ORLANDO FREIRE
TotalEnergies E&P Angola
Luanda,Angola
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Petroleum Exploration Geophysicist with 7 years of experience at TotalEnergies E&P Angola, specialized in the full lifecycle of seismic data acquisition, processing, imaging, and interpretation for offshore hydrocarbon exploration. MSc in Geosciences from IFP School (Paris) and BSc in Geophysics from Universidade Agostinho Neto, expertise in supervising 2D/3D/4D seismic projects, technical QC/QA, velocity modeling, migration (Kirchhoff/RTM), and leading multidisciplinary teams in high-stakes technical environments. Deep knowledge of Congo, Kwanza, and Namibe basins. Seeking to rejoin the E&P industry in geophysics, seismic processing, or subsurface interpretation roles.
Work History
Seismic Processing Geophysicist | Seismic Projects Supervisor
6 Years 9 Months- Seismic Processing & Imaging
- Supervised acquisition and processing projects for 2D/3D/4D seismic data supporting offshore exploration campaigns in the Congo and Kwanza basins.
- Executed processing and interpretation of 2D/3D/4D seismic data for direct support to offshore hydrocarbon exploration campaigns.
- Utilized advanced workflows in Sismage and Petrel for seismic processing, migration, velocity modeling, and high-resolution subsurface imaging.
- Project Management & Technical Leadership
- Supervised the full lifecycle of 15+ seismic processing and imaging projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery compliant with technical standards.
- Led weekly cross-functional team meetings with up to 5 geoscientists and engineers, improving operational alignment and reducing project cycle time by ~10%.
- Defined technical scopes, validated deliverables, and maintained 100% internal satisfaction on subsurface interpretations delivered to Exploration and Production directorates for Blocks 17 and 32 (Angolan offshore).
Education
MSc - Geosciences – Petroleum Exploration Geophysics
BSc - Applied Geophysics / Petroleum Geophysics
Skills
Seismic Processing & Interpretation
2D/3D/4D seismic data: filtering
deconvolution
static corrections
stacking
migration (Kirchhoff
RTM)
pre-stack & post-stack processing
Subsurface imaging: seismic cube building
S/N ratio enhancement
seismic attributes (amplitude
phase
frequency
coherence)
Velocity modeling: NMO/DMO analysis
seismic tomography
time & depth velocity model building
Time-depth conversion
structural & stratigraphic interpretation
fault/horizon/trap mapping
Reservoir characterization: seismic-well integration
AVO analysis
Direct Hydrocarbon Indicators
Basins & Exploration Context
Hands-on experience in Congo & Kwanza basins (Angola): prospect evaluation
petroleum systems analysis
exploration campaign support
Knowledge of Namibe basin for offshore marginal block evaluation
Participation in Multi-Client projects (Blocks 20/11
29
40)
Certification
- Seismic Processing Level 1 & 2, Migration and Imaging (2013–2016)
- Seismic Reservoir Characterization, Data Management for Geoscientists (2016)
- HUET Sea Survival, Basic Offshore Induction & Emergency, HSE, First Aid (2011–2014)
- Petroleum System Analysis, Well Log Interpretation, Reservoir Engineering (TotalEnergies internal training)
COMPLEMENTARY EXPERIENCE
- EcoEficiência | Director of Geosciences | 2020
- Technical leadership of an environmental impact assessment (EIA) study in Cunene for DAR Angola.
- Relevance to O&G: Application of geoscientific methodologies in regulatory, environmental, and licensing contexts.
- Auxiliary Professor | Agostinho Neto University | Luanda, Angola | 2026 – Present
- Lecture the course Seismic Prospecting II (Seismic Acquisition, Processing & Imaging) within the BSc in Geophysics program.
- Integrate 7 years of hands-on E&P industry experience from TotalEnergies into academic curriculum, preparing future geophysicists for technical challenges in offshore exploration.
- Develop course materials, supervise practical exercises using geoscience software (Petrel, Sismage), and mentor students in applying QC/QA workflows, migration techniques, and velocity modeling.
RELEVANT SKILLS
2D/3D/4D Seismic Processing | Seismic Interpretation | Velocity Modeling (Schlumberger) | Sismage (TotalEnergies) | MS Project | SAP MM | E&P Project Management | Technical QC/QA | Geoscience Data Governance | Multi-Client Projects | Congo, Kwanza & Namibe Basins | Fluent English | Intermediate-Advanced French | Native Portuguese | Technical Communication | Problem-Solving | High-Pressure Environment Adaptability | Technical Mentoring & Training
Timeline
Seismic Processing Geophysicist | Seismic Projects Supervisor
TotalEnergies E&P Angola
11.2011 - 08.2018Read More
Universidade Agostinho Neto
BSc from Applied Geophysics / Petroleum Geophysics
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IFP School
MSc from Geosciences – Petroleum Exploration Geophysics
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