Carlos David Cardona
About Carlos David Cardona
Carlos David Cardona is a Trading Risk Analyst at Chevron in Houston, Texas, with extensive experience in supply planning and risk management in the energy sector.
Current Position at Chevron
Carlos David Cardona currently works at Chevron as a Trading Risk Analyst in Houston, Texas, United States. His role involves focusing on both financial and physical exposure in natural gas and liquids trading risk control. He specializes in market and operational risk assessment, including the communication and resolution of risk metrics and breaches.
Previous Roles and Experience
Carlos David Cardona has held multiple roles in the energy sector, contributing extensive experience in supply and trading. From 2019 to 2021, he worked as a VCO Analyst in Supply & Trading at Chevron in Houston. Prior to that, he served as Optimization & Supply Planner at Nalco Champion, An Ecolab Company, from 2017 to 2019. He also has experience as a Supply Planner at Univar Solutions from 2014 to 2017 in Dallas/Fort Worth Area and as a Buyer/Planner at StatLab from 2012 to 2014. Earlier in his career, he was Materials Supply Manager at SES 21 USA in Carrollton, TX for 11 months in 2011.
Educational Background
Carlos David Cardona completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at The University of Dallas, from 2012 to 2014. This advanced education provided him with a solid foundation in business administration, complementing his extensive practical experience in the energy and trading sectors.
Expertise in Energy Trading Software
Carlos David Cardona is proficient in specialized software tools used in energy trading and risk management, specifically Endur and Solarc RA. These tools are essential for managing the complexities of trading risk in the energy market, and his expertise in these areas highlights his technical skills in the sector.
Specialization in Natural Gas and NGL Markets
Carlos David Cardona has an in-depth understanding of the NatGas and NGL commodity markets. His expertise includes the development and maintenance of forward curves for natural gas and NGL commodities, as well as a strong comprehension of derivatives and physical pricing mechanisms. His skills in analyzing market mechanics and price fundamental variables add significant value to his role as a Trading Risk Analyst.