Sushma Bhan is the SPE’s Technical Director of Data Science & Engineering Analytics. She is focused on the industry’s future direction maximizing value from Data Sciences specifically supporting environmental, safety, digital transformation, and enhanced production.

Sushma is a Director at Ikon Science where she gives guidance on company growth opportunities and provides high-level product oversight. Also, serves on Rice University’s Professional Science Master’s (PSM) Board of Affiliates.

Previously, Sushma was the Chief Data Officer of Subsurface and Wells at Shell, where she created business co-owned data strategies and accountability for global data accelerators, standards, and subsurface digital-value funnel. Her three-decade Shell career spanned various roles including leading Wells, Reservoir, and Facility Management (WRFM) global technical data resulting in millions of dollars in cost savings and value outcomes for the company.

Sushma was the recipient of 2024 Hart Energy’s Influential Women in Energy Honoree, 2023 SPE International President’s award for the best Technical Section, 2020 SPE International and 2019 Gulf Coast Section awards for Management & Information (M&I) for distinguished contributions to the Petroleum industry. Sushma actively mentors young professionals, especially women and students locally and overseas. She has an M.S. from University of Delhi and an Executive-MBA from University of Houston.