Miguel Saldana
About Miguel Saldana
Professional Role at Chevron
Miguel Saldana currently holds the position of Digital Product Owner/WIT Performance Engineer at Chevron in Houston, Texas. In this role, he supports the Workover and Intervention Team (WIT) by developing, tracking, and analyzing performance metrics to drive team improvement. His specialization in real-time data acquisition and analytics further strengthens his contributions to the Midcontinent Business Unit at Chevron.
Previous Experience at Chevron
Before his current role, Miguel Saldana worked at Chevron as a DCAP Drilling Engineer from 2012 to 2020, spanning 8 years in the Houston, Texas Area. This role involved executing drilling operations and applying his engineering expertise to ensure efficient and safe drilling procedures.
Academic Background and Achievements
Miguel Saldana has a diverse educational background. He studied Mechanical Engineering and earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo between 2001 and 2006. Saldana advanced his studies at the University of Southern California, where he obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Petroleum Engineering with a focus on Smart Oilfield Technologies from 2010 to 2011. More recently, he pursued a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Computer Science at Rice University, completing it within a year from 2020 to 2021.
Role at Rice University
Miguel Saldana served as a Chevron Digital Scholar at Rice University from 2020 to 2021 in Houston, Texas. This position allowed him to bridge the gap between academia and industry by contributing to digital innovation and scholarly research, enriching his multidisciplinary expertise.
Experience as Schlumberger Senior Field Engineer
From 2006 to 2009, Miguel Saldana worked as a Senior Field Engineer at Schlumberger in Williston, North Dakota. During his three-year tenure, he gained valuable field experience and enhanced his engineering skills, laying a strong foundation for his future roles in the energy sector.