Samira Danladi
930 Bayhill Dr. Sugar Land,Texas
Summary
Highly motivated and dedicated professional with over 18 years of strong background in the oil and gas industry, including upstream, downstream, and midstream sectors. Managed and supported refinery optimization, engineering, plant applications, pipeline corrosion and anomaly management, operator qualifications, DOT, PHMSA regulatory compliance applications, and gas/NGL measurement analysis.
I have over 25 years of combined experience, including OT, ET, and IT development and measurement, NGL process flow applications, and management in exceptional roles as a Business Analyst, Solution Integrator, and Technical Architect.
Experienced in OT, IT, and ET systems integration, systems split, cleanup, and secured segregation procedures due to asset/facilities sale or acquisition in the oil and gas industry.
Experienced in Data Historian integration process from OT (Operations Technology) systems, automation, and data warehouses, SCADA Ignition, HMI, and AVEVA PI (OSIsoft PI), Honeywell PHD into IT (Information Technology) systems for Business Applications, utilizing integration tools and interfaces, vended or in-house developed, automated, and scheduled data feeds.
Experienced in Project Management Life Cycle, including mergers, acquisitions, systems integration, software/program installations, and training.
I have worked with vendors, external and internal clients, and cross-functional teams to manage software and application implementation in refineries, movement routes, engineering, measurement, and terminals.
Exceptional hands-on experience as Gas/NGL Measurement Analyst for over 5 years, actively participated in project contract negotiations with commercial, capacity, shipper, nomination, scheduling, measurement, lab analysis, and loss/gain volume margins is proactively communicated with stakeholders and clients, 3rd Party clients to ensure accurate billing and minimize the need for prior period adjustments (PPA) after month end close.
Adaptable and passionate about continuous learning, and successfully navigating change.
Strong work ethic, effective communication skills, eagerness to take on tasks in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Lead - Marathon Petroleum Company
HCL Technologies
Sugar Land, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Facilitated, developed, and implemented the Knowledge Transfer Runbook and troubleshooting processes for midstream applications, including Quorum Measurement, FLOWCAL, and TESTit/PROVEit.
- Installed, configured, and troubleshot software on servers, both on-premises and cloud environments. Upgraded servers from Windows 2008 R2/2012 to Windows 2019, software, SSL certificates, and IIS configurations on over 100 measurements, Citrix, engineering, and plant application servers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration between components of the OT and IT systems processes, and that the data feed from OT to IT servers and databases is unaffected.
- I listened to business pain points and needs to identify and recommend the best actions to improve critical application performance issues. I also developed daily processes to proactively identify and resolve issues for users before business hours start, notifying stakeholders until they are resolved.
- Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders and Operational Technology (OT) teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Gathered requirements, designed, and developed product solutions to meet business needs using Agile, Azure ADO intake, and the ServiceNow Change Management and Enhancement process.
- Monitored system performance metrics using SolarWinds DPA to identify potential server resource loopholes, and service issue areas for improvement.
- Optimized application performance by debugging, troubleshooting, and performing root cause analysis.
- Managed resources across multiple projects by tracking progress, resolving conflicts, and meeting deadlines.
- Built strong, professional relationships with other teams, increasing collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve software packaging. Citrix and Server teams' response to application issues during and after on-premise to Azure server migrations.
- Created detailed technical FAQs, UAT documentation, and Oracle OBIEE reporting service conversion to MS PowerBI Reports.
- Guided coding standards and code reviews to ensure the quality of deliverables.
- Trained new hires with no experience in the oil and gas industry and no measurement experience assigned to my team on company policies, procedures, processes, and tools related to the midstream and measurement Gas/LNG life cycle to proficient support analysts.
Business Analyst
Phillips 66
Houston, TX
03.2020 - 03.2023
- NGL Measurement Analyst who managed internal and over ten third-party clients to ensure batch meter ticket data and lab analysis component data were received and entered into the FLOWCAL system on time. Also attended the Quorum QConnect conference.
