Vanderlei Chicanha

Vanderlei Chicanha, SPE, is a senior drilling engineer for SLB in Brazil, bringing more than 19 years of experience in deepwater offshore and onshore drilling operations. His career spans projects across Brazil, Angola, Tanzania, Norway, Gabon, Namibia, and South Africa. As a project lead in well engineering, Chicanha has been involved in drilling system optimization initiatives focused on improving operational efficiency and overall performance. He holds a national diploma in mechanical engineering from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in South Africa and is an active SPE member and volunteer.