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  • The Houston Convention 2025
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    March 28, 2025
    This event will feature a dynamic agenda, including keynote presentations from renowned experts, interactive panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and an exhibitor showcase highlighting cutting-edge technologies and solutions.

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  • CPDA Spotlight - Daniel Perna
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    March 28, 2025
    CPDA Spotlight Daniel Perna CPDA Spotlight Daniel Perna Daniel Perna is a Principal Energy Data Strategy Consultant with EPAM Systems, and he is a PPDM Certified Petroleum Data Analyst (CPDA).

    He has over 15 years of experience in Upstream Oil and Gas data management, with a focus on wells and subsurface data, both on the operator side and consulting services side. He has performed many roles including data governance, master data management, data modeling, data quality management, business analysis, data integration, and training. Daniel has a passion for solving data and interoperability problems, and he is an active contributor to both the OSDU Forum and the PPDM Association, having held volunteer leadership roles in both.

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  • Job Market Survey 2025
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    March 28, 2025
    Based on an overwhelming response from our community, we will launch our biennial job market survey in early April. This is your opportunity to add your anonymous profile to the data and learn how your role compares with others who are performing the same duties and tasks. Thanks to our committee volunteers, the results will be shared through our Power BI Dashboard, which will be updated at regular intervals as new data comes in. We will also provide a comparative analysis of survey results over the past six years.
    Your voice matters Take the survey



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  • Lyne brings over 20 years of high-level executive consulting experience in the not-for-profit sector, consistently showcasing her ability to implement strategic initiatives that drive community impact. Her career began with a robust foundation in accounting, pursuing certification through the Certified General Accountant’s Association. This financial proficiency facilitated her transition from the corporate sector to the more dynamic and mission-driven environment of not-for-profit organizations. Since then, she has been a staunch advocate for numerous causes, resulting in measurable improvements in community well-being.

    Her designation from the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) underscores her dedication to high standards and her adept use of client-centric methodologies. Lyne is a recognized authority in the field and has received several prestigious awards in acknowledgment of her innovative best practices and the significant societal influence of her work.

    As the founder of LMT Bilingual Consultants, Lyne has provided strategic insights and innovative solutions across a spectrum of organizations. Her empathetic leadership style empowers organizations to tackle complex challenges and successfully advance their missions. Her extensive experience as an Executive Director in sectors including healthcare, associations, and energy underscores her exceptional adaptability and leadership proficiency. Lyne has effectively spearheaded initiatives on both national and international stages, skillfully managing multifaceted issues.

    Notably, Lyne possesses a unique aptitude for negotiating and securing critical funding, a skill that has profoundly enhanced the initiatives she supports. Her steadfast commitment to integrity and social responsibility informs her vision for the not-for-profit sector, which emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and a culture of continuous improvement—principles she believes are fundamental to the success of both organizations and the communities they serve.

    We are inspired by Lyne’s impressive career trajectory and her relentless pursuit of impactful change. Her presence on our team is poised to significantly advance our mission and foster innovative, compassionate outcomes for PPDM and the communities we are dedicated to supporting. Let us extend a warm welcome to Lyne as we embark on this transformative journey together, anticipating the positive changes we will create

    Last reply on March 30, 2025 by Martin Storey

  • The PPDM Seismic Work Group is nearing completion of Phase 1A deliverables. We’re now looking for volunteers to review the content for readability and usability. Both junior and experienced seismic data users are encouraged to participate — your feedback will help ensure the materials are practical and valuable for the entire community.

    We will launch the review stage on May 12th, 2025. You MUST be a member to participate in this review group.

    Interested? Reach out to get involved! Contact us at projects@ppdm.org

    Learn more about What is Seismic >

  • The Houston Convention 2025
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    January 29, 2025
    Building Connections one Conversation at a time. The Houston Convention registration is now open. The call for abstracts closing January 31st, 2025. Exhibitor booths are available, and sponsor opportunities are also available. Please reach out to us to secure your vendor booth or sponsorship at events@ppdm.org.

  • PPDM Power Insights Workshop Series
    Posted on
    January 29, 2025

    Please contact professionaldevelopment@ppdm.org to book your PPDM training. 

    The course launch date is April 3, 2025 – Sign up for Power Insights: Mastering Energy Data workshop series today.

    Save your seat for this dynamic biweekly workshop series that will navigate you through foundational standards, data governance, AI basics and the impact on the energy industry, to advanced data analytics. Then meet the business life cycle of seismic, explore MDM and data governance, and cap it off with data trust and data quality.


  • The Professional Development Committee
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    January 29, 2025
    With a rapidly shifting landscape, data professionals are being challenged to upskill or reskill to meet corporate requirements, while maintaining the highest level of data quality in a data-driven decision-making world. Does this mean everyone has to become a data scientist, or possess the KSAs under that umbrella? Do companies understand the value that data professionals bring to the table? We would welcome your thoughts. Please email professionaldevelopment@ppdm.org and we will share trends (anonymously) on LinkedIn.

  • IEDS: What is Seismic
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    January 29, 2025
    The "What is Seismic" project launched in July 2024. The committee has been meeting weekly and preparing the content for this new project. The What is Seismic will be available on the PPDM website by the end of March. If you would like to be included as a PPDM member reviewer, please contact us at projects@ppdm.org.

    Learn more about What is Seismic >

  • International Energy Data Standards (IEDS)
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    December 6, 2024
    The Reference List Workgroup is seeking volunteers!
    Please contact us today at projects@ppdm.org if you would like to assist.

    The reference list work group is diligently working in subject areas such as Production, Rig, Well Licensing, Seismic and many more. They are expanding into new energy and emissions, and we are seeking subject matter experts to assist in all areas. If you would like to participate in this dynamic group of volunteers, we would be pleased to have you join us.

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