Summary
Michael Rod is a pragmatic web developer and former reservoir engineer with 10 years of software and technical experience complemented by a deep background in petroleum reservoir modeling and reserves valuation. He combines hands-on Java and web development skills with quantitative, data-driven problem solving honed over two decades of engineering roles that included leading reserve reporting, drilling upside evaluations, and economic modeling for acquisitions. Known for translating complex subsurface analyses into actionable business decisions, he also experiments with hobbyist AI projects on GitHub, reflecting a curiosity for applied machine learning. Based in Littleton, Colorado, Michael is comfortable bridging technical and non-technical stakeholders, mentoring junior colleagues, and shipping practical tools that improve forecasting and evaluation workflows. An unexpected strength is his blend of field-tested reservoir engineering judgment and software craftsmanship, which enables unique end-to-end solutions for energy tech and analytics problems.
10 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.) at Colorado School of Mines
Oracle University