Career Development
From Saudi Aramco boardrooms to leadership classrooms, and from a personal fitness journey to mentoring the next generation of professionals, Rehman Akhtar's career has been defined by continuous growth and reinvention.
Academic research can help bridge the gap between innovation and industry. In this interview, 2026 TWA Energy Influencer Sherif Fakher, SPE, reflects on his experiences in academia, SPE, and the importance of collaboration, innovation, and rethinking waste as a resource in the transition to a more sustainable energy future.
In this interview, Sushma Bhan, energy data, AI leader, and technical director of the SPE Data Science and Engineering Analytics Technical Section, shares lessons from 3 decades at Shell, discussing digital transformation, the future of AI in upstream operations, leadership development, and career advice for the next generation of energy professionals.
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How do energy professionals stay relevant through downturns, restructuring, and technological change? Discover four pillars of personal branding that build a reputation capable of compounding across every stage of your career. -
Discover how the next generation of energy leaders is driving innovation and reshaping the future of the global energy industry in this SPE Live with 2026 SPE President Jennifer Miskimins and three young professionals, including Hitisha Dadlani, deputy editor in chief of TWA.
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The 5-year multidisciplinary program will offer students the opportunity to earn a BS in engineering and an MS in business.
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Rodriguez reflects on engineering growth, systems thinking, and how strong technical foundations remain valuable across evolving industries.
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Seven young professionals were selected to represent SPE at the 2026 Emerging Leaders Alliance Conference.
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A global portal to collaboration and growth, the Student Chapter Development Workshop connects SPE student chapters worldwide to exchange knowledge and learn from industry experts, all under the 2026 theme of catalyzing carbon management innovation.
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Brittany N. Cole offers career advice on how new graduates can avoid the “busy but ineffective” trap, prioritize high-impact work, and build strategic value in their first 90 days to accelerate long-term career growth in an AI-driven workforce.
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Standing out in today’s AI-saturated job market isn’t about doing more, but about developing and communicating distinctive, thoughtful insights that make you memorable rather than just polished and competent.
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Ibnu Hafiz Satria, SPE, shares his first offshore experience while working as an engineer for Petronas in Malaysia.
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Tips on how to create a targeted, results-driven CV and optimized LinkedIn profile that pass automated screening systems and effectively showcase your value to recruiters.
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