JewelSuite

JewelSuite stands at the forefront of subsurface modeling technology, enabling multidisciplinary teams to analyze and create virtual models of the subsurface environment. This powerful platform allows teams to evaluate different development options, predict profitability, and assess risks in high-stakes energy projects. Developed as a joint venture between Shell and Baker Hughes, this software plays a crucial role in ensuring safe and responsible energy production. The value proposition of JewelSuite amongst others, is that you know you are putting your $250 million deep sea drilling rig in the right place.

My Journey & Impact

SDK Development & Technical Leadership (2014-2015)

As a Senior .NET Developer, I was instrumental in developing the SDK and API that would become the foundation of the JewelSuite platform. Beyond coding, I served on committees focused on code quality and unit testing, helping establish robust development practices that would scale with the platform's growth.

Platform Evangelism & Support Innovation (2015-2019)

As JewelEarth Platform Evangelist, I transformed how developers interact with our platform:

• Established and structured the entire Support department, creating comprehensive procedures and workflows from the ground up
• Developed and delivered an innovative 3-day SDK course to over 150 participants worldwide, including locations in Saudi Arabia (Daharan), Houston, India (Kerala), Sofia, and Delft
• Created an engaging training scenario where participants model meteor strikes and drill for water on the moon, making complex technical concepts accessible and memorable
• Served as the principal technical contact for external developers building JewelSuite extensions
• Presented development tools at major industry conferences, including the world's largest energy conference
• Guided ecosystem partners in leveraging our API/SDK to create and commercialize their software solutions

Technical Leadership & Quality Engineering (2019)

Returning as a Freelance Software Engineer, I led a cross-cultural development initiative:

• Spearheaded plugin development while managing an offshore team in India
• Served as a quality coach, implementing best practices in programming methodology and code quality
• Successfully integrated international team members into established development workflows
• Delivered high-quality software components while elevating overall team capabilities

Key Achievements

• Built and launched a comprehensive SDK/API that became the foundation for external developer success
• Created an internationally recognized training program that educated over 150 developers across five countries
• Established a support infrastructure that continues to serve as the backbone for developer assistance
• Successfully bridged cultural and technical gaps in international team collaboration
• Demonstrated expertise in both technical development and developer relations

Technologies & Skills

• Advanced .NET development
• SDK/API design and implementation
• Technical training and documentation
• Cross-cultural team leadership
• Quality engineering
• Developer relations
• Support infrastructure design