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Keynote Speakers

Short Biography: Andrew Lamb, MBA, CAIM, CEPA works where data, leadership, and execution collide. He helps organizations make better decisions when the data is disputed, incomplete, or ignored, by fixing the human and structural breakdowns that slow execution. Grounded in a belief that there is always a better way, his work aligns leaders around clear decision ownership and operating discipline, enabling them to act with confidence and inspire others through clarity, not charisma.

Andrew Lamb

Founder & Owner

4 Leaf Performance

Short Biography: Hashim Abdullah brings nearly 25 years of experience in Information Technology and Data Management to his work. Hashim joined Chevron in 2001 and has held various technical positions across Chevron’s Upstream and Downstream businesses. He is currently a Lead Data Analyst within Chevron’s Data Management and Enterprise Data Governance Team. Hashim holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Barry University and an MBA from the University of Miami. He has been an active participant in the PPDM Association’s Reference Values Subcommittee since 2021.

Hashim Abdullah

Lead Data Analyst

Chevron

Short Biography: Luke serves as an Energy Director of Data and AI at Microsoft, where he leads a team of global “black belt” specialists in helping customers solve their toughest problems with database, analytics, and AI solutions. Luke has experience in various industries, from energy engineering to strategy consulting, and has a passion for digital transformation and innovation. In his spare time, Luke is an active volunteer and supporter of the Special Olympics and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Luke is a frequent speaker and content creator on topics such as Operational Databases, Agentic Architectures, Power BI, and Azure OpenAI.

2-3 things that come to mind when you think about Digital Transformation in the Energy space:

Celebrate Small Victories: Start with achievable goals in your energy transformation journey. You don't need to overhaul everything at once; small, consistent wins will build momentum.

Collaborate Across Teams: Ensure everyone is involved in the transformation process. Avoid the pitfalls of siloed information by fostering open communication and collaboration.

Follow Your Own Roadmap: There is no one-size-fits-all solution for digital transformation. Take each step methodically to ensure sustainable and effective results.

Luke Fangman

Energy Director, Data & AI

Microsoft Corporation

Short Biography: Peter brings a highly successful record of crafting successful go-to-market strategies for early-stage IIoT, AI and technology companies for revenue growth. He has held senior leadership roles in Business, Corporate and Channel Development, Sales, and Customer Success over the past 20 years with large ISVs and high-growth companies such as OSIsoft, Microsoft, General Magic and Digital Fountain.  Peter has a BA in Communications from the University of Maryland.

Peter Bentley

Chief Operating Officer

Patero Inc.

Short Biography: Reishin Toolsi is a recognized leader in the Energy industry, with regards to Data and AI. He worked for 14 years at SLB across multiple business units, all across the Energy value chain. Currently, he is a Senior Solutions Architect and Energy Subject Matter Expert for Databricks. This position has allowed him to combine his passion for AI with his expertise in the connected energy ecosystem, therefore leading the effort of simplifying the way Databricks clients access and use data.

Reishin Toolsi

Energy SME

Databricks

Short Biography: Suri Bhat is Chief Executive Officer of Petrosys Group and brings more than 30 years' experience across the global energy sector. His career spans software engineering, AI and deep learning innovation, and senior commercial leadership, combining technical depth with strategic vision. As CEO, he has led the unification and growth of Petrosys Group, focusing on delivering vendor-agnostic solutions that bring clarity and long-term value to subsurface data management and geoscience.

Suri Bhat

Chief Executive Officer

Petrosys Group

Short Biography: Trudy Curtis is the Chief Executive Officer of the PPDM Association, the global Not-For-Profit society focused on building a global community of data professionals, developing best practices and standards for energy data, and on professional development and certification for data professionals. Based in Canada, Curtis has over four decades of years of industry experience and is known around the world for her outspoken advocacy of data standards, data as a strategic asset, and data management.

Trudy Curtis

Chief Executive Officer

PPDM Association - The Global Energy Data Professionals

Speakers

Short Biography: Geoscience Principal data consultant with 19+ years of experience, having Ph.D. in Petroleum Geoscience with a specialization in Petroleum Exploration, Remote Sensing, and GIS, as well as a certified in AWS cloud practitioner. Proficient in many of the leading petro-technical solutions (Petrel, Studio, OpenWorks, DSG, TechLog). Expertise in managing enterprise level projects like Subsurface data management, OSDU Implementation, PPDM, Delfi Petrotechnical suite migration, Carbon Capture reporting, Energy sustainability and transition, Data digitization and Digital transformation initiatives.

