Edward Eskola, P.E.
About Edward Eskola, P.E.
Edward Eskola, P.E., is a Software Engineer at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in aerospace and oil and gas industries. He holds a Master's in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Edward Eskola, P.E. currently serves as a Software Engineer with ExxonMobil in Baytown, Texas. He started this position in 2022. His responsibilities include developing and managing software solutions essential to the operational efficiency of the company.
Previous Roles at NASA
Edward Eskola, P.E. has had two separate tenures with NASA as a Software Engineer. From 2021 to 2022, he worked in Houston, Texas, contributing to various software engineering projects. He also served NASA from 1999 to 2013 in multiple roles, including Flight Controller and Mechanical Systems Engineer, where he was involved in critical mission control operations and mechanical systems engineering.
Educational Background
Edward Eskola, P.E. holds a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, which he completed in 1999. Additionally, he earned a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Houston.
Notable Work Experience
Eskola has been employed with GE Oil & Gas as a Lead Software Engineer from 2013 to 2016 in Houston, Texas. He also held a position at ExxonMobil Contract-BDI as a Software Engineer from 2016 to 2020. His experience extends to working as an Engineering Consultant for EJ Technik for six months in 2020-2021.
Professional Certifications and Expertise
Edward Eskola, P.E. is a certified LabVIEW Associate Developer, denoting his expertise in using this key software for system design and testing. He has also demonstrated competence in HMI and alarm management, along with holding patents in upstream oil and gas and mining. His extensive experience includes offshore deployment to drill ships and training as a NASA Mission Control Operations Expert.