Quang Nguyen is an Operations Data Engineer and Analyst in the Technology department at Phoenix Energy, bringing over 16 years of experience in the oil and gas industry spanning field engineering, application support, and data engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering and began his career as a field engineer supporting hydraulic fracturing operations before transitioning into software support and analytics. Most recently, he served as a Data Engineer Specialist at Hess Corporation/Chevron, where he developed automated workflows, machine learning models, and data pipelines to improve forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency. A standout achievement includes building machine learning models for pre- and post-drill EUR forecasting that achieved accuracy within 5% audit tolerance and reduced audit-related costs by approximately $1 million annually.

Quang is driven by the challenge of turning complex operational data into actionable insights—building tools and automation that directly improve efficiency and decision-making for engineering teams. He aims to continue advancing in data engineering while expanding into machine learning and advanced analytics. At Phoenix Energy, he is focused on helping build scalable data systems and strengthening data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Originally from Houston, Texas, Quang values close family connections and enjoys traveling internationally and staying connected to loved ones abroad. Outside of work, he can be found gardening and growing tropical fruit trees—including dragon fruit and lychee in his own greenhouse—as well as salsa dancing and exploring new cultures.