Sandra Silva
About Sandra Silva
Sandra Silva is a Simulation Engineer at Chevron in Houston, Texas, with extensive experience in geological reservoir modeling and dynamic simulation.
Current Role at Chevron
Since February 1, 2018, Sandra Silva has been working at Chevron as a Simulation Engineer in the Shale & Tight division. Based in Houston, Texas, she engages in geological reservoir modeling and dynamic simulations. Her expertise in this role encompasses utilizing advanced software tools such as CMG Suite, Petrel G&G, Eclipse, and INTERSECT. Her responsibilities include optimizing shale gas reservoir characterization and contributing to digital transformation initiatives within the company.
Previous Experience at FracGeo LLC
Before joining Chevron, Sandra Silva worked at FracGeo LLC as a Reservoir Modeling and Simulation Advisor from 2016 to 2018. Over these two years, she focused on developing and advising on reservoir models and simulations, providing critical insights to enhance reservoir performance and optimization strategies.
Work at Southwestern Energy
From 2011 to 2016, Sandra Silva served as a Senior Reservoir Engineer at Southwestern Energy in the Houston, Texas area. During her five years there, she was instrumental in conducting reservoir evaluations and simulations to support the company's exploration and production activities. Her technical skills in reservoir characterization and management were pivotal in driving operational efficiencies.
Academic Background
Sandra Silva holds a Master's degree from Texas A&M University, where she studied from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, she completed a two-year program at the University of Oklahoma from 2000 to 2002. She earned a Professional Certificate from the University of Toronto in 1998, following a six-year Bachelor's degree program at Universidad de América, which she completed in 1997. Her extensive educational background has provided her with solid foundations in petroleum engineering and reservoir simulation.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Sandra Silva possesses a strong background in geological reservoir modeling and dynamic simulation. She has significant experience in Shale Gas Reservoir Characterization and has been involved in various digital transformation projects. Her technical proficiency includes using industry-standard software such as CMG Suite, Petrel G&G and RE, Eclipse, INTERSECT, Kinetix, Fekete, and Kingdom. These skills have enabled her to contribute effectively to reservoir engineering and simulation projects throughout her career.