James Drake is a directional driller with over 15 years of experience in horizontal and directional drilling. He has extensive experience in West Texas, North Dakota, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado. He is proficient in downhole tools and equipment and performs tasks like tool preparation, well path projection, and communicating with company representatives. He has experience as both a directional driller and MWD operator and is skilled in manual calculations and computer programs like Well Architect.