Doyle Kindle
About Doyle Kindle
Doyle Kindle serves as the Manager of Digital Innovation & Data Analytics at Coterra Energy, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Cimarex Energy and Newfield Exploration. He holds a Master of Science in Analytics from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from The University of Tulsa.
Current Role at Coterra Energy
Doyle Kindle serves as the Manager of Digital Innovation & Data Analytics at Coterra Energy. He has held this position since 2021 in Houston, Texas. In this role, he oversees various digital initiatives and data analytics projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making within the company.
Previous Experience at Cimarex Energy
Prior to joining Coterra Energy, Doyle Kindle worked at Cimarex Energy in various capacities. He served as Manager of Data Science & Advanced Analytics from 2019 to 2021, and as Reservoir Engineer - Business Development from 2018 to 2019. His earlier roles included Reservoir Engineer and Corporate Strategy & Financial Planning Engineer, where he contributed to strategic initiatives and reservoir management.
Internship Experience in Engineering
Doyle Kindle gained valuable experience through multiple internships in the energy sector. He worked as a Reservoir Engineering Intern at Cimarex Energy and Berexco LLC, and held positions at Newfield Exploration and ConocoPhillips. These internships provided him with practical skills in operations and production engineering, contributing to his professional development.
Education and Academic Background
Doyle Kindle pursued his education at two institutions. He is currently studying Analytics at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he is expected to earn a Master of Science by 2024. He previously obtained a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering with a minor in Geosciences from The University of Tulsa in 2014.
Key Contributions and Projects
Doyle Kindle played a significant role in the integration of ERP and data systems during the XEC-COG merger. He managed the renegotiation of software contracts and data subscriptions, and oversaw the creation and maintenance of over 40 custom software applications. Additionally, he led the deployment of machine learning models to optimize well spacing and frac design in major oil plays.