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Kaci Midoun Offline
Wellsite / Operations Geologist
Petroleum Engineering
Open to Work
Boumerdes, Algeria midounkaci@gmail.com 184 views
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Arabic (Native), French (Fluent), English (Advanced)
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Skills 7 endorsements
Geosteering 1 StarSteer 1 Wellsite Geology 1 Operations Geology 1 Formation Evaluation LWD/MWD Reservoir Navigation Petrophysics Geological Correlation Core Analysis Mud Logging Reservoir Characterization Unconventional Resources Python SQL 1 HTML 1 WITSML Petrel Techlog Surfer ArcGIS 1 MapInfo GIS Data Analysis VBA MS Access Seismic Interpretation Geostatistical Modeling
Certificates & Diplomas
GWC25 Winner Certificate
About

Senior Wellsite & Operations Geologist with 14+ years in exploration, drilling operations, and geosteering — Top 10 Geosteering World Cup 2025.

Senior Wellsite and Operations Geologist with more than 14 years in exploration and drilling operations, combining deep wellsite geology expertise with applied geosteering experience. Skilled in geological monitoring, drilling risk assessment, and real-time decision support using StarSteer, GWC, and LWD/MWD data.

Currently serving as Data Manager at Sonatrach, overseeing exploration data
integrity and QC for the Sonatrach Exploration Data Bank. Founder and developer of g6tools.com — a geological information platform for data visualization, interactive mapping, and real-time drilling dashboards.

Ranked Top 10 globally in the ROGII Geosteering World Cup 2025. Passionate about bridging geoscience expertise with software development to build tools that improve drilling efficiency and reservoir understanding.

Work Experience
Dec 2025 – Present
Data Manager
Sonatrach · Boumerdes, Algeria

Oversee gathering and QC of Sonatrach Exploration Data Bank. Execute complex data queries to provide geological assets to exploration teams and ensure seamless data availability for upstream decision-making.

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Jan 2024 – Dec 2025
Department Coordinator
Sonatrach · Hassi Messaoud, Algeria

Applied geosteering workflows with StarSteer and MWD/LWD data to optimize wellbore placement. Directed geological operations, coordinated multidisciplinary teams, and led risk assessment and well planning.

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Sep 2022 – Jan 2024
Operations Geologist
Sonatrach · Hassi Messaoud, Algeria

Delivered real-time geosteering support for horizontal wells. Performed offset analysis, stratigraphic correlation, and well planning based on LWD/MWD data.

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Apr 2014 – Sep 2022
Wellsite Geologist
Sonatrach · Hassi Messaoud, Algeria

Geological representative on drilling rigs. Conducted cuttings analysis, gas monitoring, well correlations, coring supervision, and produced daily reports and final well reports.

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Oct 2011 – Nov 2013
Graduate Trainee Petroleum Geologist
Algerian Petroleum Institute · Boumerdes, Algeria

Professional training in petroleum geosciences covering reservoir geology, drilling, formation evaluation, seismic interpretation and geostatistical modeling.

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May 2010 – Oct 2011
Supervisor Geotechnical Engineer
Geotechnique du Maghreb (GEOMAG) · Algiers, Algeria

Supervised drilling and geotechnical investigations. Conducted borehole logging, soil and rock analysis, in situ testing, and delivered geotechnical reports.

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Education
Sep 2004 – Feb 2010
Engineer Degree in Geology
University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB) · Algiers, Algeria

Comprehensive education in geology, sedimentology, stratigraphy, structural geology and geophysics. Completed field mapping, geological surveys and engineering applications.

Projects
G6Tools.com — Earth Science & Engineering Web Tools
Ongoing

Multi-tool web platform providing free specialized calculators and utilities for geoscientists, petr…

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G6 Profiles — Professional Portfolio Platform
Ongoing

Full-stack professional networking and portfolio platform built for engineers and technical speciali…

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Certifications
Top 10 – Geosteering World Cup 2025
ROGII

Achieved 8th place globally, recognized for advanced reservoir navigation and real-time interpretation skills.

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Courses & Training
Jan 2025
SAP Technical Training – Petroleum Applications
Algerian Petroleum Institute
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Dec 2024
ArcGIS Pro Certification
GISMED
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Jun 2020
Shale Gas Fundamentals
Algerian Petroleum Institute
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Perspectives & Opportunities

What Kaci is open to:

Remote Work
Remote Geosteering & Reservoir Navigation

Available for remote geosteering operations and real-time well placement support. Experienced with StarSteer, MWD/LWD data interpretation and horizontal well navigation in conventional and unconventional reservoirs. Can provide remote geological decision support to drilling teams worldwide.

Always Open Remote OK Worldwide / North Africa preferred
Collaboration
Collaboration on Geoscience Applications & Software Development

Open to collaborate on building tools, applications and solutions for the geoscience and petroleum industry. Background in Python, SQL, database development, GIS and web platforms (G6Tools). Interested in desktop tools, geosteering workflows, data visualization and geological decision-support software.

Always Open Remote OK Worldwide
Remote Work
Remote Oilfield Data Management & Geological Operations

Available for remote tasks in oilfield data management, geological database development, well data QC and exploration data analysis. Experienced in Sonatrach data systems, WITSML, geological reporting and multiuser database design (MS Access, SQL). Can support upstream teams remotely with data integrity and query management.

Always Open Remote OK Worldwide / Algeria
Recommendations 1

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Geophysicist Engineer · Colleague