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Academic and Professional Background
University of Tulsa: Research Assistant, TUSTP (Tulsa University Separation Technology Projects).
2001- 2006
Conducted multiple experimental campaigns in a multiphase flow loop on separation and multiphase flow. Implemented instrumentation installation and modified data acquisition system (LabView) to fit different requirements.
Developed modeling tools to predict multiphase flow and separation design and performance.
Built a working relationship with multiple Oil & Gas engineers from graduate school
Chevron ETC: Subject matter expert on Multiphase Flow, Multiphase Flow Conditioning, Gas/Liquid and Liquid/Liquid separation and Compact separation
2006-2020
Flow Assurance from design to operations support (offshore and onshore)
Multiphase Flow and Droplet size prediction expertise for Separation and Flow Assurance applications
Research & Development (R&D) program manager (Multiphase Flow Conditioning)
Mentoring on different topics including Multiphase Flow and GLCC separator to engineers, interns and university students
Experience in GLCC separator from design to operations support
Avila Multiphase Flow Consulting, LLC: Independent Consultant
2021 - present
In 2021, created “Avila Multiphase Flow Consulting, LLC” to provide Training and Technical services in the Multiphase Flow Conditioning area for the Oil & Gas Industry
Achievements
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U.S. Patent No. 10,544,630. Systems and Methods for Slug Mitigation. Jan 28, 2020;
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U.S. Patent No 8,574,350. Water Separation Systems and Methods. Nov 5, 2013;
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SPE Outstanding Technical Editor. 2012, 2021