Yousef Hamedi Shokrlu is a Data Science Advisor, specializing in applying advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to optimize oil and gas operations. With a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering and over a decade of combined experience in industry and research, Yousef bridges the gap between energy engineering and cutting-edge data science.

At Ovintiv, he has led projects that integrate machine learning, physics-based models, and domain expertise to improve production forecasting, equipment reliability, and operational decision-making. His recent work focuses on leveraging AI-driven optimization for plunger-lift and gas-assisted plunger-lift (GAPL) wells, enabling operators to maximize production efficiency, reduce downtime, and extend equipment life.

Passionate about practical AI adoption in energy, Yousef combines technical rigor with a focus on actionable results, helping teams translate complex algorithms into field-ready solutions.