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Atul Solanki

Chennai

Summary

Reservoir Engineer with 4+ years of experience in dynamic reservoir simulation, surveillance support, and software validation across upstream workflows. Experienced in building, validating, and supporting simulation models using CMG IMEX and Nexus. Actively supporting four Shell assets under WRFM and contributing to ensemble modelling in collaboration with service providers. Exposure to Shell’s in-house MoReS simulator and basic familiarity with Python. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, model QA/QC, and supporting business-critical reservoir decisions through simulation insights.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineer Process Data SubSurface and Wells

Shell
01.2025 - Current
  • Ensemble Modelling (Reservoir Simulation)

- Working with service providers to test and validate ensemble-based reservoir modelling workflows.

- Hands-on with CMG IMEX and Halliburton Nexus simulators.

- Involved in benchmarking simulation tools and workflow robustness under uncertainty.

  • Well and Reservoir Facility Management

- Supporting ARR/AWR planning and optimization for four Shell assets.

- Applying WRFM and Production Technology training to real-world workflows including opportunity/threat management, well integrity, and intervention planning.

- Conducting WRFM Factory Workstream exercises and cross-functional reviews.

- Collaborating with production technologists and facilities engineers to enhance WRFM planning and execution.

Well Reservoir Facility Management Practitioner

Shell
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Cross-Disciplinary Technical Training Well and Reservoir Management (WRFM Basics)

- Certified WRFM Practitioner with comprehensive understanding of integrated WRFM workflows.

  • Proficient in:

- Surveillance & Data Management

- Opportunity & Threat Management

- Annual Reviews (ARR/AWR)

  • Production Technology (PT100) with which Gained practical awareness in:

- IPSM Modelling, Well Construction, and Completion Design

- Sand Control, Acidizing, Hydraulic Fracturing, and Perforating

- Artificial Lift Systems (ESP, Gas Lift), Well Integrity, and Tubing Stress Analysis

- Well Control, Barriers, Well Kill Techniques, and Intervention Planning

- Solids Management, Materials & Corrosion, and PVT Behavior

  • Successfully passed a comprehensive certification exam validating production technology competencies.

Engineer Process Data SubSurface and Wells

Shell
12.2022 - 12.2024
  • Reservoir Modelling PetroSigns

- Contributed to development and QA of Shell’s in-house reservoir modelling suite.

- Performed testing and workflow validation using CMG-CoFlow.

- Created technical documentation to support end-user adoption.

- Applied Agile methodologies for iterative software improvements.

  • Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
  • Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.

Reservoir Engineer

Cairn Oil and Gas
04.2021 - 11.2022
  • Utilized CMG-IMEX for reservoir simulation to forecast production and optimize well placement.
  • Translated simulation results into actionable insights for well perforation strategies and production forecasts.
  • Provided technical support for reservoir model construction and simulation workflows.
  • Developed production forecasts for various field development scenarios.
  • Awarded the Café Award for exceptional contributions to Well Monitoring & Surveillance
  • Designed a dashboard for monitoring and surveillance of 30 development wells.

Graduate Engineer Trainee

Cairn Oil and Gas
10.2020 - 03.2021
  • Participated in a rotational program (BOLD program) across Reservoir, Drilling, and Petroleum Engineering.
  • Gained proficiency in reservoir engineering software (Kappa Ecrin, PetEx Prosper).
  • Explored well abandonment techniques and hydraulic rod pumping systems for tight oil reservoirs.

Undergraduate Visiting Research Scholar

University of Regina
05.2019 - 07.2019

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Petroleum Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad
05-2020

Post Graduate Program - Data Science and Business Analytics

Texas McCombs School of Business
07.2022

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

St. Paul Higher Secondary School
01.2016

Skills

  • Reservoir Simulation
  • MS Excel Intermediate
  • Python

Certification

  • Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II
  • AI For Everyone
  • Excel Skills for Business: Essentials
  • CMG Modelling Workflows
  • Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate I

Languages

English (Professional Working)
French (Elementary)
Hindi (Native or Bilingual)

Publications

Determination and Prediction of Dissociation Constants and Related Thermodynamic Properties for 2-(Butylamino) ethanol, m-Xylylenediamine, 3-Picolylamine, Isopentylamine and 4-(Aminoethyl)-piperidine

Timeline

Well Reservoir Facility Management Practitioner

Shell
05.2025 - 07.2025

Engineer Process Data SubSurface and Wells

Shell
01.2025 - Current

Engineer Process Data SubSurface and Wells

Shell
12.2022 - 12.2024

Reservoir Engineer

Cairn Oil and Gas
04.2021 - 11.2022

Graduate Engineer Trainee

Cairn Oil and Gas
10.2020 - 03.2021

Undergraduate Visiting Research Scholar

University of Regina
05.2019 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Technology - Petroleum Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad

Post Graduate Program - Data Science and Business Analytics

Texas McCombs School of Business

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

St. Paul Higher Secondary School
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