Dr. Jagadish Maddiboyina

Principal Consultant

Cognizant

Short Biography: Gordon Klundt is Founder and Chief Data Engineer at InFocus Data. He built the InFocus platform around a conviction that data lineage belongs at load time - not reconstructed months later when an auditor or acquirer asks where the numbers came from. By capturing provenance, master data relationships, and business dimensions the moment data enters the stack, InFocus turns production data into a defensible dataroom asset without the scramble that typically precedes a private equity transaction. In this session, Gordon shows why reconstruction is a solvable problem - and what it costs operators who haven't solved it yet.

Gordon Klundt

Founder and Chief Data Engineer

InFocus Data

Short Biography: With 29 years of experience in the oil and gas and artificial intelligence industries, Jeff is a visionary and Chief Research Officer at Data². Data² builds intelligence and reasoning engineering assistants for the intelligence community and oil and gas sectors. Jeff leads the development and deployment of cutting-edge solutions using large language models, artificial intelligence, and knowledge graphs to enhance the efficiency, safety, and performance of complex engineering tasks and systems.

At Data², Jeff focuses on turning unstructured operational and engineering data into queryable, explainable systems: graph data models for wells, completions, and field operations; AI-assisted analysis layered on top of those models; and products that help engineers review jobs, validate calculations, and move faster without sacrificing technical rigor.

Jeff has a proven track record of delivering innovative and impactful AI products and services to some of the world's largest and most reputable companies, such as Chevron, Shell, Saudi Aramco, ENI, Husky, BHP, BP, Equinor, Suncor, ConocoPhillips, Schlumberger, Civitas, ProFrac, ATCO and others. He has also been a founder, co-founder, or executive at several successful AI startups, such as Maana, WellLine, and Geminos, and now Data², where he applies his deep technical domain knowledge, leadership skills, and entrepreneurial spirit to create and scale modelling, digital history, and reasoning software platforms. Jeff is passionate about solving challenging and meaningful problems with AI and advancing the state of the art in his field.

Jeff Dalgliesh

Founder & Chief Research Officer

Data²

Short Biography: John Kalfayan is a Forward Deployed Engineer at Collide, where he leads AI strategy and product development to help energy companies make smarter, faster decisions. With over 15 years of experience spanning field operations to software startups, the self-proclaimed “startup masochist” brings a rare blend of hands-on field experience and technical depth. A Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of Arkansas with a Master’s in Energy Business from the University of Tulsa, John also cohosts EnergyBytes, a podcast exploring the intersection of energy and technology.

John Kalfayan

Forward Deployed Engineer

Collide io

Short Biography: Jon Brewton is the Founder and CEO of Data², pioneering next-generation artificial reasoning technology that transforms how organizations understand and leverage their data. A US Military Veteran from the United States Air Force (USAF) and a NYU, London School of Economics, and Harvard alumnus, Jon's expertise lies in developing transparent, explainable AI solutions for high-reliability sectors including defense, energy, and critical infrastructure.

Prior to founding Data², Jon served as an Engineer and Strategy Advisor in the Oil & Gas Industry, as well as an Executive at Quantium, where he led ML/AI solution development and strategic partnerships across Asia-Pacific. His global experience spans multiple continents, including innovative technology implementations in Scotland, Nigeria, South Africa, Brazil, the UK, Thailand, Angola, and Australia.

At Data², Jon leads the development of advanced knowledge graph and AI technologies that deliver fully traceable, trustworthy insights. The platform's unique approach combines clear, explainable AI with sophisticated graph data models, setting new standards for transparent artificial reasoning in enterprise and government applications.

As a Board Member on the National Small Business Association's Economic Development & Small Business Technology Councils, Jon advocates for innovation in AI governance and responsible technology development. His vision centers on empowering organizations to harness the power of their data while maintaining complete transparency and trust in AI-driven decision-making.

Jon Brewton

Founder & CEO

Data²

Short Biography: Keisha Beasley is the Founder of B2 Innovates in Houston, TX. She is an accomplished energy and technology leader with more than 20 years of experience in operations management, product ownership, data governance, leading data management teams, and digital transformation across the energy sector. She has led enterprise wide implementations of energy data solutions and regulatory compliance platforms for organizations including Chevron, BP, and Sword Group. Her expertise spans product lifecycle management, AI driven analytics, ESG reporting, and cross functional team leadership.

