
Timeline
About me
Chevron Fellowship Scholar | M.S. Student in Petroleum Engineering @ USC Viterbi | B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Education

Citrus college
2017 - 2019Completed two years of high school dual enrollment, transferrable coursesCumulative G.P.A: 4.0 (unweighted)Relevant Coursework: Introduction To Statistics, Calculus II, Macroeconomics, Human Genetics

Gladstone high school
2015 - 2019High school diploma g.p.a. (unweighted/weighted): 3.96/4.72Activities and Societies: Founder of GHS Debate Team, Spanish Club, Varsity Badminton Ranked #1 in graduating class High School Involvement Program (HIP) student in Northrop Grumman’s Azusa Facility

University of southern california
2024 - 2025Master of science - ms petroleum engineeringActivities and Societies: 2025 SPE-USC Vice President, 2024 SPE-USC Social Activities Chair / Chapter Officer USC Student Presenter for 2024, 2025 SPE North America WRM Marketing and Communications Committee Chair for 2025 SPE-NASS (Hosted by USC) Master’s Student Researcher 2025 USC PetroBowl Team Member USC Viterbi CED Graduate Student Mentor 12-Course, 37 Unit Program2024 USC-Chevron Partnership Fellowship Recipient2024 Whittier Graduate Fellowship Recipient

University of southern california
2019 - 2023Bachelor of science - bs mechanical engineeringActivities and Societies: Academic Minor: Innovation-The Digital Entrepreneur (Dual USC Viterbi ITP / USC Marshall, 7-course, 23 unit program) 2019-2020 Undergraduate Lab Assistant w/ USC Mork Doctoral Student Zumra Seidel 2021-2022 CURVE Research Fellow 2021-2022 SHPE-USC Co-Director of Community Outreach 2021-2023 USC Housing CSC Student Supervisor Graduated Cum Laude
Experience

Usc viterbi school of engineering
Jul 2019 - Apr 2020Usc viterbi undergraduate research assistantAs a part-time research assistant in the lab of doctoral chemical engingeering candidates, I involved myself in the study of light-responsive nanoparticles and their bilayer characterization.

Usc auxiliary services
Nov 2019 - Apr 2023Usc housing csc student supervisorAs a front desk student worker for Fluor Tower, I gained a further understanding of the importance of customer service and data entry when dealing with over several hundred residents. I was then employed within the Parkside A & H student customer service center as a student supervisor, working in conjunction with 20+ co-workers and over 430 student residents. I also choose to work an average of 18.75+ hours a week concurrent with my engineering studies.

Usc viterbi school of engineering
Jun 2020 - May 2022As a CURVE undergraduate research fellow I have had the fortunate opportunity of working under Dr. Andrea Armani’s research laboratory, specifically assisting with the construction of rapid testing prototypes for diseases and illnesses such as malaria and mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Summer student mentor for incoming freshman admits from underrepresented communities to USC Viterbi.
USC CURVE Undergraduate Research Fellow
Aug 2021 - May 2022Viterbi Summer Institute Student Lead via the Center for Engineering Diversity
Jun 2020 - Aug 2021

Jumpstart
Sept 2020 - Apr 2021Student workerAs a Jumpstart student worker I had the great opportunity to assist in coordinating a distance learning curriculum for preschool students surrounding the University Park campus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dow
May 2023 - Aug 2023Technical expertise and support intern-Spearheaded sight glass registration of 34 sight glass types, 200+ hazard/mitigation work protocols-Investigated potential contaminants in sump system leading to emulsified rag layers caused by buildup along plant’s pump strainers-Proposed oil lubrication program to improve storage, labeling of lubricants on-site

Usc viterbi school of engineering
Jan 2024 - nowUsc viterbi graduate research fellow (funded by chevron)-As a Chevron-USC Fellowship Scholar I investigated over 1,300 Bakken wells across three decades, utilizing advanced slope analysis techniques to identify flow regimes and evaluate production trends in low-permeability formations.-Demonstrated that crossflow phenomena significantly contribute to underperformance in modern wells, emphasizing the impact of improved fracturing methods on cumulative production.-Leveraged Python and MATLAB for web scraping and data processing and analysis of 175,000+ production months to provide actionable insights into regime flow behaviors and production efficiency.-Highlighted critical trends in gas-oil and water-oil ratios, offering strategies for optimizing well performance and advancing sustainable oil and gas extraction methods. Show less
Licenses & Certifications
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Hootsuite platform certification
Hootsuite academyApr 2023 - View certificate

Google analytics for beginners
GoogleFeb 2023 - View certificate

Bachelor of science in mechanical engineering
University of southern californiaDec 2023 
Innovation: the digital entrepreneuer
University of southern californiaDec 2023- View certificate

Rcr at usc
Citi programAug 2021 
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Ernesto Ortiz ZamoraUSC Viterbi Dean’s List USC Viterbi Feb 2021 Awarded to USC students with 3.5+ G.P.A or higher in at least 12 letter graded units of coursework for the Spring 2020, Spring 2021, and Spring 2023 semesters.
 - Awarded to Ernesto Ortiz ZamoraAP Scholar With Distinction College Board Jul 2019 Achieved an average of 3.5 or higher on all AP exams taken and achieved a 3 or higher on 5 or more exams.
 - Awarded to Ernesto Ortiz ZamoraLA Career Technical Education Scholarship Career Technical Education- CA Department of Education Jul 2019 Rewarded to senior students demonstrating outstanding scholarship as and concurrently enrolled in a C.T.E. course.
 - Awarded to Ernesto Ortiz ZamoraMontview League Scholar Athlete California Interscholastic Federation Jun 2018 Awarded to a varsity athlete (badminton) who maintained a weighted G.P.A of 3.5 or higher.
 
Volunteer Experience
First Generation Student Leader
Issued by USC First Generation Student Union on Jul 2020
Associated with Ernesto Ortiz ZamoraCalculus 1 T.A. via the Center for Engineering Diversity
Issued by USC Viterbi School of Engineering on Jul 2020
Associated with Ernesto Ortiz ZamoraVolunteer for Afterschool Program
Issued by Valleydale Parks and Recreational Services on Oct 2015
Associated with Ernesto Ortiz Zamora
Languages
- spSpanish
 - enEnglish
 
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