Kyle Twynam

Kyle Twynam has a strong background in mechanical engineering with a focus on the oil and gas industry. Kyle began their career as an Engineering Technician at Alberta Flares Energy Services in 2006. From there, they worked as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Halliburton, where they provided support for the Geo-Pilot Rotary Steerable System. After that, they joined Weatherford as a Co-Op Project Engineer, where they designed and assembled high-temperature water flow loops for PC Pump testing.

In 2010, Twynam joined Cathedral Energy Services as a Mechanical Engineer, specializing in research and development. Kyle designed components and systems for MWD downhole tools and was responsible for continuous improvement of Positive Pulse and EM MWD systems. Twynam then moved to Newsco International Energy Services as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer and Engineering Manager. Kyle led a multi-disciplinary engineering team, launched the Tuffshot Top Mounted Pulser, and implemented document control systems.

Next, they worked at Absolute Completion Technologies as an Applications Engineer, where they designed downhole sand screens and performed flow simulations and strength analysis on downhole assemblies. Twynam then joined Baker Hughes as a Mechanical Engineer, focusing on completions and wellbore intervention. Kyle led the mechanical hazloc design for new rig-floor products and contributed to the design of acoustic telemetry tools.

Most recently, Twynam worked at Vertex Downhole as a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Kyle served as the mechanical engineering team manager, designed a novel Toplink mud pulse valve, and acted as the mechanical liaison for major clients in the oilfield services industry.

In 2022, Twynam joined Quantum Energy Technologies as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, utilizing their expertise in mechanical engineering to contribute to the company's projects.

Kyle Twynam completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta from 2005 to 2009. Prior to that, they briefly attended Thompson Rivers University in 2004. Additionally, they obtained the P.Eng. certification from The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) in August 2014. Kyle also holds a certification as a Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) from Dassault Systèmes. Furthermore, Kyle completed a course on Circuits and Electronics titled MITx 6.002X from edX, although specific details about the certification date are not provided.