Career Development
Discover how engineer Tim Ong, SPE, built a successful career in energy by leveraging transferable skills, embracing mentorship, and navigating a nonlinear path from medical instrumentation to innovation, digital transformation, and leadership.
CCUS and underground gas storage researcher Youwei He shares his insights on energy innovation, academic leadership, SPE service, and the future of subsurface carbon storage.
2026 TWA Energy Influencer Muhammad Karimi shares how he transformed academic research into a globally deployed energy technology, offering insights on innovation, entrepreneurship, oilfield digitalization, and the energy transition.
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Norm Warpinski, Pinnacle, and Keng Seng Chan, Petronas, discuss the differences between E&P and service companies, along with their personal career experiences. -
Cajetan Onu, senior reservoir geologist, Total E&P UK, talks about the importance of hard work.
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Linda Ames reflects on how she has moved between operating and service companies during her career and provides advice on choosing the right path for you.
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Past SPE President Bill Cobb sheds light on getting the most out of SPE involvement.
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Training and mentoring young professionals is a valuable investment in future prosperity of the industry. The companies of the future must have a clear strategy to attract talent and engage and retain their talented human assets across the workforce generations.
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John Yearwood, Smith International, discusses his career turning points, how his company is positioning itself for the recovery and advice for young professionals.
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An interview with Ana Zambelli covering her career path, mentoring, career advice and work/life balance.
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Former SPE President Eve Sprunt discusses her career, generalist vs. specialist career paths, and how to make career path decisions.
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A look at Calgary, Canada's energy capital.
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What are the differences between working for an oil and gas company and a service company? This issue was written to help you answer that question. TWA Editor Luis Ayala gives you a preview.