- Delivered timely support by tracking issues and working with stakeholders and clients, including SCADA, field and measurement technicians, and external clients, to resolve data issues.
- Managed projects as the primary liaison between multiple internal stakeholders and third-party clients to identify and verify business requirements, standards, and deadlines.
- Documented the measurement flow process, with gas/liquid flow characteristics related to various types of metering equipment and customer activity.
- Proactively validated liquid data daily to ensure batch tickets, lab analysis, and components tie out.
- Tested and evaluated system changes and application software updates, including working with stakeholders and vendors to ensure that data interface accuracy was verified.
- Ensured SCADA systems were processed through the ECT/Ignition SQL database and reviewed and troubleshot abnormal or unexplained events, which impacted measurement data quality results.
- Guides Quorum on the proper set-up of new meters in the measurement system based on contractual terms and SCADA configuration reports, especially when we had to upgrade to QCloud.
- Managed the month-end closing process by working closely with accounting, billing, and loss/gain volume to ensure component balances were within the margin.
- Experienced in liquids and natural gas properties, historical data evaluates and edits LQ source data as necessary to verify data integrity by properly loading it into the measurement application.
- Managed internal and external lab sample analysis components to ensure quality lab data. Worked with laboratories for referee samples to resolve discrepancies in lab data and ensure data files loaded correctly into the measurement application, FLOWCAL.
- Responsible for SOX audits of supported systems by working with the supervisor, manager, and appropriate teams to ensure success.
- Assisted with NGL Balances for all NGL assets (Well-heads, pipeline, fractionators, cavern storage, and terminal assets).
- Maintained customer relations with third-party clients and ensured batch tickets and lab analyses received were confirmed for accuracy and uploaded into measurement software FLOWCAL. Ensure data is accurately transferred to accounting and interested parties in a timely manner.
Analyst, Midstream IT
Phillips 66
Bartlesville, OK
02.2012 - 03.2020
- Led IT Midstream/Transportation successfully split 100 application servers and data during ConocoPhillips' spin-off of managed in-house and vendor applications, and the development and implementation of new licenses before the deadline.
- Managed over 50K to 280K LRP projects as PM, led as PM, BA, Technical Architect, and Solution Integrator, multiple vendor applications, experienced Agile projects, and Rally DEV (CA Agile Central).
- Managed technology transitions of over 400 SQL DTS jobs to Informatica software. Acquired funding and resources, and led the project from ideation to completion. Lead the development team by documenting the required experience, recruiting external contractors, and participating.
- Managed software and licensing for Midstream business and IT applications. Upgrades to cloud servers, and the introduction of e-licensing and SaaS. Managed packaging requests and documentation for over 50 applications to meet business needs.
- Managed plant handheld technician devices by coordinating with device vendors, business users, site leads, SMEs, IT teams, and vendor availability for upgrade schedules and prioritization of successful implementation.
- Effective communication involves stakeholders by establishing coordinated and frequent communications, as well as feedback on expectations and outcomes during projects and after implementations.
- IT and Business Relationships - Great interpersonal relations over 12 years with refinery leads and business users, midstream business leads, global IT leverage teams from server, software development, infrastructure, databases, reporting, SAP, and interfaces, and business relationships in Bartlesville and Houston.
- Worked with appropriate teams to migrate our systems from Internal Server based to AWS and AZURE External Websites to the Cloud: Pipeline eForms (which is our DOT Pipeline Compliance Systems Forms). OperatorQualification which is our Operator work on DOT properties requirements validations system) SSO implemented once migration to the cloud.
- Continue to support Application Rationalization Midstream Interfaces (Informatica) - Worked with EAI team, Support Analyst, and PMs to clean up Retired Midstream Interfaces (SAP PI) and BOBJ Reports due to migration to the cloud.
IT Analyst, Refinery Data Utilization
ConocoPhillips
Bartlesville, OK
05.2009 - 02.2012
- Lead for Transportation IT during COP/P66 Split and successfully managed in-house and vended applications and the development and implementation of over 110 applications and servers.
