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Fernando Ledesma Solaeche, Project Manager

Fernando Ledesma Solaeche

Project Manager·Halliburton

Kuwait

Master's degree, Management in the Oil and Gas Industry

Work experience

Total years of experience: 25 years, 5 months

Project Manager

June 2023 - Present

Halliburton

Luanda, Angola

June 2023 - Present

• Co-ordinated the development of the Palantir application for Azule Energy, leveraging Agile methodology enhancing a 25% the project planning and execution.
• Championed an Agile-aligned project plan, promoting transparency and collaboration across teams, resulting in a 40% improvement in project completion rates and a 25% reduction in rework.
• Engaged stakeholder, with iterative discussions and flexible adjustments to accommodate changes using daily stand-up meetings, facilitated teamwork and accountability
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Senior Principal Consultant

January 2023 - May 2023

Halliburton

Jabriya, Kuwait

January 2023 - May 2023

• Created an automated workflow for Global Project Management KPIs. This streamlined system integrated data databases analysis, Excel, and processes leading to a 30% improvement in project KPI.
• Managed the evaluation of KPIs for worldwide projects, crafting 25+ relevant metrics and adjusting thresholds; produced in-depth reports facilitating data-driven choices and refining project practices
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Senior Principal Consultant

March 2022 - December 2022

Halliburton

Doha, Qatar

March 2022 - December 2022

• Orchestrated a cross-functional teamwork to streamline the implementation of the “Automated Workflow” and “Production Guideline Tool”, resulting in a 25% reduction in project turnaround time
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Senior Principal Consultant

February 2021 - February 2022

Halliburton

Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

February 2021 - February 2022

• Coordinated and optimized 495 well models in the WK asset, enhancing ESP, PCP, and NF well operations and constructed 110 PCP well models for Heavy Oil area NK.
• Facilitated SmartVisionSM assessment for Kuwait's KOC KwIDF initiative, contributing to improve in 10% the strategic decision-making and operational effectiveness
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Principal Consultant & Project Manager

September 2019 - February 2021

Halliburton

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

September 2019 - February 2021

• Facilitated the participation of key stakeholders and closely supervised progress to ensure alignment with client expectations and achieving a 95% team engagement.
• Identified potential project bottlenecks and collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows to maintain project momentum up to 90% or more.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Software and Production Optimization Consulting Department Head

January 2017 - June 2019

Weatherford - Kuwait

Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

January 2017 - June 2019

• Applied an automated system and data analysis for processing monthly bills reducing of 8 hours per month and streamlined monthly costs, resulted in 35% increase in revenue.
• Orchestrated transformative revenue growth in a 35% by implementing advanced production and optimization workflow methodologies as Project Manager motivated and driven for a success.
• Engineered the restoration of 220, 000 barrels of oil by implementing real-time monitoring, and resolving issues such as ESP tripping, valve closures, and well maintenance
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Senior WRFM Improvement Production Technology Engineer

November 2013 - April 2016

Shell E&P

Seria, Brunei Darussalam

November 2013 - April 2016

• Conceptualized the Digital Sand Management Control & Implementation: a tool that utilized a digital system and real-time databases to update well status, resulting in a 65% increase in HSE reliability for sand production.
• SMART Gas Lift Real-Time Optimization: Created a troubleshooting tool that leveraged real-time data and gas lift knowledge, elevating efficiency by 45% and effectiveness of gas lift operations by 15% .
• Annulus Pressure Monitor: Performed a daily monitor tool for routine well integrity checks, reducing wasted time by 30 minutes daily.
• LEAN Implementation: Implemented Digital Well Operating Envelopes decreasing the process time by 25% and increasing well production and injection within safety limits in 32%.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Field Development Technology Engineer

April 2008 - November 2013

Qatar Petroleum

Doha, Qatar

April 2008 - November 2013

• Developed a cost-effective solution for Intelligent Subsea Dumpflood Well Completions and Acoustic Data Acquisition System, leveraging innovative Water Shut-Off Technology to increase data acquisition efficiency by 95% and reduce operational costs by 70%.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Eocene Integrated Reservoir Studies Team Leader

July 2007 - March 2008

PDVSA

Maracaibo, Venezuela

July 2007 - March 2008

• Updated 100% of reservoir databases, and validated production and pressure data to conduct 22 years of history matching, defining 25% of the production strategy
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Production Technology Team Leader

January 2005 - June 2007

PDVSA

Lagunillas, Venezuela

January 2005 - June 2007

• Cut down 2 days on average in workover time by implementing the "Onsite Workover Supervisor and Focal Point".
• Reduced 37% of Non-Productive Time (NPT) for workover and rigless activities.
• Implemented a program called “Gas Lift Valve Recovery” that resulted in the reestablished of 12% of oil well production, enhanced cost-effectiveness by refurbishing gas lift valves.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Offshore Production Technology Engineer

April 2003 - December 2004

PDVSA

Lagunillas, Venezuela

April 2003 - December 2004

• Recovered 94% of the production for 367 offshore wells gas lifted wells and maintained the production levels within a narrow range of +/- 95% of the total production.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Reservoir Simulation & Production Technology Engineer

March 1999 - June 2001

Chevron

South Houston, United States

March 1999 - June 2001

• Constructed a field database and executed full reservoir simulation and history matching for the LL-652 Field to improve the recovery factors applying different water injection patterns
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Slickline Supervisor

June 1998 - February 1999

Chevron

Maracaibo, Venezuela

June 1998 - February 1999

• Established standardized procedures for slickline acquisition, accomplished 100% field P/T slickline acquisition and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to analyze and interpret data
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Education

Universidad Viña del Mar

March 2018

March 2018

Master's degree, Management in the Oil and Gas Industry

Chile

GPA (rating): Good

GPA (rating): Good

Online Degree
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Universidad Del Zulia

July 1998

July 1998

Bachelor's degree, Petroleum Engineer

Venezuela

GPA (point): 14 out of 20

GPA (point): 14 out of 20

Five Years career
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Skills

Data Analysis
Expert
Data Analysis
Expert
oil gas
Expert
oil gas
Expert
Scrum
Expert
Scrum
Expert
Agile Project Management
Expert
Agile Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Smar-field
Expert
Smar-field
Expert
Project management
Expert
Project management
Expert
Digital transformation
Expert
Digital transformation
Expert
Data analysis
Expert
Data analysis
Expert
SCRUM master
Expert
SCRUM master
Expert
Risk management
Intermediate
Risk management
Intermediate
Gas Lift
Expert
Gas Lift
Expert
Agile methodology
Expert
Agile methodology
Expert
Stakeholder management
Intermediate
Stakeholder management
Intermediate

Languages

Spanish

Native Speaker

English

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Agile
Oct 2022
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Hobbies and interests

Vintage Cars