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Summary Expert in the application of computer technology to oil and gas exploration. Established a corporation whose employees manage networks of UNIX workstations for several clients. Clients' networks range in size up to 100 workstations. Has helped clients grow from server systems comprising a few gigabytes of storage up to hundreds of terabytes of storage. Has managed all parts of a network from hardware specification through end user application and data support. Experience President 1997 - Present Established a new corporation that serves several client companies. Installed and managed workstations and servers using Solaris, IRIX, and Linux operating system. Installed and managed applications including GeoQuest Systems GeoFrame and IESX, Landmark Graphics OpenWorks, Oracle Server and Application Server, Energy Graphics Intellex 4.0, Larson Software Technology plotting solutions, Zeh Graphics plotting solutions, Veritas NetBackup, and Legato NetWorker. Established remote connection systems that allow better service at reduced cost for clients. Seagull Energy Corporation Geophysical Systems Manager 1994 - 1997 Responsible for all installation, user support, operations and maintenance of a local area network comprising 15 UNIX workstations, three servers, and one large plotter. Personally loaded 2d and 3d seismic volumes for almost 100 interpretation projects over a period of three years. Made available to explorationists using workstations almost all of the seismic data in the company database for the Gulf of Mexico. Began a migration from manual drafting to computerized drafting using customized enhancements to the Autocad drafting package. Implemented automated backup systems that aided in the recovery of files and projects in case of accident or failure. Implemented internet mail and file transfers in ways that protected the security of the internal network and did so at minimal cost. Made effective use of old equipment while adding state of the art new equipment in order to maximize use of assets. Nerco Oil & Gas, Inc. Manager Geophysical Systems 1991 - 1993 Responsible for all user support, operations and maintenance of a $1.5 million local area network comprising 12 UNIX workstations, three servers, and three large plotters. Also served as teacher and consultant for special problems involving modeling, interpretation, data, and presentation of seismic and geologic data. Improved completion time for many projects by 50% to 90% by implementing current technology and helping the technical and drafting staff to use it. Implemented a CD-ROM database on a network that will pay out in less than two years, save time for the user, and cause the data to be much more useful because of its availability. Directed the customization and training of computerized drafting. As a result, in less than three months four drafters produced almost all the graphic presentations for a data room for the sale of the entire company. Implemented a system to alert key personnel in case an unattended plotter needed attention, cutting lost time due to stopped equipment. Enhanced computer system reliability by analyzing, isolating, identifying, and repairing any problems that caused the computer system to fail under normal operating circumstances. Union Texas Petroleum Corporation Associate Geophysicist 1982 - 1991 Interpreted seismic data and integrated results with geologic interpretations. Tested and taught the use of new computerized exploration tools. Planned and supervised acquisition of seismic data. Completed a project at a cost of four man-weeks instead of the 36 man-weeks predicted by the group supervisor. The improvement was the result of knowledge of available technology and data sources. Successfully planned and guided an innovative data collection operation in the Cook Inlet of Alaska. The $750,000 project was completed on schedule, within budget, and yielded high quality data. Division Geophysicist, Southern Division Responsible for geophysical activities in the Texas Gulf Coast Area and all of the Gulf of Mexico. Supervised six geophysicists and a support staff of three. Supervised and directly participated in technical work leading to the purchase of two leases that have yielded over 200 BCF of net production for the company and still have additional potential. Evaluated performance and reduced staff by 10% with no loss in productivity. Armada Resources, Inc. Chief Geophysicist 1980 - 1982 Anadarko Production Company Independent Consulting Geophysicist 1979 - 1980 Home Petroleum Corporation Senior Geophysicist 1978 - 1979 Columbia Gas Development Corporation Senior Geophysicist 1975 - 1978 Amoco Production Company Senior Geophysicist 1968 - 1975 Other Professional Activities North Harris College 1996 - 1999 Instructor for Unix System Administration Classes Education University of Oklahoma Graduated 1968 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with High Honors |
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