Shivkumar Patil
About Shivkumar Patil
Shivkumar Patil is a Sr. Subsea System Engineer at Aker Solutions with extensive experience in subsea engineering and flow assurance.
Title and Role
Shivkumar Patil is currently a Sr. Subsea System Engineer at Aker Solutions. He has been with the company in this role since 2020, and he works in the Oslo Area, Norway. His extensive career in subsea engineering has involved various significant roles and responsibilities within Aker Solutions.
Career at Aker Solutions
Shivkumar Patil has a long history with Aker Solutions. In addition to his current role, he has held several positions at the company. From 2017 to 2019, he was a Subsea System Engineer in Houston, Texas. Prior to that, from 2014 to 2017, he served as a Project Engineer also in Houston. Between 2009 and 2014, he specialized in Subsea Process, Pump, and Flow Assurance. Additionally, he worked as a Subsea System Engineer for a year from 2008 to 2009 and briefly joined Reservoir Description Services as a Reservoir Engineer in 2008.
Earlier Experience and Education
Earlier in his career, Shivkumar Patil worked as a Research Assistant at the Institute of Northern Engineering from 2005 to 2007. His academic background includes a Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, earned between 2005 and 2007. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University, completed between 2001 and 2005.
Expertise in Simulation Tools
Shivkumar Patil has expertise in using advanced simulation tools critical for subsea engineering projects. His skills include proficiency with OLGA, PIPESIM, and HYSYS Upstream. These tools are essential for simulating and ensuring the efficiency and safety of subsea production systems.
Specialization in Phase Behavior Analysis
Shivkumar Patil specializes in phase behavior analysis using PVTsim. This expertise is crucial for optimizing subsea production systems by ensuring efficient hydrocarbon transport and production. His specialization helps mitigate risks and improve operational efficiency in complex subsea environments.