Aaron Shinn, Ph.D.
About Aaron Shinn, Ph.D.
Aaron Shinn, Ph.D., is the Digital Program Manager for the Unconventional Global Business Line at ExxonMobil, where he leads digital strategy and execution across multiple business units.
Digital Program Manager at ExxonMobil
Aaron Shinn, Ph.D., currently serves as the Digital Program Manager for the Unconventional Global Business Line at ExxonMobil. Since 2022, his role has involved leading the digital strategy and execution across multiple business units, including Permian, Mid-Con, Bakken, Argentina, and Eastern. This position emphasizes the digital transformation of business workflows in Operations, Engineering, and Development Planning. Aaron is responsible for setting the overall digital roadmap and ensuring the execution of prioritized projects for these business units.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Before his current role, Aaron Shinn held various positions at ExxonMobil. From 2021 to 2022, he was the Permian Digital Manager, and before that, he worked as the Upstream Data Foundation Manager in 2021. He also served as the Business Venture Manager for the Upstream Digital Data Foundation project from 2020 to 2021. Between 2017 and 2019, Aaron supervised Computational and Data Sciences for both the Digital Transformation initiative and the Upstream Research Company. Earlier roles include Senior Research Engineer for Reservoir Modeling and Simulation from 2011 to 2013.
Expertise in Data Science and Machine Learning
In his capacity as Digital Program Manager, Aaron Shinn drives opportunity identification and coordination of data science and machine learning projects within the Unconventional Global Business Line at ExxonMobil. His responsibilities include overseeing the data strategy and governance for key datasets required by various business units. This ensures that digital initiatives enhance operational efficiency and deliver high-value outcomes.
Educational Background of Aaron Shinn
Aaron Shinn completed his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2011. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Aerospace Engineering from the same institution in 2007. Prior to this, he graduated from West Virginia University with dual Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering in 2005. His extensive academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in engineering and digital transformation.