Tosa Nehikhuere
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Studied at The Wharton School (UPenn)
Worked at Boston Consulting Group
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Not currently taking new clients
About Tosa
I’m an incoming MBA candidate at Wharton, currently based in Houston, TX where I grew up. I went to the University of Texas at Austin for undergrad, where I studied petroleum engineering and cultivated a passion for the energy industry. Since graduating, I’ve worked in engineering, operations, and consulting with an energy focus, and I’m now in the process of pivoting to work in the energy transition space focused on decarbonization and sustainability within energy. The MBA for me is an opportunity to build my leadership skills, commercial acumen, and network as I enter the next phase of my career. In my spare time I love to watch basketball (and play every now and then), watch anime, travel (very much looking forward to all the MBA trips), collect sneakers, and recently I’ve been on a quest to tap into my Nigerian heritage.
Why do I coach?
Coaching is important to me because it helps people reach their potential and unlock opportunities to pursue and develop passions. I’ve been fortunate to have coaches and mentors in the past and present who have helped me learn what I’m capable of and challenge me to grow as a professional and as a human being. As it relates to the MBA, I’ve had formal coaches as well as current students and alumni who have guided me in my MBA journey and set me up for success, and I’m eager to pay it forward to others.
Work Experience
Senior Associate
Boston Consulting Group
September 2022 - November 2023
Senior Data Analyst
Corva
June 2022 - July 2022
Collaborated with developers and clients to build and enhance 60+ visualization dashboards for real-time data Interfaced with 40+ industry-leading clients (Exxon, Chevron, etc.) to educate them on software and resolve data issues Identified opportunities to streamline operations workflow and increase efficiency for team of 10+ analysts Improved completions data quality by 20% within two months, resulting in enhanced customer experience
Data Analyst
Corva
August 2021 - June 2022
Senior Analyst
Shell
September 2020 - August 2021
Developed metrics to highlight counterparty onboarding efficiencies within Trading and Supply North America Products group Implemented data-driven controls to prevent breaches with 100+ sanctioned and non-trading counterparties Supported planning and execution of remediation project for 700+ counterparties
Operations Supervisor
Shell
May 2019 - September 2020
Simplified tubing head installation process resulting in average cost savings of $100k/year Streamlined drilling to completion workflow resulting in over 50% reduction in handover time Supervised teams of 5-15 contractors in logistics and site preparation for hydraulic fracturing operations with zero OSHA recordable incidents Implemented weekly spotlight within Unconventional Wells recognized as a diversity and inclusion best practice across business units Completed Shell Round 1 Exam Certification demonstrating knowledge in drilling and completion operations
Well Site Operations Engineer
Shell
August 2018 - May 2019
Conducted well site footprint analysis for new frac sand delivery system which delivered $25 million of annual savings Executed trial and implementation of mobile app-based activity reporting system, enabling well operations data to be easily recorded and analyzed Coordinated Safety Day conference for Permian completions group discussing safety performance and initiatives with attendance from 50+ people, including Shell and contractor management Shadowed various company representatives on well sites to learn about equipment and processes used for hydraulic fracturing, coiled tubing operations, workover operations, and plug and abandonment. Revised standard operating procedures as necessary to reflect updates in operations such as new equipment and improved processes
Engineering Intern
Marathon Petroleum
May 2017 - August 2017
Evaluated production uplift due to enhanced completions and choke opening in Eagle Ford wells (average of 15%) Developed uplift profiles for type curves through a combination of rate transient analysis and GOHFER hydraulic fracture modeling in order to account for the effect of enhanced completions throughout the life of a well Calibrated profiles against observed production uplift to make sure the models gave accurate predictions, and applied uplift profiles to appropriate type curve areas based on observed uplift and geological similarity Performed economic analysis of completions for 10+ type curve area to identify optimal completion strategy Calibrated multiphase flow correlations in Prosper software against downhole gauge pressure data to determine accuracy of bottomhole pressure calculations given by each correlation
Operations Engineering Intern
XTO Energy
May 2016 - August 2016
Created Excel tool to help accurately select and use 30+ plungers for artificial lift based on well data Published guidelines for plunger lift optimization and troubleshooting based on field experience and plunger lift theory Selected 50 wells to be put on plunger lift with an average estimated uplift of 100k cubic ft/day per well Learned about oilfield operations by shadowing field personnel and optimizing wells on plunger lift
Education
The Wharton School (UPenn)
MBA
2024 - 2026
Incoming student
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor's Degree, Petroleum Engineering
2014 - 2018
Grade: 3.54 Activities and societies: Society of Petroleum Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, American Association of Drilling Engineers, Ignite Texas, Mount Nebo Austin
McCombs School of Business (UT Austin)
Certificate, Energy Management & Business Foundations
2014 - 2018
Activities and societies: Texas Energy Management Student Association Energy Management: Coursework in geoscience, oil and gas operations, oil and gas law, real estate/contract law, and energy technology and policy Business Foundations: Received distinction for high grade point average
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Overall Rating
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