Keisha serves on the PPDM Association’s Houston Leadership Team and is an active member of the SUPERGirls SHINE Foundation. She also volunteers with the Energy Education Foundation, supporting STEM learning engagements and their Career Inspiration and Connections program to expand awareness of energy sector careers. In addition to her industry leadership, Keisha is a STEM educator and consultant for Houston Independent School District who designs hands on learning experiences and curriculum through B2 Innovates that strengthen the energy education pipeline and inspire the next generation of innovators.

Keisha Beasley

Founder/Principle Consultant

B2 Innovates

Short Biography: Kristen Barley is the Executive Director of the Energy Education Foundation in Houston, TX. Kristen brings over two decades of executive leadership and program development experience across diverse sectors, including nearly a decade at Spindletop Impact Partners, supporting the energy industry. With a background that spans global training roles at Weatherford International and impactful executive directorships, Kristen is a proven trailblazer in fostering community engagement and strategic growth. As Executive Director for the Energy Education Foundation, she provides strategic direction and leadership for programs that champion energy literacy, develop the future workforce, and connect communities with the evolving energy landscape through innovative educational initiatives and partnerships.

Kristen Barley

Executive Director

Energy Education Foundation

Short Biography: Malcolm Hawker is the CDO of Profisee and is a thought leader in the fields of Data Strategy, Master Data Management (MDM), and Data Governance. As a former Gartner analyst, Malcolm has authored industry-defining research and has consulted some of the largest businesses in the world on their enterprise data and analytics strategies. Malcolm is a frequent public speaker on data and analytics best practices, and he cherishes the opportunity to share practical and actionable insights on how companies can achieve their strategic imperatives by improving their approach to data management. He is the author of the Wiley book 'The Data Hero Playbook', which details the critical role that a growth mindset plays in helping companies to realize the transformative value of data. When not sharing his passion for data or recording episodes of the CDO Matters podcast, Malcolm is an avid hobbyist landscape photographer and lives with his wife and two dogs in a small beach town in Florida.

Malcolm Hawker

Chief Data Officer

Profisee

Short Biography: Nishanth is a Managing Director with Deloitte, leading and enabling AI & Data capabilities for clients in the Energy, Resources & Industrials sector.

Nishanth Raj

Managing Director

Deloitte

Cyber Security

Short Biography: Joe Alapat is a successful entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience managing IT infrastructure for large enterprises, mid-market companies, and small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) under the care of an IT managed service provider he owned, operated, and sold. Following his exit, he founded Liongard to address the growing IT Service Provider challenge of managing and securing modern IT at scale with strong visibility, automation, and insight. At Liongard, Joe is focused on delivering a truly modern approach to managing and securing modern IT environments. CRN honored Joe as a Channel Chief in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. He graduated with honors from Trinity University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional.

Joe Alapat, CISSP - Moderator

Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer

Liongard

Short Biography: Dd Budiharto serves as Customer Security Officer for the Oil, Gas and Energy sector at Microsoft. She is also founder of Cyber Point Advisory, LLC, a fractional CISO firm providing cybersecurity advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses. She partners with executive teams, business stakeholders, and IT leaders to develop strategies and roadmaps that strengthen organizational cybersecurity posture.

With over 30 years as a digital security leader, Dd's expertise in IT and OT security has been instrumental in delivering significantly enhanced information and cybersecurity programs for companies including ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66, Baker Hughes, Marathon Oil Corporation, and Halliburton. As an industry leader, she has worked closely with the White House on Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity initiatives.

Dd served as chairman of the American Petroleum Institute (API) IT Security Subcommittee and is currently a Governing Member of Gartner and SecureWorld CISO Executive networks.

She is passionate about building ??Cybersecurity Circle ??, an inclusive community for cybersecurity enthusiasts at all levels. Dd serves on the Board of Directors of LINK Houston and remains active as a speaker, moderator, mentor, and advisor for organizations including CYBR.Sec.Con., Exec.Sec.Con., Women Executive Forum, T200, 50/50 Women on Boards, ISSA, Minorities in Cybersecurity, and Cyversity. She has also spoken at numerous universities, including the University of Houston, Baylor University, Houston Christian University, University of St. Thomas, and the Rice University Baker Institute.

Dd is the recipient of the 2024 ORBIE Houston CISO Leadership Award and has been recognized as a nominee for Team8's 2025 Cyber25 Women of Impact, a Cybersecurity DIVA of 2022, and an SC Magazine "2018 Influencer in Cybersecurity.”

