EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

I, Mark P. Castiglione, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A of Alta Mesa Resources, Inc.; and

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report.

Date: April 14, 2020

/s/ Mark P. Castiglione

Mark P. Castiglione

Chief Executive Officer

Alta Mesa Resources, Inc.