Alan Alexeyev: Tell us a little bit about your current position and what you do, as well as how you found a job. Kumar Mahalingam: I am currently working as a procurement engineer in the hydraulic fracturing department at CUDD Energy Services. I started as a field engineer in 2017….
Alan is a graduate from the University of North Dakota with a Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering. He previously earned his BA in Mathematics from the University of Houston and a BS in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Wyoming. Alan is an active SPE member and has presented at petroleum conferences and exhibitions.
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.