Dd Budiharto

Chief Security Advisor for OGE;

Microsoft

Short Biography: Joseph Hall is a seasoned IT leader with nearly three decades of experience spanning cybersecurity, security architecture, and global SAP operations. As Senior Security Architect at LyondellBasell, he leads cybersecurity strategy for key enterprise applications, driving major initiatives in vulnerability management, threat detection, compliance, and long range cybersecurity planning.

Joseph holds a Master of Liberal Arts in Information Technology from Harvard University Extension School and a BA in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin. He is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Joseph Hall

Senior Security Architect

LyondellBasell

Short Biography: Peter brings a highly successful record of crafting successful go-to-market strategies for early-stage IIoT, AI and technology companies for revenue growth. He has held senior leadership roles in Business, Corporate and Channel Development, Sales, and Customer Success over the past 20 years with large ISVs and high-growth companies such as OSIsoft, Microsoft, General Magic and Digital Fountain.  Peter has a BA in Communications from the University of Maryland.

Peter Bentley

Chief Operating Officer

Patero Inc.

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Subsurface Data Management

Short Biography: Greg Foley has spent 50 years in the workforce (25 years in Australia and 25 years in the US) before retiring in July 2024. Most recently he worked at The FerVID Group which he joined in April 2017 with responsibility for Business Strategy and Development. Previously he had introduced Brisbane based startup, RedEye, to the US market.

With 32 years of market development experience applying technology to solve business problems including 25 years in Oil & Gas, he is very focused on customer satisfaction. Prior to moving to the United States in 1999 and joining Petris Technology where he spent 11 ½ years followed by 4 years at Stonebridge, he was responsible for establishing HAHT Software in South East Asia.

Mr. Foley has also worked in Australia for Fujitsu, Digital Equipment Corporation and ComputerLand. He previously taught for 12 years at St. Aloysius' College in Sydney.

Outside of work, Greg has served on the Board of the Australian American Chamber of Commerce for 21 ½ years, serving 6 as President. He has also served 2 years on the Board of the Woodland Heights Civic Association. Early in 2023, he joined the Houston Leadership Team for PPDM and contributed towards facilitating the 2023 and 2024 Conventions in Houston ands moved up the the position of Chair in 2025. He has been passionate about the importance of data quality to support decision making in all aspects of business, whether technical or corporate. He will continue to serve the PPDM beyond retirement.

Greg Foley - Moderator

Owner

Foley Advisory Services & Training LLC

Short Biography: Cameron Woods is an IT Principal for Data & Cloud Platform Administration at Continental Resources, where he has spent nearly eight of his 30 years managing enterprise data and cloud platforms for one of America’s leading independent E&P operators. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Cameron’s career spans management consulting (American Management Systems), technology manufacturing (Seagate Technology), financial services, telecommunications, and higher education — before anchoring in upstream oil and gas for 15+ years at Chesapeake Energy, Devon Energy, and Continental. This cross-industry foundation uniquely informs his approach to the data governance, platform integration, and cloud modernization challenges facing the subsurface data community today. At Continental, he led the migration from Cloudera CDP to Databricks on AWS and holds Databricks Academy Accreditation as an AWS Platform Architect. He holds a degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Colorado Boulder’s Leeds School of Business.

Cameron Woods

IT Principal, Data & Cloud Platform Administration

Continental Resources

Short Biography: Christy Hopkins is Co-Founder of PandoScape and a leader in subsurface data integration and quality management. She works with operators to modernize energy data workflows, reduce automation complexity, and improve trust across their data ecosystems. Christy is passionate about bridging data standards with practical implementation to meet real-world operational needs. She serves on the PPDM Houston Leadership team to help advance energy data innovation.

Christy D. Hopkins

CEO

Pandoscape

Short Biography: Reishin Toolsi is a recognized leader in the Energy industry, with regards to Data and AI. He worked for 14 years at SLB across multiple business units, all across the Energy value chain. Currently, he is a Senior Solutions Architect and Energy Subject Matter Expert for Databricks. This position has allowed him to combine his passion for AI with his expertise in the connected energy ecosystem, therefore leading the effort of simplifying the way Databricks clients access and use data.

