Sam Daugherty

Sam Daugherty is a Principal Technical Professional at Batoid, where they design and manage drilling and completion fluid programs for deepwater projects off the coast of Guyana. With over 15 years in the oil and gas industry, Sam has developed expertise in reservoir drilling fluids, completion fluids, geomechanics, and wellbore strengthening. They have previously held roles at companies such as Halliburton and Schlumberger, where they focused on maintaining fluid properties and ensuring service quality. Sam served honorably in the US Army as a Sergeant, where they honed their skills in critical thinking, team management, and leadership under high-stress conditions.