Maria is an experienced consultant for the Oil and Gas industry, expert in field development and monitoring strategies, with proven results and innovative implementations in Latin America, USA and the Middle East. She currently works as an executive advisor in Kuwait Oil Company, for the Greater Burgan Asset, in the planning and strategic initiatives of the Directorate. A Physicist from the Simon Bolivar University (Venezuela), and a MSc in Geophysics from the Colorado School of Mines (USA), Maria has received the SEG “Honorary Lifetime Membership”, and the SPE “Distinguished Member” and “Regional Service” awards, due to her exceptionally meritorious service and notable career in the oil industry.