Members in Transition Seminar #32 / Joint meeting with SPE Petrotech Study Group

Speaker #1 Title: Operations Executive

Speaker #1 Company: Energy Innova

Speaker #1 Bio: Marisé Mikulis is an accomplished Oil and Gas leader with over 30 years experience in Upstream and Tech operationalizing business strategy and transformation. Acknowledged for her ability to produce durable, sustained results, she is a leader in building coalitions and high-performance teams, as well as promoting digital enablement that is strategic, practical and savvy. Most recently, she was recognized by the City Council of Houston for spearheading revisions to her HOA’s Deed Restrictions in response to Hurricane Harvey. Marisé holds a BS in Geology and Mathematics from Tufts University. She presently serves on the SPE GCS Board and is a member of the SPEi Digital Energy Technical Section.

Speaker #1 Abstract: Get Game: Leadership Essentials 2019 - Leadership styles are very personal; leadership requirements are very situation-dependent. How have best practices changed as the Upstream business climate fluctuates and the talent mix shifts? Our capacity for leadership differentiates us, on the job as well as in our life outside of work. How can we create opportunities to “represent” well? In this interactive session, we’ll examine key competencies for effective leadership today. Challenging scenarios will be discussed and debated. Invest an hour to revitalize your own leadership capabilities for success.

Speaker #2 Title: Spotfire Developer/Data Analyst

Speaker #2 Company: Consultant for Halliburton

Speaker #2 Bio:   Jenny Davis has worked in a variety of industries in several roles from accounting to land to production to operations.  She has worked for the last ten years in the oil and gas industry, which has given Jenny the opportunity to provide impact and value to virtually all departments, including dashboard development with Spotfire.

Speaker #2 Abstract: Making the Most of Spotfire - Tips and Tricks   Jenny will demonstrate the opportunities that Spotfire provides and how to increase the impact for the least amount of effort to maximize productivity to the end user.  Her talk will include: Best Practices, Data Tips, Visualizations, Information links, Filters, Examples with Errors, Examples with Changes to Errors, and a Live Demo.

Speaker #3 Title: Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor

Speaker #3 Company: MORI Associates

Speaker #3 Bio: Veronica Reyes, brings a unique combination of more than 20 years experience in technical service and staffing services.  Her knowledge and skills in screening, recruitment, employment, and customer service have consistently placed her in high demand with employers. With degrees in Social Science and Humanities, she has served the business and workforce communities as a leader in social media and recruitment.  She has assisted the Houston – Galveston area Council and local colleges on Industry specific training projects, and has educated employers and groups with the knowledge of how to re-brand their skills to transition into other occupations and industries.

Speaker #3 Abstract: Time for a Change

• How to increase your branding for your career


• How to increase your visibility of your online profiles


• Focus the online spotlight for your job search