David Acquaye, MBA, PMP®
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Carlos De La Cruz
David is the clear example of commitment and obtaining results. His cross-functional experience and technical knowledge allows him to rapidly contribute to the team's success and makes him a key player in any technical challenge. As his Engineering Instructor, I also had the privilege to witness his rapid career growth at Baker Hughes. I strongly believe David Acquaye would be a valuable addition to any organization.
Travis Cochran
David is an experienced oil & gas professional and unconventional completions project leader experienced in innovative product development. David and I worked together on disintigrating frac plug function testing and qualification at Baker Hughes, CTI. It was a pleasure working with him and his team. David's diligence, knowledge, and work ethic would be an asset to any company.
Carlos De La Cruz
David is the clear example of commitment and obtaining results. His cross-functional experience and technical knowledge allows him to rapidly contribute to the team's success and makes him a key player in any technical challenge. As his Engineering Instructor, I also had the privilege to witness his rapid career growth at Baker Hughes. I strongly believe David Acquaye would be a valuable addition to any organization.
Travis Cochran
David is an experienced oil & gas professional and unconventional completions project leader experienced in innovative product development. David and I worked together on disintigrating frac plug function testing and qualification at Baker Hughes, CTI. It was a pleasure working with him and his team. David's diligence, knowledge, and work ethic would be an asset to any company.
Carlos De La Cruz
David is the clear example of commitment and obtaining results. His cross-functional experience and technical knowledge allows him to rapidly contribute to the team's success and makes him a key player in any technical challenge. As his Engineering Instructor, I also had the privilege to witness his rapid career growth at Baker Hughes. I strongly believe David Acquaye would be a valuable addition to any organization.
Travis Cochran
David is an experienced oil & gas professional and unconventional completions project leader experienced in innovative product development. David and I worked together on disintigrating frac plug function testing and qualification at Baker Hughes, CTI. It was a pleasure working with him and his team. David's diligence, knowledge, and work ethic would be an asset to any company.
Carlos De La Cruz
David is the clear example of commitment and obtaining results. His cross-functional experience and technical knowledge allows him to rapidly contribute to the team's success and makes him a key player in any technical challenge. As his Engineering Instructor, I also had the privilege to witness his rapid career growth at Baker Hughes. I strongly believe David Acquaye would be a valuable addition to any organization.
Travis Cochran
David is an experienced oil & gas professional and unconventional completions project leader experienced in innovative product development. David and I worked together on disintigrating frac plug function testing and qualification at Baker Hughes, CTI. It was a pleasure working with him and his team. David's diligence, knowledge, and work ethic would be an asset to any company.
Credentials
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Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Project Management InstituteJul, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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BICO Drilling Tools
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Design Engineer
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Baker Hughes
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Design Engineer - Remedial and Stimulation | Completions & Wellbore Intervention
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Mar 2019 - Apr 2020
Managed and executed global request on workover systems (remedial and stimulation tools) in a timely manner. Collaborated with product line/marketing department in design optimization and reliability projects. • Created customer summary test report on remedial and stimulation tools and reviewed 3rd party test report according to API 11 D1. • Investigated root cause analyze on plugs and resolved field related issues. Also performed full function pressure test on to check the integrity of the tool. • Communicated with customers on clarifications of production modification requests on design changes and created engineering change notification to all plants. • Performed and analyzed product rationalization on key products by updating eBOMs, technical units hence reduced inventory by 15%. • Managed all quality notification (QN) coming through the plant in a timely manner to avoid machine down time. Show less
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Forum Energy Technologies
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Project/Design Engineer
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Feb 2017 - Mar 2019
Davis-Lynch product line. Reviews and approves float equipment designs (float shoe/ream master/float collar) under the Davis-Lynch product line. In the process of implementing new design/drafting standards within the engineering group. Works in close relation with sales/marketing department in design optimization and reliability projects. • Performed Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for tools that have failed in the lab. Duties during an RCFA include disassembly, inspection, measurement verification, and report of finding that are reviewed internally then presented to the customer as needed. • Directed and reduced engineering lead-time 25% on product modification requests, ensuring conformance with design and guidelines. • Reviewed reliability documents on previous similar sizes of the tool to verify the new design will not experience similar shortcomings in the field or during the design process. • Lead design engineer in cost optimization projects within the Davis-Lynch product line. Show less
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Baker Hughes
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Design Engineer
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Jan 2015 - Jun 2016
Selected by executive team to plan, lead, and design SPECTRE Frac plug from conception to completion. Managed plug development and coordinated quality notification request from manufacturing. Oversaw safety and regulation compliance of Unconventional Multi-Stage System.• Engineered world’s first 368 size SPECTRE Disintegrating Frac Plug fully made with IN-Tallic material, saving the customer $200K in post-frac costs.• Provided technical engineering support and project management for the design, engineering and development of Frac plug.• Managed supply chain in launching of SPECTRE Disintegrating Frac Plug, securing raw materials and parts that aligned conformed to specifications and budget. Coordinated technical development, scheduling, and problem solving for engineering design and test problems.• Integrated environmental, health and safety regulations into processes practices, ensuring Baker Hughes and vendors were prepared to handle flammable materials and processes at all facilities. Show less
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Design Engineer III
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Jan 2012 - May 2015
Managed engineering front-end operations from Singapore. Handled requests from the field with no testing of product. Created new Bill of Materials and design changes for Packers, Flow control, and Frac plugs tools, per customer requests. Worked on quality notifications from manufacturing for machine tolerances and cosmetics on tool surfaces.• Provided technical engineering support and project management for the design, engineering and development of Packers, Flow Control, FracPoint products.• Process and check engineering change request (ECN).• Lead engineer in the rationalization of the locator tubing assembly projects for Baker Hughes.• Design integration FracPoint Express sleeves with intallic ball max stage, $137 million revenue.• Developed and tested models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification. • Specified system components and directed product modifications to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications Show less
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Design Engineer I-II
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Jun 2009 - Feb 2012
• Developed concept layout and design of ESP (Electrical Submersible Pumps) from product specifications using 3D CAD software.• Communicated with customers to meet design requirements for ESP, motors products for Baker Hughes.• Built functional prototypes of SAGD pump products, components and mechanisms.• Improved product quality by customizing tools and eliminating variability by using inheritance merge (Pro/E). • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports. Show less
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JA Oilfield Manufacturing and Services, Inc.
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Tool Technician
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Jun 2004 - Jun 2009
• Coordinated manufacturing, construction, installation and maintenance projects for engineering team to complete per customer requirements. • Performed failure mode analysis (FEA) on Shock sub tool. • Assisted technical support department in troubleshooting product returns and after-sales support to ensure customer satisfaction. • Coordinated manufacturing, construction, installation and maintenance projects for engineering team to complete per customer requirements. • Performed failure mode analysis (FEA) on Shock sub tool. • Assisted technical support department in troubleshooting product returns and after-sales support to ensure customer satisfaction.
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Education
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LSU Shreveport
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Project Management -
Oklahoma State University
Graduate Certificate, Engineering and Technology Management (CETM) -
University of Oklahoma
Bachelors Degree, Mechanical Engineering -
Oklahoma City Community College
Associate's degree, Mechanical Engineering