Samuel Ighalo

Halliburton

Samuel Ighalo is a drilling advisor, project management, at Halliburton responsible for providing well engineering support to oil and gas operations across multiple regions including North America, Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. He participates in a variety of projects which span the lifecycle of well construction and is involved with business development and the bids/tender process.

Career Development

Weathering the Downturn—Stay in School or Return to School?

What are the pros and cons of staying in school or returning to school, and what should YPs do to best secure their future in the oil and gas industry?

December 14, 2020 • Samuel Ighalo • The Way Ahead
Career Development

The New Normal? Four Ways To Supercharge Your Way To Effective Remote Work

It goes by many names: remote work, telework, and work from home being some of the most common. Once the purview of Silicon Valley and the tech world, it has suddenly become the new way of working for millions of office workers across the globe.

June 5, 2020 • Samuel Ighalo • The Way Ahead
Job Search

The True Market Value of a Good Petroleum Engineer

When it comes to exploration and production, well-rounded petroleum engineers are the best candidates for finding out why something is happening, how it is happening, and what you can do to better your wells.

April 5, 2020 • Samuel Ighalo • The Way Ahead
Career Development

Braving the Slump: Petroleum Engineering is Not a Dead-End Career

While oil price and public perception may act as near-term threats to the industry, an industry in flux is an opportune time for new entrants to make their mark.

June 9, 2019 • Samuel Ighalo • The Way Ahead
Job Search

Getting Your Foot in the Door: How Artificial Intelligence Might Stand Between You and Your Next Job

In addition to affecting how young professionals will do their jobs in the future, the arrival of AI can have an effect on how they find jobs in the present. How can YPs prepare for the increasingly automated hiring processes?

December 26, 2018 • Samuel Ighalo • The Way Ahead
Career Development

What Will Your Job Look Like in the Future? Three Bold Predictions

The TWA HR Discussion team explores three trends that will change the way we will work in the future.

September 23, 2018 • Samuel Ighalo • The Way Ahead
Digital Transformation

Keeping Up With the Digital Age: What is Data Analytics all about?

This interview explores the opportunities, challenges, and what young professionals need to know to have a rewarding career in drilling data analytics.

June 21, 2018 • Samuel Ighalo • The Way Ahead
Business

Transformational Changes During M&As: An Interview With Uwem Ukpong, Chief Integration Officer, BHGE

The success or failure of a M&A deal hinges on how well the two involved companies can integrate. What are the main drivers for a successful integration?

February 25, 2018 • Samuel Ighalo • The Way Ahead
Career Development

Perspectives on Career Transitions: Life Stories From Six E&P Industry Professionals

Six young professionals share the stories of the career transitions they have faced, the challenges involved, and the soft skills they used to succeed in them.

January 18, 2016 • Samuel Ighalo • The Way Ahead
Business

The Price Is Right: What Makes an M&A Deal Go Round, and What You Can Do When Companies Combine

The TWA Forum editors discuss with experts about what is driving the market, and how to prepare yourself if you are employed on either side of a M&A transaction.

September 8, 2015 • Islin Munisteri • The Way Ahead