ALKASIM AHMAD GAMBO

Petroleum Engineer | Data-Driven Operations Optimization | Production Excellence
Kano, NG.

About

Highly driven Petroleum Engineer with a 3.58/5.0 GPA and expertise in optimizing drilling operations, reservoir engineering, and production for leading E&P operators. Proven leader in data-driven strategies, delivering 15% improvement in logistics efficiency and 30% regional environmental standards adherence. Leverages advanced analytics (Python) and strategic problem-solving to drive cost reduction, maximize reserve recovery, and ensure sustainable field operations.

Work

NESREA
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Environmental Compliance Officer (NYSC)

Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Summary

Executed environmental compliance audits and community outreach initiatives, significantly improving regional environmental standards.

Highlights

Executed 10+ environmental compliance audits across Kaduna industrial facilities, contributing to 30% regional improvement in environmental standards adherence.

Designed and launched 7 community outreach initiatives, educating 500+ residents on sustainable practices to enhance social license to operate.

Investigated environmental complaints using structured root-cause analysis, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to resolve compliance issues.

Authored technical compliance reports, providing critical data to support regulatory decision-making and enforcement actions.

Overone Consultancy Limited
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Supply Chain & Logistics Coordinator

Diffa, Diffa, Niger

Summary

Orchestrated end-to-end cross-border supply chain operations, ensuring 100% on-time delivery and continuous field support for critical consumables.

Highlights

Orchestrated 100% on-time delivery of 50+ critical consumables across the Niger-Chad corridor, directly reducing operational downtime and supporting continuous field operations.

Engineered customs clearance optimization, reducing cross-border delays by 15% through strategic liaison with regulatory authorities and systematic process automation.

Maintained 100% inventory accuracy through cycle counts and Python-based demand forecasting, preventing stock-outs critical to field operations.

Coordinated logistics partners across 3+ countries, implementing data-driven planning and vendor performance management to ensure supply continuity.

Maihali Drilling Company
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Drilling Operations Intern (SIWES II)

Kano, Kano State, Nigeria

Summary

Analyzed geological data and borehole characteristics to optimize drilling strategies, ensuring 100% uptime on active drilling campaigns.

Highlights

Analyzed geological data and borehole characteristics to optimize drilling strategies for 5+ wells across varying terrain types.

Operated and maintained critical drilling equipment (rotary drill bits, mud circulation systems), ensuring 100% uptime on active drilling campaigns.

Formulated drilling fluids and conducted rheological analysis, optimizing gel strength, plastic viscosity, and filtration loss for wellbore stability.

NNPC (Nigerian Pipeline & Storage Co.)
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Pipeline Integrity & Maintenance Intern (SIWES I)

Kano, Kano State, Nigeria

Summary

Monitored pipeline integrity and conducted systematic defect inspections across 20+ km of transmission lines, improving reliability and operational safety.

Highlights

Monitored pipeline integrity and conducted systematic defect inspections across 20+ km of transmission lines, identifying corrosion, deformation, and integrity risks before escalation.

Assisted in preventive maintenance scheduling and asset documentation, improving reliability tracking and reducing emergency repairs by 12%.

Utilized technical drawings, engineering standards, and compliance verification to ensure installation compliance and operational safety.

Education

Bayero University Kano
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria

Bachelor of Engineering

Petroleum Engineering

Grade: 3.58/5.00

Courses

Reservoir Engineering

Drilling Engineering

Petroleum Economics

Well Testing

Formation Evaluation

Petroleum Production Operations

Petroleum Geology

Production Geomechanics

Languages

English
Hausa

Certificates

NYSC Certificate

Issued By

NYSC

NSE (Nigerian Society of Engineers) - Graduate Member

Issued By

Nigerian Society of Engineers

McKinsey Forward Program

Issued By

McKinsey

Aspire Leaders Program

Issued By

Harvard-affiliated

Cisco Cybersecurity Essentials Certification

Issued By

Cisco

Interests

Data-Driven Energy Solutions
Sustainable Oil & Gas Technology
Production Optimization
Digital Transformation in E&P
Emerging Energy Innovation
Technical Leadership
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)

Active Student Member.

E3 Earth Energy and Environment Conference

Attendee.

Oil & Gas Industry Conference

Bridging Industry and Academia.

Environmental & Clean Water Advocacy Volunteer

Community Outreach Programs.

Projects

Rheological Study of Local and Beneficiated Clay Using Bagasse (Final Year Project)

Summary

Engineered sustainable drilling mud formulations using locally sourced clay and sugarcane bagasse byproduct to develop cost-effective, environmentally sustainable solutions for Nigerian drilling operations.

Skills

Cybersecurity
Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)
Reservoir Engineering
Drilling Operations & Optimization
Production Engineering
Well Log Interpretation
Drilling Fluids Design
Rheological Analysis
HSE Excellence
Environmental Compliance
Root Cause Analysis
Cost Reduction Engineering
PETROMODE
PIPESIM
Python (Data Analysis & Forecasting)
Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
Microsoft Office Suite
Technical Report Writing
McKinsey Problem-Solving Framework
Data Analytics
Operational Optimization
HSE Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Cross-Border Supply Chain Management
Team Leadership
Strategic Planning