Prasad Sumant
About Prasad Sumant
Prasad Sumant is the Reservoir Manager for ExxonMobil's Permian Midland operations in Houston, Texas, with extensive experience in reservoir engineering and management.
Company: ExxonMobil
Prasad Sumant currently works at ExxonMobil as a Reservoir Manager for the Permian Midland. He joined ExxonMobil in 2010 and advanced through several key roles, including Reservoir Engineering Supervisor, Section Manager for Reservoir Modeling & Simulation, and Team Lead for Reservoir Simulation. His tenure at ExxonMobil encompasses various leadership positions, culminating in his current role where he oversees reservoir management activities and integrates data analytics into production optimization processes.
Title: Reservoir Manager - Permian Midland
Prasad Sumant holds the position of Reservoir Manager for the Permian Midland at ExxonMobil. In this role, he leads a team of over 10 professionals focused on development planning and optimization. His responsibilities include reserves and economic evaluation, as well as integrating data analytics into production processes. Additionally, he conducts competitor intelligence activities to support strategic decision-making within the company.
Education and Expertise
Prasad Sumant has an extensive educational background, starting with a Dual Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Aided Design, and Automation from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. He then pursued advanced degrees at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, achieving an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Science and Engineering. In 2016, he completed the Enterprise Leadership Program at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. His academic achievements provide a strong foundation for his technical expertise in reservoir engineering and management.
Previous Experience in Reservoir Engineering
Before his current role, Prasad Sumant gained valuable experience in reservoir engineering across various positions. From 2010 to 2020, he held roles such as Senior Research Engineer, Team Lead, and Reservoir Engineering Supervisor at ExxonMobil. He also worked as a Reservoir Engineer at XTO Energy from 2017 to 2020. These positions allowed him to develop a deep understanding of reservoir simulation, modeling, and production optimization.
Background in Leadership and Management
Throughout his career, Prasad Sumant has demonstrated strong leadership and management capabilities. As a Section Manager for Reservoir Modeling & Simulation at ExxonMobil, he led his team in innovative approaches to reservoir management. His experience at Asian Paints as a Management Trainee and subsequent leadership roles at ExxonMobil have equipped him with a broad skill set in managing both technical projects and professional teams.