David Cleveland
About David Cleveland
David Cleveland is a Technical Team Lead at ExxonMobil, focusing on future projects in the southeast portion of the Stabroek block, offshore Guyana.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
David Cleveland currently serves as the Technical Team Lead at ExxonMobil since 2021, based in Houston, Texas, United States. In this role, he focuses on leading technical teams to achieve project goals, integrating various geological and technical expertise to advance ExxonMobil's initiatives.
Career Progression at ExxonMobil
David Cleveland has had an extensive career at ExxonMobil, holding various positions since 2007. His roles have included Technical Team Lead in different locations such as Houston, Texas, and Spring, Texas. He also served as an Exploration Geologist in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Additionally, he worked as a Development Geoscientist and Research Geologist in Houston, Texas. His responsibilities ranged from geological research to leading technical teams and developing key projects.
Academic Background
David Cleveland earned his Ph.D. in Geology from Baylor University, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. Prior to that, he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Geology from Eastern Washington University, completing his studies from 1999 to 2003. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in geological sciences.
Early Career and Internships
David Cleveland began his career with a series of internships that provided valuable industry experience. He interned at ExxonMobil in 2007 and again in 2006 at Auriga Energy Inc. in Calgary, Canada. He also gained substantial experience as an intern at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Spokane, Washington, working there from 2001 to 2004.
Focus on Guyana Projects
David Cleveland is involved in future projects for the southeast portion of the Stabroek block, offshore Guyana. His work includes collaborating with partners to design appraisal strategies and integrating exploration results with potential development concepts. This role aims to advance the next significant energy project for Guyana.