Portfolio Optimization

The Problem

Energy company with over 1100 natural gas wells to be drilled.  What is the right sequence of drilling that maximizes the value of the field?

The Solution

The simulation model allowed the experts to apply different rules to the choices of “which well next”.  The resulting experimentation led the team to consider and assess several choices before settling on an optimal drilling plan. 

Last year we turned to George Danner to lead a team in developing a simulation and model to anticipate the impact of H1N1 on patients in our service area. George's work was simply first rate, well thought, delivered on time and surprisingly accurate as we have now learned from experience....

Carl Taylor
Director Center for Strategic Health Innovation

George and I first became acquainted over seven years ago, when he was working on a joint project with Sun and one of our major customers.  Since then, I've had the distinct pleasure of working with him on multiple occasions.  To say that George "solves complex problems"...

John Kapson
Managing Consultant, Data Center Efficiency Practice, Sun Microsystems Inc.