Case:
Technology Led Business Transformation
The Context
The project took place in Guyana’s high-cost offshore sector, where rigs operated at ~$1M per day. Teams relied on low-tech, paper-based workflows, previous digital initiatives had bred resistance, and no shared real-time data existed across operations. Horizon56, a SaaS digital technology firm, partnered with ExxonMobil and Noble Drilling to modernize offshore rig operation
What We Did
As project lead, I oversaw the entire portfolio, digital transformation, and change management effort. We:
- Designed and implemented end-to-end digital workflows across rigs and onshore teams
- Connected digital tools to clear performance, safety, and efficiency objectives
- Drove adoption across offshore crews and engineering teams, overcoming resistance from prior failed initiatives
- Standardized procedures across rigs to ensure consistent, data-driven operations
- Enabled cross-rig visibility and collaboration to accelerate learning and decision-makin
A Milestone is Set
Created real-time transparency across all rigs, reducing manual updates and calls
- Delivered efficiency gains from well design to drilling
- Improved financial planning with a predictable SaaS cost model
- Strengthened cost control through cross-rig performance visibility and actionable insights
- Enhanced operational safety and accountability by ensuring all teams worked from up-to-date procedure