adam johnson

Owner and CEO fo In Transition Geochemical Consulting, a small business focusing on providing information related to geochemical sample planning and acquisition, guidance to sample analysis, and data interpretation related to the upstream oil and gas industry. Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: source rock characterization, oil source rock and maturity estimates, evaluation of biodegradation, biogenic/thermogenic gas (including mudgas) analyses, oil-source and oil-oil correlations, production allocation, fluid property evaluations and surface seep evaluations.

As a chemist with Independence Oilfield Chemicals, I provide routine analytical support to the characterization of cuttings, core, and well returns in order to identify potential mineralogical or geological constraints for our clients' drilling or completion fluid needs in the unconventional oil and gas industry. I also provide general laboratory support to streamline and optimize analytical processes, results, and methodology in order to increase confidence in day-to-day data acquisition and interpretation.

Provided geochemical support to Exploration, Development, and Production teams for multiple hydrocarbon systems, including Gulf of Mexico, Western Canada oil sands, and Sakhalin, Russia. Oversaw development of intra-company geochemical database and modernizing day-to-day operations.

Research Geologist in the Petroleum Geochemistry group at the ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company. Provided geochemical support and interpretations for exploration, development, and production business needs and delivered results designed to address specific business questions.

Analytical and Technical Services supervisor for Innospec Oilfield Services; I currently oversee a team of talented chemists and laboratory technicians, providing robust and accurate technical support in the areas of water and solid analysis, fluid design, and stimulation and production challenges. Responsibilities include project and laboratory management, technology development, and professional expertise in order to reduce uncertainty in day-to-day operations and to provide suitable solutions to clients' needs.

* Responsibilities included day-to-day laboratory operations and instrument maintenance, experimental design and set-up, data generation and interpretation, and training of undergraduate and early graduate student researchers. Instrument maintenance included: * gas chromatography * ion chromatography * UV/VIS spectrophotometer * high performance liquid chromatography * Millipore water filtration system * atomic fluorescence spectrometer (Excaliber System) * general laboratory glassware, gas cylinders, and cleanliness

Focused on low temperature reactions and mechanisms relating to diagenesis and preservation of biomarkers. Specifically addressed issues related to planetary science and potential biological markers of ancient life on Earth and other planetary bodies. Activities and Societies: SGE National Honor Society for Earth Sciences

Undergraduate student focusing on chemistry and biological sciences. Undergraduate research focusing on preparation of phospholipid fatty acids from methanotrophic bacteria for compound specific isotopic analysis. Activities and Societies: Colorado School of Mines Football Program (2001-2004)