Leilla Farkhondeh

Experience

• 

  Gaffney, Cline & Associates

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2012

  Geoscience Internship

  • Data management in a Client’s office using DECC database• Prospect evaluation using Gaffney, Cline and Associates Risking Matrix• Field Development Project – consolidating information from different subsurface disciplines• Mentoring work experience students

• 

  University of Aberdeen

  Oct 2012 - Sept 2013

  Integrated Petroleum Geosciences Masters

  Components of the course focus on all aspects of upstream geoscience, from initial exploration for new prospects, through field appraisal and development, to maximising recovery from mature and declining fields. Topics covered include: seismic interpretation, petrophysical analysis, geochemical evaluation, sedimentology, structural analysis, and reservoir modelling. Skills in the analysis of the subsurface are further developed by field work on outcrops and by hands-on experience with core logging. Show less

• 

  Baker Hughes

  May 2013 - May 2016

  • Geomechanics – Project management following Quality Assurance Procedures, supporting ongoing technical projects and providing written reports and oral presentations to Clients on:o Geomechanics Wellbore Stability Analysis (JewelSuite, GMI WellCheck) and Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) to calculate mud weight windows and casing strategies.o 1-D Geomechanical modelling: analysis of drilling experience, calculating rock properties and principal stresses e.g. borehole failure image analysis including breakout and drilling induced tensile fracture identification to derive SHmax azimuth and magnitude (GMI Imager and GMI SFIB)o Pore Pressure/Fracture Gradient Prediction (JewelSuite)o Key skills: Building Client rapport, excellent communication and report writing skills, using modelling software packages, working effectively in a team, leadership, working to a set budget and timeframe, handling difficult Clients, completing projects in a set timeframe and budget, adaptability.Additionally:- I presented a poster at the Geology of Geomechanics Conference, held at the Geological Society of London in October 2015. Poster was titled "When should geological facies and structural variation be incorporated into Wellbore Stability Workflows?"- Quality Assurance Committee Member (June 2015 - April 2016) to standardise procedures and improve consistency in the way we execute consulting projects, following ISO9001 guidelines and conducting internal project audits. Show less • Geoscience – supporting ongoing technical projects and writing reports/presenting to Clients:o Prospect Evaluation, Risking and Volumetrics (using Crystal Ball software and Gaffney, Cline and Associates Risking Matrix) – press release confirmed discovery in one of the prospects identified.o Generation of Palaeodepositional Environment Maps from log and core datao 3-D Reservoir Property Modelling (Petrel)o Seismic Interpretation (IHS Kingdom and Petrel software)o Key skills: Interpersonal skills, demonstrating technical knowledge and communicating to differing levels of experience or backgrounds, processing information quickly, competence in using MS Office and modelling software, using initiative, working well under pressure, self-motivation.Additional roles include:- DEVEX 2015 AFES Young Professional's representative - I was responsible for leading and organising the DEVEX Young Professional events including:1. YP Seminar: How should Young Professionals cope during a reduced oil price?2. Young Professionals Logging Tools Site Visit- Aberdeen Geological Alumni (AGA) Society Secretary (June 2014 to present)- STEMNET Ambassador - volunteering and engaging young people and the wider community to promote Earth Science. (August 2013 to present)- Diversity and Inclusion Group Member (June 2014 - April 2016)- Lunch and Learn Co-ordinator in Baker RDS - organising talks, suggesting topics and maintaining an active lunch and learn platform to encourage employee engagement (November 2013 - December 2014) Show less

  • Geomechanics Specialist

    Mar 2015 - May 2016

  • Geoscience Consultant

    Sept 2013 - Mar 2015

  • MSc Project Placement

    May 2013 - Aug 2013
• 

  Environment Agency

  Oct 2016 - Aug 2017

  Flood and Coastal Risk Management Officer

  Reviewing planning applications as a statutory flood risk consultee for the southwest London area (London Borough of Merton and Elmbridge Borough Council) whilst adhering to NPPF, internal guidance and Local Authority strategic flood risk assessments.Determining and issuing Flood Risk Activity Permits ('FRAPS') for engineering works that constitute a flood risk activity i.e. bridge construction, installation of fish passes etc. This often involved collaboration with EA teams including 'Fisheries and Biodiversity', 'Operations' and 'Environment Management', in addition to various engineering firms. Show less

• 

  Scottish Environment Protection Agency

  Aug 2017 - now

  Senior Specialist Scientist (Flood Risk Hydrologist) for Southeast Scotland

  • Hydrometry Area Manager

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Senior Specialist Scientist

    Oct 2020 - Feb 2024

  • Flood Risk Hydrologist

    Aug 2017 - Oct 2020