Uzoma's Professional Experience
Professional Experience
Uzoma’s professional experience spans academic research, energy infrastructure, and regulatory environments, integrating technical rigor with real-world engineering application. His work reflects a commitment to advancing subsurface energy systems through both research innovation and industry engagement.
University of South Florida | Graduate Research Assistant
Assessed feasibility of a CO₂ sequestration project for TECO, contributing to a $200M+ federal grant approval. Modeled and predicted subsurface chemical reactions during and after injection, developed numerical models of geological formations accounting for permeability, porosity, pressure, temperature, salinity, and pH, and integrated geological and reservoir simulation data to guide project optimization.
May 2023
May 2025
McKim and Creed | Engineering Intern
Supported municipal utility operations through detailed field inspections, verification of infrastructure materials and system conditions, GIS-based asset inventory refinement, and regulatory compliance reporting. Collaborated with engineering teams to interpret field data, prepare technical reports and translate site observations into actionable improvement and operational updates.
June 2024
August 2024
Nigerian Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources | Engineer
Conducted rig inspections across national subsidiaries (NNPC, NPDC, NLNG), reported directly to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, contributed to the review of the Petroleum Industry Act, supported technical reporting and data verification for reserves evaluation, and coordinated environmental seminars including NIES.
January 2022
May 2023
Saipem Oil Contracting Nigeria Limited | Engineer
Supported offshore field operations and surface facility activities, conducting reservoir characterization through porosity and permeability analysis to improve flow predictions. Collaborated with engineering teams on pipeline and infrastructure projects while ensuring strict compliance with HSE and offshore safety regulations.
Oct 2020
Dec 2021
