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GeophysicistTel: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEEducationPh.D., Geophysics, The Pennsylvania State UniversityThesis: Use of genetic algorithms for simultaneous inversion to detect near-surface voids in the carbonates in central Pennsylvania; Groundwater flow in carbonates and sandstones; Surface wave tomography of central AfricaABDM.S., Geology, University of DelawareThesis: Use of artificial neural network simulators to predict seafloor bathymetry from gravity data2003B.S., Geophysics, University of DelawareDouble curriculum involving most of the math and physics courses required of physics majors and the geology courses required of geology majors.Many of the upper-level physics courses were taken at UCLA and transferred back to Delaware1998EmploymentExperienceAflacLicensed insurance agent2017-PresentConsulting GeophysicistTeaching new hires basic geology, petrophysics, geophysics. Geoscience expertise as needed.2013-2016BHP BillitonShale Geophysics for Fayetteville and Permian assets. Interpretation using multiple software packages for shale, carbonate, and siliciclastic targets and fault analysis (Petrel, SMT/Kingdom). Simple velocity modeling and depth conversions. Attempting to use AVO analysis for better/worse areas. 3D seismic and microseismic contracting, negotiations, and project management. Data transfers from Chesapeake and Petrohawk purchases.2011-2013BP AmericaNorth American Gas, Regional Appraisal, Arkoma, Eagleford, Interpretation using Seisworks, Geoprobe, ZMAP (2D,3D, land time, and depth), time-depth conversions, sweet-spot mapping for shale gas/ tight gas, horizon/fault QC, attribute analysis, mentoring interns, automated data analysis. Using AVO analysis and inversion volumes for predictive purposesGulf of Mexico Exploration/ Thunderhorse, Macondo discovery; Sub-salt interpretation, generating prospects, attribute analysis, reserves estimates, farm-outs, lease sales, Z to D corrections, QC of seismic processing, AVO/rock property analysis, planning & managing checkshot/VSP collection and processing, planning and running educational field trips for new hires, over 700 hours of training (including field first aid, field trip leadership, defensive driving courses)Internship Modeling sediment inclusions in salt for Paleogene targets (KASKIDA)2006 2011The Pennsylvania State UniversityResearch Assistant Relating equivalent porosity to fracture system, using geophysics to image geologic structures; incorporating geologic structures into groundwater models2004
2006U.S. FilterPart-Time Employee Groundwater consulting for Carbonate aquifers2003The Pennsylvania State UniversityTeaching Assistant: Geology of Oil and Gas, General GeologyResearch Assistant: Gathered and processed shallow seismic reflection data to determine depth to bedrock20022003Bloomsburg UniversityTemporary Faculty Member: Designed and taught courses and field trips in oceanography and general geology to a range of college students2001
2002University of DelawareInstructor: Designed and taught introductory geology courses and field trips for a wide range of college studentsProject Coordinator: Managed the use of ground-penetrating radar to monitor fresh-water seeps, Delaware Bay, DelawareUse of CHIRP Sonar to image sub-surface structuresResearch Assistant: Collected and processed reflection seismology data, Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia2001Teaching Assistant: Lab instructor for Electronics (Physics dept.), Field Methods in Geology and General Geology (Geology dept.)1998 -2001University of California Los Angeles, Space Science CenterUndergraduate Student Researcher: Investigated Trans-Ionospheric Pulse Pairs, their occurrence rates, and association with lightning.Coder: Designed web sites for UCLA's Space Science Center.1995
1997University of DelawareStudent Assistant: Assisted with the use of Ground Penetrating Radar to image subsurface structures.1994Awards and ScholarshipsSpot bonus for excelled performance, BPSpot bonus for discipline integration for reservoir description, BPSpot bonus and peer-to-peer recognition for performance under pressure while collecting data, BPRecipient: Knopf Scholarship for first-year graduate students interested in teaching, Dept. of Geosciences, Penn State.Teaching Assistant of the Year 1999-2000, Department of Geology, University of Delaware20102010200820022000OtherInformationExpert use of: Seisworks, ZMAP, Geoprobe, MATLAB, SMT, MS Office.Familiar use of: Petrel, ArcMap, Jason GW, USP, Modflow, SAC, FORTRAN, HTMLApprox. 12 years experience in complex scientific programmingIntermediate written and spoken SpanishField first aid/ CPR trainingHelicopter egress/water survival training10 years of corporate HSE trainingPublicationsandPresentationsM. Gherasim, R. Crider, S. Davis, E. Shoshitaishvili, M. Trout, Y. Quist, C. Casler, Q-compensation study at the Thunderhorse field, gulf of Mexico, The Leading Edge, 2010R.S. Zuelsdorf, C. Casler, R.J. Strangeway, C.T. Russell, "Ground Detection of Trans-Ionospheric Pulse Pairs by Stations in the National Lightning Detection Network", Geophysical Research Letters VOL.25, NO.4, 1998R.S. Zuelsdorf, R. Strangeway, C.T. Russell, C. Casler, H.J. Christian, R.C. Franz, "Trans-Ionospheric pulse pairs (TIPPs): Thier geographic distribution and seasonal variations", Geophysical Research Letters 24, 3165-3168, 1997.C. Casler, R. Zuelsdorf, R. Strangeway, C.T. Russell, A Comparison of TIPP Occurrence Rates and Lightning Rates, American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, Fall, 1996.ReferencesRic Simmons, Global Seismic Manager, BHP, 1360 Post Oak blvd, Houston, TX, 77056, 281-773-4584Craig Docherty, Sr Staff Geophysicist, BHP, 1360 Post Oak blvd, Houston, TX, 77056, PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLETimothy Watson, Geoscientist, Rosetta Resources, EMAIL AVAILABLEDr. Pablo Cervantes, Geologist, BP, PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEDr. Chuck Ammon, Department of Geosciences, 440 Deike bldg., The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16802, PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE, EMAIL AVAILABLEDr. John Madsen, Department of Geology, University of Delaware, 221 Academy St, Newark, DE, 19716, PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLEDr. James Pizzuto, Department of Geology, University of Delaware, 221 Academy St, Newark, DE, 19716, PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLEDr. Susan McGeary, Department of Geology, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, 19711. EMAIL AVAILABLEMore References Available upon request |
