Daniel graduated from USC, MS in Petroleum Engineering. Daniel started in the oil and gas industry as an operator assistant for Halliburton in 1998. Daniel advanced to equipment operator, quality assurance technician, acid supervisor, frac supervisor and eventually engineering. Upon graduation Daniel went to work for Talisman Energy as a Reservoir Engineer in Horseheads, NY.
Upon returning to Midland, TX and prior to LAS, he worked for several companies in West Texas in leadership and engineering roles focused on production and operations. In 2009, Daniel received his P.Eng. certification. Daniel is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and Registered Professional Landman. Daniel is a veteran of the US Army.