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Matthew Takerhi

@matthewtakerhi

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PhD petroleum engineer skilled in gas network optimization, simulation, and software development.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles in education or the energy sector where I can apply research and software skills to optimize operations, improve energy access, and reduce pollution while advancing my technical expertise.

I am a PhD-qualified petroleum and gas engineer focused on optimizing compressor station operations and minimizing fuel consumption in gas networks, using programming and simulation tools such as Java and MATLAB. I have published peer-reviewed work, delivered award-winning presentations, and contributed to applied research on gas processing and condensate separation.

I combine engineering domain expertise with strong software development skills — Java, Spring, MATLAB, Python, SQL, React and Flutter — and I am pursuing an Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering to further bridge operations research and practical software solutions that improve energy efficiency and operational decision-making.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Research Fellow

UNESCO Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme

Oct 2017 - Mar 2018 (5 months)

Conducted research on natural gas condensate to optimize recovery of natural gas liquids, contributing to publications and advancing separation/process strategies.

Gas Condensate Separation Process Optimization Research Matlab Data Analysis Technical Writing

Software Instructor

New Horizons

Jan 2016 - Oct 2016 (9 months)

Delivered training in Microsoft Word, Excel and AutoCAD to students and professionals, improving learners' proficiency and practical application of software tools.

Training Microsoft Word Excel Autocad Instructional Design Technical Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Unknown

Advanced Diploma, Software Engineering

Pursuing an Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering alongside existing qualifications.

AGH University of Science and Technology

Doctor of Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering

Activities and societies: Published two papers and contributed to an additional publication; UNESCO/Poland fellowship participant; presentation award recipient.

Doctor of Engineering with research on optimizing compressor station operations and gas network fuel consumption using programming and simulation tools.