The Open Platform Imperative for the Energy Industry

Senior oil & gas sector software and IT manager with demonstrated capacity to direct, achieve results and improve performance in multidisciplinary, multicultural environments. Proven expertise in information technology (IT), software application design, development & implementation, operations management and delivery of integrated solutions for the oil & gas industry. Demonstrated people management skills with success record in driving change. Leads and engages colleagues in achieving shareholder goals and objectives. Proactive approach to problem-solving.

15+ years of experiences in managing Shell's proprietary Subsurface Geosciences software development. In-depth knowledge of the entire Hydrocarbon Development lifecycle from Exploration to Development to Wells. 5+ years of managing Shell's subsurface data platforms and initiating the Open Subsurface Data Universe forum under Open Group. Specific domain expertise includes Seismic Processing, Seismic Interpretation, Quantitative Interpretation, Basin Modelling, and Geological Modelling. Interested in leveraging the standard open subsurface data platform to accelerate the digital transformation of subsurface.

20+ years in technology and focused on the delivery of innovative solutions to the upstream business. Experienced in developing and implementing technology for enterprise infrastructure, process control systems, major capital projects, reservoir and production engineering, and now driving the development of Chevron’s subsurface digital platform. As Product Line Manager for Subsurface Data and Insights in Chevron's Technical Center, currently building solutions leveraging the Open Subsurface Data Universe (OSDU) to enable faster, higher quality subsurface decisions. Elected member of the OSDU Management Committee.

Accomplished global data leader with three decades of experience in leading enterprise data projects. Former Chief Data Officer at Royal Dutch Shell for Subsurface and Wells. Recognized in Shell for delivering Data-Digi strategies, building a global data community, establishing data-centricity and data quality transparency, and enabling easy access solutions for Asset efficiency gains in the millions (USD). SPE International 2020 M&I award recipient, Advisor for SPE Data Science and Engineering Analytics Board, Co-Chair of SPE’s Digital Transformation Subcommittee, and Advisor on Rice University Professional Sciences Master’s Board.