Reishin Toolsi

Energy SME

Databricks

Short Biography: Venkata Kondepati is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of experience driving digital transformation and cloud architecture initiatives across global enterprises. As former Director of Software Engineering at S&P Global, he led multi-million dollar modernization projects, including the migration of 60+ applications to AWS cloud infrastructure and the development of AI-driven data platforms that delivered 70% cost savings. Currently serving as Manager of Data Architecture & Engineering at Ascentt, Venkat specializes in cloud-native architectures, generative AI implementation, and building high-performance engineering teams across distributed global organizations. He holds multiple certifications including AWS Solutions Architect, PMP, and has completed advanced studies in Data Science and Generative AI for Business Transformation.

Venkata Kondepati

Manager, Data Architecture & Engineering

Ascentt

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AI & Analytics

Short Biography: Derek is the President of companies WellDrive and Zytron. He has 30 years of engineering and management experience in the petroleum industry, mostly with WellDrive and Schlumberger, and holds engineering and physics degrees from Georgia Tech and Jacksonville University.

Derek serves on the Houston Leadership Team for PPDM and has contributed to data-related presentations and articles by Hart Energy and the Midland Reporter Telegram. He is passionate about data and service quality, working to ensure that both structured and unstructured data maintains its history, context, and relevance.

A couple of his more interesting data management related roles outside of the oil and gas industry have involved working on the team to build the first country-wide immigration system database for the United Kingdom and building a top-secret data mining system for the UK Home Office. Neither of which he can officially confirm or deny.

Derek Garland - Moderator

CEO

WellDrive LLC

Short Biography: Luke serves as an Energy Director of Data and AI at Microsoft, where he leads a team of global “black belt” specialists in helping customers solve their toughest problems with database, analytics, and AI solutions. Luke has experience in various industries, from energy engineering to strategy consulting, and has a passion for digital transformation and innovation. In his spare time, Luke is an active volunteer and supporter of the Special Olympics and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Luke is a frequent speaker and content creator on topics such as Operational Databases, Agentic Architectures, Power BI, and Azure OpenAI.

2-3 things that come to mind when you think about Digital Transformation in the Energy space:

Celebrate Small Victories: Start with achievable goals in your energy transformation journey. You don't need to overhaul everything at once; small, consistent wins will build momentum.

Collaborate Across Teams: Ensure everyone is involved in the transformation process. Avoid the pitfalls of siloed information by fostering open communication and collaboration.

Follow Your Own Roadmap: There is no one-size-fits-all solution for digital transformation. Take each step methodically to ensure sustainable and effective results.

Luke Fangman

Energy Director, Data & AI

Microsoft Corporation

Short Biography: Dr. Prashanth Southekal is a Data, Analytics, and AI Consultant, Author, and Professor. He is the founder of DBP Institute and D2A2. He has consulted over 100 organizations including P&G, GE, Shell, Apple, Whirlpool, and SAP. Dr. Southekal is the author of three books - “Data for Business Performance”, “Analytics Best Practices”, and “Data Quality” and writes regularly on data, analytics, and AI in Forbes, CFO. University, SAP Insider, FP&A Trends and more. His second Book ANALYTICS BEST PRACTICES was ranked #1 analytics books of all time in May 2022 by Book Authority. Apart from his consulting and advisory pursuits, he has trained over 4,500 professionals worldwide in Data, Analytics, and AI. Dr. Southekal is also an Adjunct Professor of Data and Analytics at IE Business School (Madrid, Spain) and CDO Magazine included him in the top 75 global data leaders of 2022. He holds a Ph.D. from ESC Lille (FR), MBA from Kellogg School of Management (US), and ICD.D Designation from Rotman School of Management (CA). He lives between Calgary (CA), and Madrid (ES).

Dr. Prashanth Southekal

Founder

DBPI & D2A2

Short Biography: Lewis Matthews was born and raised in the United Kingdom of Great Britain. At the age of 17 he emigrated to the USA and enlisted in the United States Navy where he served for 9 years as a Corpsman with Marines. Since then, Lewis has received several degrees including economics, geology, and an MS in geophysics and seismology during which he independently discovered fractal clustering in petrophysical logs. He is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Angel Protection System and Project Geminae. To encourage understanding and broad collaboration across companies, Lewis teaches machine learning applications and advanced data analytics applicable to oil and gas problems. These workshops have proven to be incredibly popular and helpful to enhance the general understanding of the strengths and limits of these incredibly hyped technologies.

