David Smith

David Smith is a seasoned professional in the petroleum engineering field, currently serving as a Senior Production Engineer and Senior Facilities Engineer at Devon Energy since November 2022. Prior to this role, David spent over six years at Chesapeake Energy, where responsibilities included leading production engineering efforts during a significant $2.9 billion acquisition, guiding a team to achieve over 50% production growth, and spearheading the company's first artificial intelligence initiative. David's experience spans various engineering roles, from Production Engineer I, where notable cost savings and production uplifts were achieved, to participating in an Engineering Development Program that provided a comprehensive foundation in drilling, completions, reservoir, and production engineering. David holds a Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University.