- Large and small capital Projects – Managed over 50K LRP Project as PM, Lead on 280K project as Technical Architect and Solution Integrator, multiple vended application large and small projects, experienced Agile Projects and Rally DEV (CA Agile Central).
- Contractor management and coordination lead by documenting required experience and recruiting external contractors to develop over 400 interfaces from SQL DTS to Informatica to meet technology needs.
- Vendor software and licensing management for Midstream business and IT applications and upgrades to cloud servers and utilized e-licensing and SaaS. Software Packaging requests and documentation for over 50 applications to meet technology upgrades and changes.
- Managed Refinery and Midstream Handheld Technician devices upgrades working with device vendors and clients upgrade of corrosion devices like Allegro MX, QX and other devices to PC communications technology as well as server upgrades.
- Business relations with vendors and contractors by establishing coordinated communications and feedback on expectations and outcomes during projects and after implementations.
IT Analyst, Refinery Optimization
ConocoPhillips
Ponca City, OK
09.2007 - 05.2009
- Experienced BA/PM for capital project funded through LRP/ALM to transition from SQL Server deprecation to the company-leveraged service, Informatica. Lead the transition from SQL Server upgrades from SQL 2000 and 2005 to SQL 2012.
- Primary Applications Coordinator of all 13 refineries by traveling to all refineries and working with stakeholders to document pain points, business needs, and requirements. Implemented improvements from inception to execution.
- Managed Refinery LP Model systems by working with stakeholders and vendors to upgrade AspenTech Orion, MBO, and Honeywell Blend.
- Managed refinery optimization system upgrades from 13 refineries developed MS Excel and MS Access shared files to centralized and supported SQL and Oracle database environments, and .NET web and desktop applications managed through Active Directory groups.
- Coordinated and developed a win-win architecture after meetings with business and IT teams to develop and implement solutions that enhanced stability and supportability.
Web/Application Developer
Nexxlinx of Oklahoma Inc
Durant, Oklahoma
05.2001 - 09.2007
- Interaction Scripter development (call center inbound and outbound) applications (i3 Scripter).
- Microsoft Visual Studio (.NET), ASP, ASP.NET, HTML, VBScript, JavaScript, XML, SQL, Oracle, and Stored Procedures.
- Directed projects modeling, designing, coding, content, unit testing (QA/QC), debugging, and deployment of content to fulfill project demands and satisfy customer needs.
- IIS Configuration and Management, Intranet, and Extranet Web Development. Identified issues with security and system performance logs, and worked with appropriate personnel to improve server performance.
- MS Project, MS Visio, technical writing skills, and web content management.
- Multitasked on several programs and projects with minimal direction with successful completion.
Education
PMP Certification - Project Management Professional -
Certifications - Active
11.2020
TSA Security Clearance -
TWIC Card Certified - Active
10-2009
MBA - Business Administration and Management
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK12.2000
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK12.2000
Skills
- PMP certified: Project management experience utilizing Agile and Waterfall methodologies on several projects from ideation to delivery
- Agile/Waterfall Methodologies of Project Management: Windows 11 migrations 5k plus PCs and 108 plus Azure servers, and 128 plus applications in AWS and Azure servers and critical interface jobs Azure Functions
- OT/IT Integration: Operations Technology Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA/HMI) for monitoring and controlling automation, and integration from field equipment through HMI (Human Machine Interfaces), interfaces as a bridge for data movement into business systems (databases)
- Analytical Thinking: Superior attention to detail, analyzing complex business situations, and recommending practical and supportable solutions
- Competitive Analysis and Team Collaboration: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, self-initiation, and being a great team player; managed over ten offshore trainees as support analysts for HCLTech at Marathon Petroleum Company on 30 applications, streamlining the Midstream, Refinery, and Commercial teams
- Project Finance and client relationship Management: Business Analyst, Solution Integrator, Technical Architect, and Project Manager in the Application Life Cycle from over 50K to 5MM
- Internal Auditing and SOX Compliance: Extensive experience in SOX requirements, documentation, and audit successes