Lewis Matthews

Founder

Project Geminae

Short Biography: Philip Heggelund is the Chief Technology Officer at PandoScape Inc., where he leads the company’s technology strategy and architecture to tackle complex data quality, accessibility, and integration challenges in upstream oil and gas data. He is an experienced enterprise software engineer and data engineer with a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable, high-impact solutions that help organizations transform messy data into reliable, actionable insights. As CTO, Philip drives innovation across the company’s products and platform, focusing on automating data engineering tasks, breaking down data silos, and enabling teams to make smarter decisions with better-quality data.

Philip Heggelund

Chief Technology Officer

PandoScape Inc.

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Seismic

Short Biography: I have a background in digital data management spanning four decades and multiple certifications in both geosciences and project management. This workshop is based on two major publications, one of which I co-authored, addressing embedded data workflow methodologies and the complexities of institutional governance on open-source data platforms. The techniques discussed have been field validated with multiple operators across the energy and resource sector.

Jess B. Kozman - Moderator

Senior Principal Consultant

Katalyst Data Management

Short Biography: Alex Krueger is a geophysical software architect and co-founder of Headwave, where he helped develop the VDS seismic data format now used in the OSDU™ Data Platform. With a career spanning seismic processing, visualization, and software development- including roles at WesternGeco- he now leads software initiatives at Lumina Geophysical focused on AI, business intelligence, and modern seismic data management systems.

Alex Krueger

SR VP Software

Lumina Geophysical

Short Biography: Geoscience Principal data consultant with 19+ years of experience, having Ph.D. in Petroleum Geoscience with a specialization in Petroleum Exploration, Remote Sensing, and GIS, as well as a certified in AWS cloud practitioner. Proficient in many of the leading petro-technical solutions (Petrel, Studio, OpenWorks, DSG, TechLog). Expertise in managing enterprise level projects like Subsurface data management, OSDU Implementation, PPDM, Delfi Petrotechnical suite migration, Carbon Capture reporting, Energy sustainability and transition, Data digitization and Digital transformation initiatives.

Dr. Jagadish Maddiboyina

Principal Consultant

Cognizant

Short Biography: Geoscience IT Leader and Certified Petroleum Data Analyst (CPDA) with an M.Sc. in Geology and a B.Sc. in Computer Science. Managing subsurface computing environments, technical infrastructure, and data lifecycle systems for global exploration and production since 1995. Deep experience in seismic and well data integration, vendor and project management, and enterprise-level collaboration. Currently expanding expertise in artificial intelligence, Python programming, and project management through postgraduate certification and data visualization, automation.

Joel Allard

Senior Geoscience Data Manager

RockSolid Dataworks

Short Biography: Experienced Senior Geophysicist with experience in Data Management with strong background in geology and geophysics datatypes. Delivered high-impact solutions across the energy industry as well as technical support to geoscientists, in software applications. Aided in the management of Wells and 2D/3D seismic databases. Ability to bridge geoscience, data analytics, and strategic operations in both traditional E&P and future-facing energy initiatives. Aid to refine field development plans and in advancing CCUS projects, deliver prompt, business-critical insights that drive performance and sustainability.

Lorenzo Izarra

Geophysicist

Independent

Short Biography: Nancy House has worked as a geophysicist for multinational corporations and small independent oil companies primarily as an interpreter on and offshore the US, South America and Africa (West and East), and other areas. She is a second-generation geoscientist, who grew up in South America and Singapore. She has a BA in Geology/Geophysics from the University of Wyoming, (1976), and an MSc in Geophysics from Colorado School Mines with additional graduate work in 2000-2003.

Nancy House

Owner-Principal Scientist

Integrated Geophysical Interpretation Inc., LLC

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New Energy

Short Biography: Jason Bean is a data-focused business development leader with extensive experience in delivering market intelligence and analytics solutions to the global energy sector. Currently part of the expansion team at Evaluate Energy, Jason helps provide critical data insights into oil and gas markets, including valuations, M&A activity, financials, and operational metrics used by leading industry players to track opportunities and market trends.

Previously, Jason served as VP of Sales, North America at ICIS, driving over $15M in annual subscription revenue for data and market intelligence solutions across energy, petrochemical, and industrial supply chains. He also led the Americas team at Quantum Commodity Intelligence, advancing the mission to democratize data for the energy transition through transparent pricing and actionable insights.

With a proven track record of leveraging data to inform strategic decisions, Jason is passionate about enabling businesses to harness connected intelligence for growth and sustainability.

Jason Bean - Moderator

US Expansion (Evaluate Energy)

geoLOGIC systems ltd.

