Yarick Ionnikoff is a highly experienced geological advisor with extensive consulting expertise across various regions including North Africa, the Middle East, Russia, India, and Vietnam. Currently employed at DeGolyer and MacNaughton since February 2018, Yarick manages a wide array of projects that involve exploration, field development planning, production optimization, and reserves estimation. Previous roles include Director of Geosciences at Ruspetro plc, where Yarick led a multi-disciplinary team and implemented innovative workflows for improved decision-making and field recovery. With early career experience at Maersk Oil, Mubadala Petroleum, PTTEP, and Shell, Yarick has demonstrated a strong track record in reservoir modeling, project management, and technical research, complemented by advanced academic qualifications in petroleum geosciences and geosciences.