of Science - Petroleum Data Management
Texas A & M University
College Station, TX05.2022
Bachelor of Arts: Geology -
Texas A & M University
College Station, TX08.2013
Skills
- Python
- R/R Studio
- Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Normalization Techniques
- Database Management
- Data Mining
- Deep Learning
- Machine Learning
- ArcGIS Suite
- Waveform Analysis
- Unix Environments
- Geosteering
- Matlab
- Microsoft Access
- Analytical Thinking
Certification
- Generative AI for Data Scientists and MLEs, 2023, Leidos
- Tools for Data Science, 2023, IBM
- What is Data Science?, 2023, IBM
Accomplishments
- The Air Force Achievement Medal, 2020
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Radio Frequency Technician
Texas Air National Guard
01.2021 - Current
Data Scientist
Leidos, Inc.
11.2020 - Current
Scientific Applications Specialist - Subsurface Operations Manager
United States Air Force
08.2017 - 01.2021
Transportation Manager
VeriTrust
11.2015 - 07.2017
LWD Field Engineer
Weatherford
06.2014 - 08.2015
Analytic Data Miner/Data Scientist
Hewlett-Packard
12.2013 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Petroleum Data Management
Texas A & M University
Bachelor of Arts: Geology -
Texas A & M University
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