Short Biography: Ali Sangster is a senior executive with more than 18 years of experience building, transforming, and commercializing data, analytics, and software-enabled businesses across the energy, natural resources, commodities, financial markets, and renewables sectors. She is known for combining deep industry expertise with advanced technology leadership in Generative AI, large language models, modern data architecture, accelerated analytics, high-performance computing, and geospatial intelligence to drive better decisions, stronger operating performance, and differentiated market insight.

Throughout her career, Alexandra has led the development and scaling of analytics-driven products and platforms that expand market share, unlock new revenue streams, and strengthen competitive position. Her experience spans product-level P&L leadership, investment prioritization, strategic partnerships, commercialization, and cross-functional execution across product, data, technology, and commercial teams.

A trusted advisor to executive teams, boards, and investors, Alexandra is recognized for aligning innovation with commercial strategy and enterprise value creation. She brings a GM-style leadership approach and a practical perspective on how companies can translate emerging technologies into measurable business outcomes.

Ali Sangster

EPAM Systems

Short Biography: Mark is a corporate leader with extensive experience in the energy industry. He has served as Charman/CEO of The GTD Group and CEO/President of The Oklahoma Royalty Company. An award-winning film producer, columnist, radio talk show host and writer, Mark is the author of six energy-related books. Mark is a frequent speaker in the oil & gas space – focusing on business development, strategic planning, new technologies, digital transformation and operational excellence within the entire energy sector.

Mark A. Stansberry

Chairman

Mark A. Stansberry Enterprises

Short Biography: With 35+ years of experience, Tim is driven to lead staff to deliver to stakeholder needs (stated and unstated) via the pragmatic characterization of the subsurface. His expertise includes hydrocarbon maturation (Team Leader, Assurance, Petrophysicist) of a multitude of projects from exploration through mature development activities. His team leadership experience spans 15+ years including Shell, BHP and FerVID and includes SS teams moving volumes from exploration success to development execution and Petrophysics teams concentrating on rank exploration prospects to mature developments in the Americas DW, Tim is currently leading FerVID’s entry into the geothermal energy arena, where he has quickly established FerVID as a known and trusted partner with two geothermal startups.. Tim is a Phase 1 Task Force Team Member of Project InnerSpace a Geothermal non-profit led by renowned Geothermal Instigator Jamie Beard

Tim Bourgeois

Vice President Geoscience and Engineering

The FerVID Group

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Career Development

Short Biography: Abhijeet Narvekar is Founder and CEO of The FerVID Group, where he partners with CEOs, CHROs, and CROs to build leadership teams that drive transformation and growth. The FerVID Group operates across four areas; executive recruiting, geoscience consulting, data management consulting, and leadership coaching; helping organizations align talent, technology, and business outcomes. His work sits at the intersection of executive recruiting, value engineering, and leadership coaching. Before founding FerVID, Abhijeet worked in product management and operations roles supporting enterprise software and geoscience data initiatives. Today, he advises companies across SaaS, industrial automation, energy, and data platforms on leadership hiring, organizational scaling, and talent strategy.

Abhijeet has coached more than 100 senior leaders and has been featured in Forbes, SHRM, and the Houston Business Journal. He is also the author of The Invisible Interview, a forthcoming book on the behavioral dynamics behind hiring decisions.

Abhijeet Narvekar - Moderator

CEO

The FerVID Group

Short Biography: Andrew Lamb, MBA, CAIM, CEPA works where data, leadership, and execution collide. He helps organizations make better decisions when the data is disputed, incomplete, or ignored, by fixing the human and structural breakdowns that slow execution. Grounded in a belief that there is always a better way, his work aligns leaders around clear decision ownership and operating discipline, enabling them to act with confidence and inspire others through clarity, not charisma.

Andrew Lamb

Founder & Owner

4 Leaf Performance

Short Biography: Kristen Barley is the Executive Director of the Energy Education Foundation?in Houston, TX. Kristen brings over two decades of executive leadership and program development experience?across diverse sectors, including nearly a decade at Spindletop Impact Partners, supporting the energy industry. With a background that spans global training roles at Weatherford International?and impactful executive directorships, Kristen is a proven trailblazer?in fostering community engagement and strategic growth. As Executive Director for the Energy Education Foundation, she provides strategic direction and leadership?for programs that champion energy literacy, develop the future workforce, and connect communities with the evolving energy landscape through innovative educational initiatives and partnerships.

