Kanat Zhumagulov
About Kanat Zhumagulov
Kanat Zhumagulov is a Reservoir Engineer at Chevron in Lagos, Nigeria, with extensive experience in petroleum engineering roles at Tengizchevroil in Kazakhstan.
Current Role at Chevron
Kanat Zhumagulov currently works as a Reservoir Engineer at Chevron, a prominent energy corporation. Based in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria, he applies his extensive expertise in petroleum engineering to manage and optimize the performance of oil and gas reservoirs, ensuring efficient extraction and production processes.
Previous Experience at Tengizchevroil
Kanat Zhumagulov has had a comprehensive career at Tengizchevroil, with roles that spanned over a decade in Atyrau and Tengiz, Kazakhstan. Notably, he served as a Senior Petroleum Engineer from 2019 to 2023, where he led various engineering initiatives. Before that, he was part of the Staff PE Team and Reservoir Characterization and Modelling team, focusing on complex reservoir engineering tasks. His early roles included working on the Korolev IOR Project and the Sour Gas Injection Project as a Field Petroleum Engineer.
Educational Background
Kanat Zhumagulov holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Oklahoma, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. His academic foundation provided him with the technical skills and theoretical knowledge essential for his subsequent roles in the petroleum industry.
Professional Training and Technical Skills
Kanat Zhumagulov has accumulated over 800 hours of professional training from leading industry training providers. He is highly proficient in various technical tools such as Spotfire, Excel data analysis, IPM/IFM toolkit, KAPPA Ecrin, and Emeraude. Additionally, he has expertise in using Intersect and CHEARS reservoir simulators, history matching, and coupling surface and subsurface models. His skill set is complemented by experience in working within SCRUM teams, facilitating agile project management and collaborative workflows.
Career Aspirations
Kanat Zhumagulov is actively seeking international rotation-based opportunities in the petroleum engineering field. His substantial experience in reservoir engineering, combined with his technical expertise and professional training, positions him as a valuable candidate for global assignments in diverse and challenging environments.