OZLEN SERDAROGLU
Project Manager
Ankara
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Lead Reservoir and Production Engineer
ARAR Petrol A.Ş
Ankara
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Project Management & Control for Assigned R&D Projects
- Composing Field Development Studies and Master Plans according to technical and financial optimization
- Official reporting of company activities to government bodies
- Assisted in acquiring new assets by performing due diligence on potential acquisitions, evaluating reserves, and analyzing economic viability.
- Conducted rigorous production forecasting to guide long-term planning and budgeting decisions.
- Implemented advanced surveillance techniques to monitor reservoir performance and optimize production operations.
- Conducted comprehensive uncertainty analyses for improved reserve estimations and project evaluations.
- Enhanced communication between engineering disciplines by developing streamlined workflows for effective collaboration.
- Reduced operating costs by implementing cost-effective reservoir management strategies.
- Performed risk assessments to identify potential uncertainties in reserve estimations and project economics.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated field development plans for optimal resource extraction.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify and deploy optimal strategies for handling drilling needs.
- Offered technical guidance on regulatory applications and strategy implementation.
- Determined level of compliance and technical feasibility of proposed initiatives.
- Evaluated new field development opportunities through detailed reservoir characterization studies.
- Coordinated activities of workers engaged in research, planning and development.
Reservoir Engineer and Manager
Turkish Petroleum
Ankara, Ankara
01.1997 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated field development plans for optimal resource extraction.
- Conducted rigorous production forecasting to guide long-term planning and budgeting decisions.
- Assisted in acquiring new assets by performing due diligence on potential acquisitions, evaluating reserves, and analyzing economic viability.
- Enhanced oil recovery through advanced water flooding techniques and polymer injections.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Supervised reserve estimations, production enhancement projects and their implementation.
- Evaluated new field development opportunities through detailed reservoir characterization studies.
- Managed and cross-trained reservoir engineers and reservoir geologists to maximize team agility and performance in integrated studies
- Provided consultancy to general management and other government bodies in international assets development such as in Iran, Russia, Egypt and Equador
- Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
- Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
- Reported departmental achievements and studies to General Management
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Developed comprehensive risk management plan, minimizing potential disruptions to business operations.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Optimized well placement with the integration of geological, petrophysical, and production data.
- Implemented advanced surveillance techniques to monitor reservoir performance and optimize production operations.
- Conducted comprehensive uncertainty analyses for improved reserve estimations and project evaluations.
- Enhanced communication between engineering disciplines by developing streamlined workflows for effective collaboration.
- Identified bypassed pay zones through careful analysis of well logs and pressure data, leading to increased reserves.
- Improved reservoir performance by conducting comprehensive reservoir simulations and analyses.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University
01.2014 - 01.2016
Master’s - Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering
METU
01.2001 - 01.2004
Bachelor’s - Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering
METU
01.1992 - 01.1997
PMI
Skills
Project management
Technical reporting
Uncertainty analysis
Field development planning
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Quality control
Decision-making
Effective communication
Attention to detail
Task prioritization
Participated Projects
- TPAO reserves assessment by DeGolyer and MacNaughton in Ankara and Houston
- Rapid field development projects with OFM in participation with Schlumberger in Calgary, Canada
- Carbon dioxide, polymer and surfactant injection EOR projects development for heavy oil and fractured carbonate reservoirs
- Coal bed methane assessment in Zonguldak for MTA
- Off-shore gas field reserve studies and field development projects in Marmara and Black Sea
- K.Marmara and Değirmenköy underground gas storage reservoir modelling and development
- Production enhancement in gas and oil wells with hydraulic fracturing projects
- Production enhancement with radial drilling in oil wells
- Contribution in development of reservoir and production database in TPAO Production Department
- Plunger lift design for gas wells in Thrace
- Shale gas reservoir development at eastern Turkey
- Technical support for Turkish Petroleum Congress between 2004-2015
Certification
Project Management Professional
Timeline
Lead Reservoir and Production Engineer
ARAR Petrol A.Ş
01.2019 - 01.2024
MBA - Business Administration
Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University
01.2014 - 01.2016
Master’s - Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering
METU
01.2001 - 01.2004
Reservoir Engineer and Manager
Turkish Petroleum
01.1997 - 01.2019
Bachelor’s - Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering
METU
01.1992 - 01.1997
Project Management Professional
PMI
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