Brings over 42 years of professional practice as a Reservoir Engineer with national oil companies in India (Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.) and in Kuwait (Kuwait Oil Company), the positions held as Chief Manager (Reservoir) in ONGC and TPL Specialist (Res & Petroleum Engg.) in KOC respectively, underpinned by deep expertise in field development and petroleum engineering for both clastic and carbonate reservoirs. Demonstrates extensive experience in reservoir characterization, reservoir management, numerical simulation, development planning, economic evaluation, asset action planning, reserves estimation, advanced well test analysis, and production forecasting. Possesses strong competence in integrated reservoir and well performance reviews. Exhibits outstanding mastery of classical reservoir engineering concepts and methodologies, complemented by advanced computational and simulation skills with industry-standard software and related platforms. Receipient of two times Chairman’s ‘KOC Significant Achievement and Excellence’ awards, nominated as a ‘Discipline Expert’ in Reservoir Engineering’, Subject Matter Expert’ for technical assurance, and ‘Learning & Development HR Specialist’; recognized as an outstanding reservoir engineer and reservoir characterization specialist, and as an effective mentor and coach in long illustrious professional career in industry.