Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos
Seismic Interpreter
May – Dec 2023 / Feb – Dec 2024
- Responsibilities:
- Identified gas prospects in free areas for future hydrocarbon rounds.
- Assessed potential areas for natural hydrogen, geothermal energy, and CO2 storage.
- Initiated research projects and bidding processes for information acquisition in prospective energy areas.
- Conducted technical reviews of gas-related projects.
- Achievements:
- Proposed a new geological model for the Middle Magdalena Valley.
- Introduced cutting-edge information for energy source projects.
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Principal Structural Geologist
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
- Responsibilities:
- Interpreted 2D and 3D seismic data in the Colombian Pacific offshore.
- Produced ten structural balanced cross-sections and stratigraphic correlations.
- Led seismic interpretation efforts in the Colombian Pacific basins.
- Achievements:
- Defined structural styles and their variations along strike.
- Led and supported 2D seismic data interpretation.
Colombian Geological Survey
Principal Structural Geologist
May – Dec 2021
Field Geologist
Jan – Dec 2022
- Responsibilities:
- Interpreted 2D and 3D seismic data in Caribbean offshore basins.
- Identified hydrocarbon plays and generated eight structural balanced cross-sections.
- Supervised geological data acquisition for surficial geological maps.
- Achievements:
- Defined six new combined plays in frontier basins.
- Developed workflows for 3D quantitative seismic interpretation.
Universidad de Caldas
Principal Structural Geologist
Nov – Dec 2020
- Responsibilities:
- Interpreted 2D seismic data in the Sinú Offshore basin.
- Created six structural balanced cross-sections and stratigraphic correlations.
- Supervised seismic interpretation in the Colombian Pacific basins.
- Achievements:
- Identified shale tectonics’ role in siliciclastic reservoirs’ structure.
- Presented results at the AAPG International Meeting 2021.
University of Bergen
Senior Researcher
Feb – Sep 2020
PhD Stipend
Sep 2016 – Jan 2020
- Responsibilities:
- Interpreted 2D and 3D seismic data in the Norwegian Continental Shelf and North Sea.
- Conducted depth conversion, subsurface structural mapping, structural restorations, and well stratigraphic correlations.
- Estimated uncertainties and published research papers.
- Achievements:
- Published five papers in leading geological journals.
- Received the Basin Research Journal award for the most cited paper in 2023.
Faroe Petroleum
Senior Geoscientist
May 2014 – Aug 2015
- Responsibilities:
- Interpreted 2D and 3D seismic data, applied for APA rounds, and defined structural prospects.
- Conducted volume calculations and risk analysis.
- Achievements:
- Started as a summer intern and received a part-time contract due to outstanding performance.
Emerald Energy PLC
Exploration Geologist
May 2011 – Aug 2013
- Responsibilities:
- Interpreted 2D and 3D seismic data in Colombian basins, managed well proposals, and performed post-drill analysis.
- Developed static models, conducted petrophysical analysis, and managed projects.
- Achievements:
- Led the hydrocarbon discovery in the Putumayo Basin.
HOCOL SA
Exploration Geologist
Mar 2008 – Feb 2011
- Responsibilities:
- Conducted operational geology, developed static models, and supported seismic acquisition and processing.
- Managed bidding processes for geological services.
- Achievements:
- Contributed significantly to geological service bidding and seismic programs.
B&M Exploration Ltd
Structural Geologist and Seismic Interpreter
Jan 2005 – Dec 2007
- Responsibilities:
- Interpreted 2D and 3D seismic data in Colombian basins, analyzed wells, and identified prospects.
- Performed volume calculations and risk analysis.
- Achievements:
- Made significant contributions to prospect identification and maturation.
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Research Geologist
Nov 2003 – Apr 2005
- Responsibilities:
- Conducted sedimentological analysis, photo-geomorphological evaluations, and surficial geological mapping.
- Led field research efforts.
🔬 Research Focus: Basin studies
Tectonostratigraphy and Fault Analysis
- Description: Investigates the tectonic and stratigraphic evolution of high-displacement normal faults, particularly in the Norwegian Sea. Aims to develop models that explain the structural and stratigraphic variations observed in different geological settings.
Seismic Interpretation and Structural Geology
- Description: Focuses on interpreting 2D and 3D seismic data to understand subsurface structures and geological formations. Includes the generation of balanced cross-sections and stratigraphic correlations, with applications in hydrocarbon exploration and geological mapping.
Hydrocarbon and Mineral Resource Exploration
- Description: Examines prospective areas for hydrocarbon resources, natural hydrogen, geothermal energy, and CO2 storage. This research includes assessing subsurface traps and structural features to enhance resource exploration and development.
Geomorphological and Geological Evolution
- Description: Studies the geomorphological and geological evolution of regions and their interactions with prehispanic cultures. This includes analyzing how geological processes have influenced cultural development over time.
Publications and Knowledge Dissemination
- Description: Contributes to leading geological journals with research findings and models. Focuses on sharing insights gained from seismic studies and geological interpretations to advance the field of earth sciences.