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Samiur Rahman Khan

Summary

Experienced Geoscience Data Specialist with over 12 years of expertise in upstream oil and gas exploration data management, geoscience software, and spatial analysis. Adept at data digitization, quality control, and visualization, with a strong background in integrating geological, geophysical, and petrophysical datasets. Eager to leverage my technical skills in data organization, software proficiency, and multidisciplinary collaboration to support the development of unconventional resources in Abu Dhabi. Committed to ensuring data integrity, supporting subsurface evaluation, and contributing to a dynamic geoscience team in a challenging and growth-oriented environment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Geoscience Technical Specialist

Saudi Geophysical
03.2014 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive technical and administrative support to the geoscience team by efficiently managing, organizing, and maintaining geological, geophysical, and petrophysical datasets to ensure data accuracy and accessibility.
  • Assisted in the preparation, quality control, and loading of well, seismic, and production data into advanced geoscience software platforms, facilitating accurate subsurface analysis.
  • Generated detailed maps, cross-sections, and data plots to support subsurface evaluation, reservoir characterization, and geological modeling efforts.
  • Collaborated closely with geologists, geophysicists, and petrophysicists to streamline project workflows, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality data and technical outputs.
  • Coordinated with reservoir engineering, drilling, and completions teams to share relevant data, insights, and updates, promoting integrated project execution.
  • Maintained data integrity and implemented version control protocols across multiple platforms and shared systems to uphold data quality standards.
  • Contributed to the documentation of technical procedures, standards, and best practices to support consistent data management and operational efficiency.
  • Supported the division’s strategic initiatives to expand unconventional resource development in the region through diligent data management and technical collaboration.

Project Geologist

Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research
07.2012 - 05.2014
  • Company Overview: (Under Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi, India)
  • Gained foundational knowledge of Petrel software interface and basic functionalities, including data import/export and project setup.
  • Assisted in the organization and management of geological and geophysical data within Petrel.
  • Supported senior team members in constructing simple geological models and reservoir simulations.
  • Participated in training sessions and tutorials to develop proficiency in seismic interpretation and stratigraphic modeling.
  • Contributed to the documentation of workflows and best practices for initial Petrel project setups.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to understand project requirements and data integration processes.
  • Developed a basic understanding of reservoir characterization and visualization techniques within Petrel.
  • Engaged in continuous learning through online resources, workshops, and mentorship to improve technical skills.

Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
01.2012 - 07.2012
  • A project-oriented dissertation work for the fulfillment of Master degree in Petroleum Geosciences titled “Facies characterization of clastic reservoir of lower Goru and Pariwar formations, Jaisalmer basin, Rajasthan, India”.

Geoscience Intern

ONGC Innovation Center
06.2011 - 07.2011
  • Summer training on “Interpretation of Geological and Geophysical data in Petrel Software”.

Education

Master Degree - Petroleum Geosciences

ISc-BHU
01.2012

Bachelor Degree - Geology

AMU
01.2009

Skills

  • Geoscience Data Management: Expertise in organizing, digitizing, and maintaining geological, geophysical, and petrophysical datasets to ensure data integrity and accessibility
  • Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Petrel, WellCAD (CoreCAD module), EasyCore, ArcGIS, Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire, and GIS tools (QGIS)
  • Data Visualization & Interpretation: Ability to generate maps, cross-sections, and data plots supporting subsurface evaluation, structural, and stratigraphic analysis
  • Data Integration & Quality Control: Skilled in loading, verifying, and integrating well logs, seismic data, core descriptions, and other datasets for comprehensive geological interpretation
  • Seismic & Well Data Workflow: Experience in seismic interpretation workflows, seismic-to-well tie processes, horizon and fault marking, and structural analysis
  • Database & Programming Skills: Proficient in SQL, Python, and R for data querying, manipulation, and analysis to support exploration projects
  • Spatial Data Analysis: Strong background in GIS data collection, spatial analysis, and map creation to support geological and reservoir studies
  • Collaborative Teamwork: Effective in working with multidisciplinary teams including geologists, geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and drilling teams to facilitate data sharing and project execution
  • Technical Documentation: Capable of preparing and maintaining technical procedures, standards, and project documentation
  • Digital Transformation & Data Quality Assurance: Committed to implementing best practices in data security, version control, and process optimization to support exploration and development initiatives

Certification

  • Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python certified by IBM completed on 2025-04-28.
  • Python for Data Science, AI & Development, certified by IBM completed on 2025-04-28.
  • DATA ANALYTICS AND VISUALIZATION FOR OIL AND GAS issued by Petroleum Engineers Association (PEA) in 2024-12.
  • Using Databases with Python certificate issued by University of Michigan on 2024-10-28.
  • Python for Everybody Specialization certificate issued by University of Michigan & on 2024-10-28.
  • Spatial Data Science and Applications issued by Yonsei University on 2024-07-08.
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialization Certificates, issued by University of California, Davis on 2024-06-12.
  • Google certified Data Analytics Professional Certificate Specialization issued by Google on 2024-02-26.

Timeline

Geoscience Technical Specialist

Saudi Geophysical
03.2014 - Current

Project Geologist

Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research
07.2012 - 05.2014

Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
01.2012 - 07.2012

Geoscience Intern

ONGC Innovation Center
06.2011 - 07.2011

Bachelor Degree - Geology

AMU

Master Degree - Petroleum Geosciences

ISc-BHU

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