35 years of upstream oil and gas exploration and production experience, primarily with Shell; both onshore US and offshore GOM. Registered Professional Engineer (Mechanical-Louisiana)(Retired). Specializing in Managerial and Technical aspects of topsides (offshore) and surface (onshore) engineering, construction, and operations. Exploration Venture Manager of subsurface Geoscientists during the discovery and development of 4 significant offshore projects: Alex (HPHT), Einset, North Marlin and Crosby. Involved in evaluating and entering 6 world-class onshore gas plays; Pinedale Anticline, Barnett Shale, Haynesville Shale, Eagle Ford Shale, Marcellus Shale, Mississippi Lime. Experience dealing with concept selection and design for onshore, island based and offshore arctic exploration prospects. Assisted exploration with new entries and assisting NVBD in evaluating new business ventures.Performed due diligence audits of field facilities and records As Global Surface Engineering Technology Advisor; search, found and reviewed new and emerging technologies which are designed to help the development of onshore oil and gas projects.