Rajesh M. N.
Thrissur
Summary
Drilling data analyst with team leadership experience and a management degree in oil and gas operations. Delivers real-time analytics and performance evaluation to improve operational efficiency and reduce non-productive time. Produces actionable insights for data-driven decision-making and process improvement.
Overview
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1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
DRILLING DATA ANALYST
SLB
Dehradun
2026.03 - Current
- Analyzed data trends to enhance operational decision-making processes.
- Generated reports and extracted data to develop analytics on key performance and operational metrics for informed decision-making.
- Developed dashboards utilizing visualization tools for real-time data insights.
- Built visualizations that enabled users to quickly interpret results from complex analyses.
- Provided data-driven solutions to support decision making.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and validate data requirements.
- Analyzed and tracked data to prepare forecasts and identify trends, supporting strategic planning efforts.
- Created reports summarizing findings for management review, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic initiatives.
- Conducted workshops and training sessions for non-technical staff on data analytics and data-driven decision-making.
- Explored methods to enhance efficiency by identifying improvement opportunities.
DRILLING DATA ANALYST
NOV India Pvt. Ltd
Dehradun
2023.03 - 2026.03
- Provided drilling data analytics using KPI functions to help clients reduce non-productive time and address major operational issues.
- Improved drilling optimization and reduced NPT by delivering timely, accurate warnings on ongoing drilling operations using SAP and KPI functions.
- Adding value to Drilling Optimization by generating T&D, DExponent, Stick-slip and Well Hydraulics with models and offset wells data.
- Delivering analytics reports like Well economics by taking connection time, slip to slip benchmarks and ILT analysis.
- Compiled daily operations reports for all onshore wells at ONGC, India, highlighting efficiency metrics through various KPI functions.
- Delivered daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly, and end-of-well operational reports with user-defined benchmarks for all client operational assets, contributing to reductions in ILT and well costs.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Productry Technologies
Kochi
2021.03 - 2023.03
- Directed day-to-day operations by implementing short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Managed the budget, accounting, and payroll processes to ensure all deadlines were met efficiently.
- Completed 5 projects within 95% of budget while maximizing efficiency and resource utilization.
- Collaborated with startup IT firm to deliver small-scale and large-scale services efficiently and on time, developing and maintaining operations staff for multiple concurrent projects.
- Planned the project starting from project cost, duration, manpower etc.
- Successfully plan and executed the project according to roadmap.
- Conducted daily and weekly scrum meetings to identify the roadblocks and mitigation ways for project progress.
- Performed weekly discussions with the client on project details.
REAL TIME DATA ADMINISTRATOR / SENIOR MONITORING SUPERVISOR
Petrolink Data Services Pvt. Ltd
Kochi
2013.01 - 2021.03
- Collaborated with leading real time data service company in the oil and gas field within Real Time Data Services Centre.
- Performed 24 X 7 monitoring and KPI analysis, enabling clients to reduce non-productive time and address major operational issues.
- Experienced in monitoring and resolving health and performance issues of multiple servers and node balancers, thereby reduced server outage issues to 99%.
- Helped the Data Operations Centre to successfully automate the real time data monitoring and reduce the operations team manpower by 33% and enhance the quality of real time data monitoring to 95%.
- Served as point of contact to develop, test, and enhance efficiency of new products.
- Presented and trained the company's new products to Petrolink Global Management, all operation centre leads and sales and marketing heads for achieving new business.
DATA ANALYST
Petrolink Data Services Pvt. Ltd
Kochi
2012.08 - 2013.01
- Prepared and delivered Global Operations Daily Report with 100% accuracy to Petrolink Senior Management
- Resolved data delivery issues through direct discussions with clients including DS, WSG, MWD/LWD, DE, ML, TP, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Supported data aggregation and transmission from rig to office 24x7 to ensure seamless operations.
- Trained new data analysts on RT monitoring, improving team competency and knowledge transfer.
- Created monitoring manuals based on various RT displays and client requirements which helped team members and used in training sessions.
MUDLOGGER / DATA ENGINEER
Oil Field Instrumentation Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
2004.05 - 2012.08
- Managed mud logging unit through timely report delivery, sensor calibration, and real-time monitoring to support drilling operations.
- Worked closely with DIC and Well Site Geologist by Delivering Mud logging Reports timely & accurately to achieve successful completion of the exploration of the wells.
- Monitored and reported drilling issues like mud loss, pit gain, high torque, drill break, pressure drop, gas parameters etc.
- Prepared and delivered well reports, completion logs, and composite logs to WSG, facilitating informed decision-making during drilling.
- Calibrated and maintained sensors to ensure functionality, delivering reliable mud logging service to clients.
- Experienced in ERD & HP-HT wells other than conventional Exploratory & Development wells and was in-charge of unit while drilling of deepest On- Land well in KG Basin, India.
GUEST LECTURER - GEOLOGY
GSHSS
Thrissur
2000.06 - 2004.05
- Delivered engaging Geology classes to higher secondary students, enhancing their understanding of geological concepts.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student understanding.
- Led Higher Secondary School section, fostering effective teaching and learning environments for students.
PROJECT SCIENTIST
Kerala State Land Use Board
Thrissur
1999.06 - 2000.05
- Developed hydrological, land capability, and land use maps to support planning and resource management for local bodies in Kerala state, India.
- Conducted research on land use patterns and environmental impacts.
- Collaborated with local government agencies on land management strategies.
Education
MBA - Oil & Gas Management
UPES
Dehradun, India2026-09
PG Diploma - GIS
KITTTS
Kerala, India2005-01
M.Sc. - Geology
Kannur University
Kerala, India1999-01
Skills
- Operations management
- Project management
- Drilling data analytics
- Real-time drilling operations
- Performance analysis
- Performance benchmarking
- Data delivery
- Process improvement
- Real-time monitoring
- Team leadership
- KPI evaluation
- Data visualization
Certification
Diploma in Computer Applications
LANGUAGES
English, Hindi & Malayalam
PUBLICATIONS
Co-Author of “An Introduction to Physical Geology and Geomorphology” a widely used reference book among Geology students and teachers from 2002.
Timeline
DRILLING DATA ANALYST
SLB
2026.03 - Current
DRILLING DATA ANALYST
NOV India Pvt. Ltd
2023.03 - 2026.03
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Productry Technologies
2021.03 - 2023.03
REAL TIME DATA ADMINISTRATOR / SENIOR MONITORING SUPERVISOR
Petrolink Data Services Pvt. Ltd
2013.01 - 2021.03
DATA ANALYST
Petrolink Data Services Pvt. Ltd
2012.08 - 2013.01
MUDLOGGER / DATA ENGINEER
Oil Field Instrumentation Pvt. Ltd.
2004.05 - 2012.08
GUEST LECTURER - GEOLOGY
GSHSS
2000.06 - 2004.05
PROJECT SCIENTIST
Kerala State Land Use Board
1999.06 - 2000.05
MBA - Oil & Gas Management
UPES
PG Diploma - GIS
KITTTS
M.Sc. - Geology
Kannur University