David Sydney Frederick Ford
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Expertise in Petroleum System analysis at a basin and prospect scale, including experience in
basin modelling, sequence stratigraphy, application of biostratigraphy and
chronostratigraphy, structural interpretation, petrophysics, formation evaluation planning,
pore pressure analysis.
Certified Training from Baker Hughes in Pore Pressure Formation Evaluation, Well Control
and Engineering.
Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS and Petrel software (1st at undergraduate level).
Fully trained in Advantage and RigLink systems, with an extensive knowledge of kill methods,
swab and surge reports, pore pressure evaluation and ECD monitoring.
Logging experience of North Sea geology on HPHT, exploration, developmental and ERD
wells.
Hands on experience with fixing and maintaining Well monitoring sensors especially multiple
gas trapping systems and attaining proper permits with toolbox talks to make safety key.
MIST and BOSIET trained until 2015
Proven teamwork skills, mentorship and development experience, including mixed
workforces with a strong focus on safety for myself and others around me.
Profile:
In my second year of professional work at Baker Hughes as a Data Engineer. I am looking to further
my career within geology and the oil and gas sector offshore with my eventual aim of being in a
geology role onshore as this is where my passions lie. My experience offshore has meant that I am
capable of working well as a team member, have excellent problem solving skills and work well
under pressure. I completed my Data Engineering course in October, 2013 and am qualified to work
as a Data Engineer for Baker Hughes. On my second offshore trip as a Data engineer, I showed my
skills to think on the spot when none of our monitoring equipment worked and managed to get a
working system again, so I was subsequently awarded the Unit Manager position and two awards for
my work from Baker Hughes and TAQA. Before this, my research Masters in Earth Sciences has
equipped me with the knowledge to be involved in many aspects of geology and added with my
experience offshore has set me up well to grasp many areas of offshore operations and geology.
Publications:
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The Value of X-Ray Approaches in the Study of the Messel Fruit and Seed Flora.
Palaeobiodiversity and Palaeoenvironments (Paleobio Palaeoenv, 2012)
Education:
Royal Holloway, University of London:
 MSc: Earth Sciences by Research, (2010-2012)
 BSc (Hons): Geology and Biology, (2007-2010) – 2:1
Ranelagh Church of England Sixth Form
 A Levels in Geography (A), Chemistry (B), Biology (A)
 As Level in History (A)
Employment History:
Unit Manger of the TAQA Harding for Baker Hughes (December 2013-present)
 As well as my role as a Data Engineer,
 In charge of the End of Well Report
there is the added responsibility of
and the quality checking
Unit Manager
 Setting up of the unit and Baker
• In charge of the logging crew for
Hughes sensors for drilling
Baker Hughes on the TAQA Harding
Data Engineer for Baker Hughes (October 2013-present)
 Monitoring wells and hydraulics
 Writing the End of Well Report with
• Instructing the logging geologists on
the other crew members
how to do their job efficiently and
 Intimate knowledge of computer
quality checking
systems, especially Advantage
Logging Geologist for Baker Hughes (April 2012-September 2013)
 Hands on experience with oil and gas
 Teaching and demonstrating to new
samples from wells
logging geologists
 A great knowledge of well operations
 Hands on experience with fixing gas
and some of the planning and
trapping systems and other on board
completion
sensors
Work Experience at BMW (GB) 2007
 1 month work experience being
 Communication and Team work
introduced to the Car Industry:
 Sales Management and Finance
working within many departments
 Customer interaction
Awards:
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Performance Recognition Award (2013), Baker Hughes and TAQA
Services to Sport for Students Union, Royal Holloway, University of London (2011)
The William Smith Essay Prize (2008), Royal Holloway: Department of Earth Sciences
Green Belt in Ninjutsu (2008), Royal Holloway Ninjutsu Club
Duke of Edinburgh Award: Bronze (2006), Ranelagh Church of England
Activities:
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2011 to Present Freelance American Football Player
2007-2011 Royal Holloway Cricket Club Member
o 2010-2011 – President of the Club
o 2010-2011 – 2nd Team Captain