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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John MacArthur shares his thoughts on leadership. -
Carole Nakhle argues that the oil sector could attract new talent by improving its image among students and ensuring that women are equally drawn to the industry.
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Young professionals talk about their loyalty to the E&P industry, their motivation, and the importance of cross-disciplinary moves.
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Francesco Cuomo discusses his development path and the importance of self-determination.
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In this interview, Estrella relates adventure stories of exploring for Brazilian oil, his passion for technology and our industry, and shows his wise insight, modesty, and charm.
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Editor Thomas Bruni reviews this issue’s range of opinions on the value of multiple career disciplines.
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In April, Stuart Ferguson, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President with Weatherford, provided the Aberdeen Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) with a lunchtime session of career advice.
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Rafi Khouri of Champion Technologies learns from his globe-trotting travels, courtesy of the oil industry.
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Schlumberger field engineer Celeste A. Pastorini notes the challenges facing women in the oil and gas industry.
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Why conflicts often occur on the job, and how to overcome them.