- Application Monitoring: Extensive experience in proactive monitoring tools and techniques, application, and code improvements to enhance performance Server and services monitoring, utilizing SolarWinds, Dynatrace (DPA) Excellent multi-platform server experience
- Business Process Modeling: Excellent measurement analyst, flowmeter to Quorum FLOWCAL and W Energy accounting systems, or TIPS, third-party batch tickets, lab analysis data, commercial systems, Right Angle, and SAP Billing
- Project Management Product Finance: Effectively worked with stakeholders to gather requirements, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and advocated for funding for out-of-support applications as part of a selected company technology watchdog team
- Vended Applications License Management: Managed sustainable licensing renewal and implementation tracking documentation, and proactively worked with product owner, business SME, and procurement to ensure license sustainability and software version alignment
- Application Troubleshooting and Product Management: Plant, engineering, measurement, and accounting software maintenance, configurations, troubleshooting, and monitoring
- Business Process Mapping: SAP Plant and Equipment Management, PI Tag and Query
- Product Management: Extensive experience in field technician device software management, including refinery tank, pipeline corrosion, environmental compliance, and engineering support
- Vendor Relationship Management: Managed sustainable and monthly check-ins with vendors to ensure software updates or patches were not missed and that we were part of the POC of vendor upgrades Vendors include Quorum, AVEVA (PI Historian), Honeywell (PHD Historian), AspenTech, EMIS, DNVGL, Flawcheck, Fathom, Autodesk products, Synergi products (gas, liquid, pipeline), American Innovations (Pipeline Compliance System), Bullhorn, Trimble, Allegro, LeakDAS, Maintelligence field technician device management, and SOTI (device management)
- Business Case Validation, Product Finance, and Implementation: Created a statement of work (SOW) with stakeholder collaboration to acquire and implement Plant Condition Management Software (PCMS®) by MISTRAS and integration into SAP ERP, and also developed Crystal Reports
- SQL Proficiency and Office 365: Extensive experience in databases (Oracle and MSSQL) query development and optimization, Office 365 products including Project, Visio, Access, Excel VBA, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, and SharePoint, as well as OpenOffice and extensive presentation skills
- Process Optimization: Developed in Azure DevOps, Visual Studio, NET Framework, and SQL query development, including stored procedures, views, and functions to improve performance
- Functional Specification and Implementation: Managed Azure server migrations, services, job and event creation, and scheduling to ensure seamless integration per system requirements
- Analytical Tool Implementation: Extensive experience in data analytical tools development in Crystal Reports, Power BI, Tableau, and Power Apps, including converting existing reports (SharePoint source) into Power BI reports (Oracle and SQL direct data source and reformatting)
- Performance monitoring: Proactively developed dashboard reports for stakeholders to track performance metrics and data integrity
- System Analytics and Change Management: Implemented ServiceNow auto mail setup, dashboards, and ticket management for stakeholders before weekly meetings to discuss status updates
- Operational Management: Managed multiple cross-functional teams and a variety of portfolio responsibilities, including offshore team collaborations, delegated work responsibilities, and follow-up
- Process improvements: Azure DevOps, Insight, Portal, PI planning, user story requirements, and implementations throughout the process
- Excellent multitasking and time management: Extensive soft skills and people skills, networking, communication, interpersonal skills, leadership, problem-solving, work ethic, and teamwork, with a win-win outcome
Timeline
Senior Technical Lead - Marathon Petroleum Company
HCL Technologies
05.2023 - Current
Business Analyst
Phillips 66
03.2020 - 03.2023
Analyst, Midstream IT
Phillips 66
02.2012 - 03.2020
IT Analyst, Refinery Data Utilization
ConocoPhillips
05.2009 - 02.2012
IT Analyst, Refinery Optimization
ConocoPhillips
09.2007 - 05.2009
Web/Application Developer
Nexxlinx of Oklahoma Inc
05.2001 - 09.2007
PMP Certification - Project Management Professional -
Certifications - Active
MBA - Business Administration and Management
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Oklahoma State University
TSA Security Clearance -
TWIC Card Certified - Active
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