DOGLEG: Directional Drilling Game
Steer a well to target with a motor or RSS, one stand at a time, while the company man watches your doglegs. Three wells, about two to four minutes a run.
Alastair Punler
Drilling Engineer
Perth, Australia · Offshore Mexico
About
I am a drilling engineer with 6 years working in offshore oil and gas. I've spent time both in the office and in the field in multiple countries in what's been an exciting and diverse career.
I picked up coding during the pandemic (after despising it during uni). I am not a software developer. I am an engineer who uses Python and simple web tools to make life easier. I build calculators, data tools and small apps that help with drilling workflows, visualisation and personal projects.
Outside of work I have dedicated a lot of time to a part time semi-professional ice hockey career with the Perth Thunder. I also enjoy skiing, and playing golf (albeit poorly).
I'm currently living in Perth, Western Australia, where I call home. But if you ask where I'm from, it's a long story. The map below can explain!
- Based
- Perth, Western Australia
- Experience
- 6 years offshore oil & gas
- Currently
- Deepwater development, Mexico
- Builds
- Python and web tools for drilling
- Off shift
- Ice hockey, skiing, golf
Around the World
Where I've lived and worked. Hover or tap a country for the story.
- Home
- Lived
- Worked
Projects
Drill Bit Hydraulics Calculator
Calculates bit hydraulics and annular velocities. My first ever web app.
Ice Hockey Stats Tracking
Stats tracking app for the Perth Thunder. Tracks shots and player stats spatially over the rink.
This Portfolio
You're looking at it. Hand-drawn pixel sprites, a scroll-driven drill string, an interactive world map and a drilling game.