Javier Gonzalez

Javier Gonzalez was appointed Operations Manager in June 2019. Mr. Gonzalez's primary responsibilities are to support the efficient and safe drilling operations of TransAtlantic Petroleum's assets. He has previously held the Operation Manager role in Turkey responsible for the safe and efficient operation and development of TransAtlantic Petroleum's assets in Turkey, Bulgaria, and the region as well as manage the local technical teams

Prior to joining TransAtlantic, Mr. Gonzalez served in several managerial and technical roles in Drilling, Completion, and Production Operations at Occidental Petroleum, Shell E&P, and Schlumberger. He has worked in the Permian Basin, South Texas, Venezuela, Mexico, Russia, and the Gulf of Mexico.

Mr. Gonzalez holds a B.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering from The University of Tulsa and a M.B.A. degree from the University of Houston. He is also an active member of the SPE.