Kristen Barley

Executive Director

Energy Education Foundation

Short Biography: Patrick Meroney has worked in and around Information Management in Exploration and Production for over 30 years and has written and presented on various topics over the years including GIS, Information Architecture and Delivery, Data Governance and Organizational Readiness.

Pat has held various positions in the E&P business and within IT and IM organizations at ConocoPhillips, and Repsol and is currently the Vice President of Global Consulting and Professional Services at Katalyst Data Management.

Patrick Meroney

Vice President Consulting and Global Professional Services

Katalyst Data Management

Short Biography: Sarah Cove is a Partner at The Taligens Group, a Houston-based consulting firm focused on business and culture transformation, strategy execution, technology implementations, change management, and leadership development. Drawing on Ontological Design, Systems Thinking, and traditional Change Management practices, Taligens helps clients imagine and build inspired futures by reconnecting people to the meaning of their work. Over her 20-year career, Sarah has led and implemented large-scale transformation programs in five continents and across a variety of industries including energy, utilities, petrochemical, technology, finance, agriculture, and manufacturing.

Sarah also serves on the boards of several non-profits, including as Board Chair of Capital IDEA Houston, an organization dedicated to creating pathways for working adults to move from low-wage jobs to living-wage careers. In this role, she partners with the Executive Director to advance the organization’s strategy to connect individuals to high-growth fields such as healthcare, manufacturing, cybersecurity and AI. Sarah holds an A.B. in Environmental Science and Public Policy from Harvard University and is based in Houston, Texas.

Sarah Cove

Partner and Managing Director

The Taligens Group

Training Sessions – April 27, 2026

Short Biography: Dr. Prashanth Southekal is a Data, Analytics, and AI Consultant, Author, and Professor. He is the founder of DBP Institute and D2A2. He has consulted over 100 organizations including P&G, GE, Shell, Apple, Whirlpool, and SAP. Dr. Southekal is the author of three books - “Data for Business Performance”, “Analytics Best Practices”, and “Data Quality” and writes regularly on data, analytics, and AI in Forbes, CFO. University, SAP Insider, FP&A Trends and more. His second Book ANALYTICS BEST PRACTICES was ranked #1 analytics books of all time in May 2022 by Book Authority. Apart from his consulting and advisory pursuits, he has trained over 4,500 professionals worldwide in Data, Analytics, and AI. Dr. Southekal is also an Adjunct Professor of Data and Analytics at IE Business School (Madrid, Spain) and CDO Magazine included him in the top 75 global data leaders of 2022. He holds a Ph.D. from ESC Lille (FR), MBA from Kellogg School of Management (US), and ICD.D Designation from Rotman School of Management (CA). He lives between Calgary (CA), and Madrid (ES).

Dr. Prashanth Southekal

Morning Session

Data Preparation for Analytics & AI in Oil & Gas

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Afternoon Session

Data to Decisions: Communicating Insights from Analytics and AI for Oil & Gas Professionals

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Stay & Venue

Houston, Texas

Houston is the undisputed Energy Capital of the World, making it the most critical place to be for a PPDM conference.

Attendees are drawn here because the city offers an unparalleled advantage: it is the global nexus for energy companies, technology innovators, and industry decision-makers. By meeting in Houston, you gain direct access to the highest concentration of corporate headquarters and thought leaders driving the sector's digital and data-driven future. This is where the world's energy transition is being managed, making it the ideal setting for networking, benchmarking best practices, and building essential collaborations. Beyond the conference hall, enjoy Houston’s blend of modern corporate infrastructure, vibrant diversity, and unique attractions like Space Center Houston, a powerful symbol of the city's commitment to large-scale, precision-driven data and technology.

Venue

Norris Conference Center - Houston City Centre

Norris Conference Centers – Houston City Centre, our second Houston location, is located in the prestigious City Centre project at the intersection of IH-10 West and Beltway 8.

For more details, visit the Conference centre website

Address

816 Town & Country Blvd, Suite 210, Houston, Texas 77024.

Accommodation

Book your Room for the "PPDM 2026 Houston Convention".

Transportation & Parking

Self-Parking is available onsite at no cost on levels 3 and 4.

Hotel Options

There are several hotels conveniently located near the venue. The Moran Hotel is directly across the street and accessible via a skywalk. The Westin Hotel is also just a few minutes drive away from the venue. For more information about nearby accommodations, please email us at events@ppdm.org.

International Visitors

For those traveling from outside of the USA, please review the eligibility requirements with the Government of the United States. If you require a letter of introduction to attend, please email events@ppdm.org with your contact information.