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JONATHAN GARCEZ
PhD Researcher
State College,USA
Summary
- Experienced research scientist with a strong background in reservoir engineering, reservoir simulation and data analysis leading to successful development of projects in unconventional reservoirs and CO2 storage.
- Effective communicator making complex scientific concepts accessible to audiences of various backgrounds, therefore engendering trust and respect of peers and collaborators.
- Creative and self-motivated individual with unique combination of goal-oriented mindset, driven personality, analytical skills and proven ability to meet tight deadlines by working in a fast-paced work environment.
Overview
3
3
Languages
11
11
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
01.2020 - Current
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate CO2 storage numerical simulations
- Performed routine simulation quality control check to correct and verify data entry for training machine learning models
- Trained computational scientists the basics of reservoir simulation
- Presented results to field experts at annual review meetings
- Helped meet deadlines by coordinating and properly allocating tasks among team members responsible for reservoir simulations
Graduate Researcher
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
01.2018 - Current
- Conducted, researched and wrote 4 peer-reviewed and technical papers on production data analysis of unconventional gas wells.
- Collaborated with external faculty on areas of shared research interest such as multiphase flow in unconventional reservoirs and flowback analysis.
- Worked on decline type-curve analysis, studying effects of available analytical methods assumptions on properly handling gas flow complexities (paper submitted to peer-review journal).
- Prepared proposals and applications to external bodies for funding and contractual purposes.
Teaching Assistant
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with faculty to develop homogenous coursework, exams, and teaching strategies.
- Created and led tutorial sessions on dynamic reservoir simulation software (CMG and Eclipse)
- Supported classroom activities, including tutoring, grading homework and reviewing exams.
- Oversaw classes of up to 50 students in numerical reservoir modeling.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Liaised between faculty and students to answer questions and optimize faculty time.
Graduate Researcher
University of Campinas
Sao Paulo, Brazil, Brazil
07.2014 - 02.2017
- Researched information regarding multiphase flow and its impacts on internal pipeline corrosion to assist professors with academic pursuits.
- Conducted computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to model near-wall hydrodynamic parameters and evaluate their correlation with internal corrosion phenomena.
- Developed novel analytical model to estimate wall shear stress and mass transfer coefficients during vertical slug-flow leading to presentation and publication in international conferences.
- Prepared reports and presented results to sponsors.
Reservoir Engineering Intern
PETROBRAS S.A
Sao Paulo, Brazil, Brazil
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Performed large-scaled reservoir simulation with focus on production optimization and uncertainty analysis in three reservoirs located at Santos Basin (Pre-salt formations)
- Conducted pressure transient analysis in collaboration with senior reservoir engineers
- Shadowed geologist in reservoir modeling, petrophysicist in well-logging interpretation, and geophysicist in seismic data interpretation.
- Collaborated in professional team to solve salt precipitation issues along the production system, leading to technical paper publication at international oil and gas conference.
- Authored best practices protocol to compile and analyze chemical characterization of brine produced from oil and gas wells
Education
PhD - Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
The Pennsylvania State University
01.2018 - 09.2021
M.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering (Thermal and Fluids Science
University of Campinas
07.2014 - 02.2017
B.Sc. - Petroleum Engineering
Santa Cecilia University
01.2009 - 12.2013
Skills
Research and analysis
Software
Microsoft Office
Python
CMG (IMEX, GEM, STARS)
IHS Harmony
PETREL/Eclipse
Timeline
Research Assistant
The Pennsylvania State University
01.2020 - Current
Graduate Researcher
The Pennsylvania State University
01.2018 - Current
Teaching Assistant
The Pennsylvania State University
01.2018 - 12.2019
PhD - Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
The Pennsylvania State University
01.2018 - 09.2021
Graduate Researcher
University of Campinas
07.2014 - 02.2017
M.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering (Thermal and Fluids Science
University of Campinas
07.2014 - 02.2017
Reservoir Engineering Intern
PETROBRAS S.A
07.2012 - 07.2013
B.Sc. - Petroleum Engineering
Santa Cecilia University
01.2009 - 12.2013
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