Leigh Owens Fitzgerald

About Leigh Owens Fitzgerald

With over a decade of experience in the energy sector, my core competencies lie in leading cross-functional teams to drive innovation and efficiency at Chevron. My mission is to leverage integrated reservoir models and machine learning to enhance workflows, reduce costs, and optimize performance in line with Chevron\'s commitment to excellence. The values of collaboration and strategic insight guide my approach, ensuring that diverse perspectives are harnessed to achieve our collective goals.In my current role as a Reservoir and Completions Optimization Team Lead, I\'ve spearheaded the Mid-Continent Business Unit\'s Reservoir and Completions Optimization team, successfully implementing new technologies and achieving significant efficiencies. My tenure as Portfolio Advisor enriched Chevron\'s exploration opportunities, where I led initiatives to integrate digital dashboards and strategic planning, culminating in the addition of over 70 new leads to our portfolio.

Experience

1. Reservoir & Completions Optimization Team Lead

   Chevron

   Apr 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Led the Mid-Continent Business Unit\'s Reservoir and Completions Optimization team in implementing integrated reservoir models and machine learning applications for increased workflow efficiencies.• Collaborated cross-functionally to optimize shale and tight completions, pilot new technologies, and achieve significant cost reductions and efficiencies.

Education

• University of Houston

  Master's Degree, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

  2009 — 2011

• Tulane University Houston Campus- A.B. Freeman School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2013 — 2015

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor's Degree, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

  2005 — 2009