He has more than 40 years of experience in petroleum and environmental engineering, with extensive involvement in drilling operations, well construction, and oilfield engineering analysis. Their work includes forensic engineering investigations related to site accidents and operational issues, as well as litigation consultation and deposition testimony supported by more than 10 years of expert witness experience involving oilfield incidents and disputes.

Their technical analysis encompasses several interrelated areas within oil and gas operations. Core areas include drilling technology, well control, drilling fluids, and well completions, along with evaluation of torque application and equipment performance in drilling and production environments. Their work also addresses incident investigations involving pipe failures, explosions, and drilling-related accidents, including assessment of pressure conditions, flash point characteristics, and operational practices. Environmental engineering components include waste stream management, environmental compliance, and evaluation of naturally occurring radioactive materials in oilfield operations, as well as permitting and regulatory considerations related to hazardous waste disposal.

Professional experience includes direct involvement in drilling operations and engineering oversight, including management of drilling and workover activities, evaluation of safety practices, and review of operational procedures in complex drilling environments. Their background also includes academic involvement in petroleum engineering education, covering areas such as drilling fluids, reservoir fluids, well logging, artificial lift, and petroleum economics, along with participation in training and advisory activities. Professional involvement includes participation with the Society of Petroleum Engineers, American Association of Drilling Engineers, and American Petroleum Institute.

Credentials include licensure as a Professional Engineer in petroleum engineering and environmental engineering in Louisiana. Educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Petroleum Engineering with a minor in environmental engineering, a Master of Science in Mineral Engineering, and a Bachelor of Science in Geology. Additional training includes well control certification and safety and environmental management system training relevant to drilling and offshore operations.