Conor O'sullivan
About Conor O'sullivan
Conor O'Sullivan is a Senior Naval Architect and Marine Engineer with extensive experience in the LNG carrier sector, specializing in methodologies to minimize boil-off gas and optimize performance. He has worked for various companies, including Herbert Engineering Corp. and Nautilus Labs, and has a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute.
Work at Nautilus Labs
Conor O'Sullivan currently serves as a Senior Naval Architect & Marine Engineer at Nautilus Labs, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he engages in research and development focused on optimizing voyages in the LNG carrier sector. His work includes conducting full voyage simulations aimed at enhancing LNG carrier performance and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. O'Sullivan's expertise in aging cargo composition modeling and analysis contributes to the company's initiatives in total greenhouse gas optimization within marine engineering projects.
Previous Experience in Marine Engineering
Before joining Nautilus Labs, Conor O'Sullivan accumulated diverse experience in marine engineering. He worked at Herbert Engineering Corp. as a Senior Naval Architect & Marine Engineer from 2014 to 2017, where he developed methodologies for minimizing boil-off gas in LNG carriers using machine learning modeling techniques. He also served as a Sales Engineer at Coffin Turbo Pump, Inc. from 2018 to 2019, and held various engineering intern positions at Vigor Industrial, Guido Perla and Associates, Inc., and Maersk Line, Limited.
Education and Expertise
Conor O'Sullivan earned a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in marine engineering principles, which he applies in his professional roles. O'Sullivan specializes in aging cargo composition modeling and analysis, as well as total greenhouse gas optimization in marine engineering projects.
Professional Involvement and Leadership
Conor O'Sullivan has actively participated in professional organizations within the marine engineering field. He served as the SNAME Young Professionals Chair for the New York Metropolitan Section from 2020 to 2021. This role involved engaging with young professionals in the field and fostering a community focused on advancements in naval architecture and marine engineering.
Early Career Development
Conor O'Sullivan began his career in marine engineering with an internship at Herbert Engineering Corp. in 2014. He also gained practical experience as an Engineering Intern at Vigor Industrial in 2011 and Guido Perla and Associates, Inc. in 2013. Additionally, he worked as an Engine Cadet at Maersk Line, Limited in 2012, where he gained hands-on experience in a challenging environment at McMurdo Station, Antarctica.