Amir Shamsa

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

Data Scientist; Innovation factory, end to end python pipelines and solutions; Delfi integration at SLB

Pensacola, Florida, United States

Overview

Amir Shamsa is a Domain Data Scientist at SLB with over a decade of experience in geophysics and machine learning. A PhD graduate from the University of Calgary, he focuses on creating innovative technologies and driving digital transformation within the energy sector, specializing in physics-based modeling and numerical simulation.

Amir is deeply committed to sharing knowledge and advancing the skills of his peers. He developed and teaches a hands-on machine learning course at SLB’s Innovation Factory, educating hundreds of professionals globally and earning high ratings for his instruction.

Unique fact: Amir created SLBs machine learning course for geoscientists and engineers from the ground up.

Personality Overview

Meticulous

Logical And Quick

Observative

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care About

Energy Sector Innovation
His work at SLB's Innovation Factory involves developing new digital solutions and end-to-end python pipelines for reservoir challenges.
Applied Machine Learning
He has implemented various ML applications in geoscience and teaches ML courses to professionals in the energy sector.
Geophysical Modeling
His PhD in Geophysics involved creating a unique plugin for modeling heavy oils, and his publications focus on automating geophysical studies.

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Work History

5-2023
Data Scientist; Innovation factory, end to end python pipelines and solutions; Delfi integration at SLB
4-2013 - 6-2023
Senior Geophysicist; Petrel trainer. Handling projects in conventional and unconventional reservoirs at SLB
3-2011 - 4-2013
Student Intern; Ocean SDK developer for Petrel; SIS Canada at SLB
9-2009 - 10-2011
Research Assistant; PhD. student to research on heavy oil modeling in reservoir characterization at University of Calgary
9-2006 - 9-2009
Field Geophysicist; Client acquisition representative on Offshore Land and TZ projects at Iranian Offshore Oil Company

Education

9-2009 - 5-2015
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from University of Calgary
2009 - 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from University of Calgary

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Insights For Selling To Amir

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly

DONT's

  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Refrain from asking too many questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Amir is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Amir

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Amir move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Amir take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Amir

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