Adnan AlShubbar

Real-Time Technical Advisor | Distributed Systems & Computer Engineer

Professional Profile

Expert Technical Advisor specializing in WITSML real-time drilling data transmission, visualization, and distributed systems engineering. Proven track record in orchestrating deployment of large-scale projects and systems upgrades to meet stringent service compliance guidelines. Adapt driving data-driven decisions and KPIs within major oilfield environments through robust cross-vendor coordination and scalable architecture deployment.

Key Deployments & Projects

Drilling Analytics platform deployment in KSA
Baker Hughes | 2024

Successfully worked on deployment of CORVA, a cloud-native real-time system, to work within an on-premise infrastructure layout. Provided comprehensive front-end and back-end troubleshooting to deliver real-time data visualization, optimization KPIs, and advanced engineering capabilities directly to drilling operations.

Drilling Data Acquisition System Upgrade
Baker Hughes | 2022

Led the strategic localization of data acquisition system. Analyzed operational criteria, collaborated tightly with development engineering teams, executed compliance testing, and executed configuration updates.

Drilling Data visualization platform deployment in KSA
Baker Hughes | 2020

Guided multiple teams in the initial deployment phase for real-time data transmission systems (RTDTVS). Established custom software mapping configurations, evaluated service company compatibility matrices, and directly aligned teams with client data requirements.

Professional Experience

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Real-Time Technical Advisor
Baker Hughes ยท Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
August 2020 โ€“ Present

Manage standard WITSML data streaming pipelines and analytics platforms. Oversee mapping schema customization, data pipeline workflow implementations, and multi-party vendor management to actively resolve streaming issues. Enable deep operational value by mapping raw downhole streaming metrics to real-time drilling efficiency indicators.

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RTOC Support Team Leader
Petrolink ยท Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
January 2014 โ€“ July 2020

Directed the Real-Time Operations Center technical support group. Spearheaded data continuity audits and telemetry streaming validation for enterprise drilling platforms. Championed team training, drafted emergency operational recovery playbooks, and standardized internal diagnostic reporting models.

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IT Help Desk System Analyst
MENA Business Services ยท Khobar, Saudi Arabia
June 2012 โ€“ January 2014

Managed technical response, systematically tracking application failures and infrastructure bugs.

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Information Protection Division COOP Trainee
Saudi Aramco ยท Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
July 2007 โ€“ January 2008

Executed IT risk assessments and verified infrastructure security controls through deliberate system penetration testing. Drafted corporate awareness materials designed to harden user behaviors against targeted digital threats.

Skills & Expertise

WITSML Data Protocol Real-Time Data Visualization Cloud-Native & In-Premise Architectures Drilling Operations Analytics Distributed Systems & Networks XML, JSON and SQL Change Management Penetration Testing & Security Risk Assessment Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management

Education

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MSc in Distributed Systems and Networks
University of Kent ยท United Kingdom
Graduated June 2011

Concentrations in network protocol design, advanced Java development, information security controls, and distributed computing patterns. Master's Thesis: Functional programming optimizations utilizing speculative parallelism to accelerate computational throughput past data dependencies.

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BSc in Computer Engineering (3rd Honor)
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals ยท Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Graduated June 2008

Academic foundation focused on modular computer architectures, foundational networking schemas, software development paradigms, and hardware systems logic.