Reynaldo Cardona
About Reynaldo Cardona
Reynaldo Cardona is the Chapter Manager for Quantitative Interpretation and 4D at Chevron in Houston, Texas, with 19 years of experience in geophysics, exploration, and reservoir management.
Title
Reynaldo Cardona holds the position of Chapter Manager, Quantitative Interpretation and 4D at Chevron. In this role, he oversees quantitative interpretation and 4D seismic activities, enhancing collaboration across various technical disciplines.
Current Company
Reynaldo Cardona is currently employed at Chevron, based in Houston, Texas. He has been with the company for several years, contributing his expertise in geophysics and reservoir management.
Previous Roles at Chevron
Prior to his current role, Reynaldo served as the Team Lead Reservoir Properties From Seismic at Chevron from 2014 to 2020. Before that, he was the Exploration Advisor for Africa/Latin America from 2012 to 2014, also at Chevron. These roles involved extensive work in technical geophysics and exploration portfolio evaluation.
Education and Expertise
Reynaldo Cardona holds a PhD in Geophysics from the Colorado School of Mines, earned between 1999 and 2002. He also holds a Master’s degree in Exploration and Development from Stanford University (1997-1999) and a Licenciado in Physics from Universidad Simón Bolívar (1991-1996). His education provided a foundation in geophysics, exploration, and development, which he has applied throughout his career.
Professional Experience and Skills
With 19 years of experience in technical geophysics, exploration portfolio evaluation, reservoir management, and R&D management, Reynaldo Cardona focuses on fostering collaboration between engineering, geophysics, and geology disciplines. His goal is to grow cross-functional capabilities and deliver practical solutions to business needs. Based in Katy, Texas, he has been an integral part of Chevron’s strategic initiatives in these areas.