Digital Transformation in Upstream Energy

David Hicks

Responsible for the global Upstream business at IHS Markit Markit. David holds in-depth knowledge and broad expertise across the Upstream Energy industry. His focus has spanned operations, business development, and technology development and application. Digital transformation strategies and best practices, modern data solutions and commercial implications to the organization are areas of expertise.David has held executive position at a number of Energy companies including Halliburton and TGS Inc. He started his career working at ExxonMobil as an Exploration Geologist.He holds a BA from The Colorado College and an MSci from the University of Southern California in Geological Sciences.

• Oil & Gas Upstream
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Basin and Play Analysis
• Exploration & Production (E&P)

Judson Jacobs

Mr. Jacobs studies the strategic implications and tactical applications of oilfield and digital technologies across the oil and gas value chain in the current role. His recent research includes the role of technology in managing oil and gas GHG emissions, new technology commercialization strategies and open innovation models, and the growing role of digital technology in field development and asset operations.Prior to joining IHS Markit Mr. Jacobs worked as a management consultant with the Mitchell Madison Group and held senior engineering positions with Schlumberger and Anadarko Petroleum Corporation. Mr. Jacobs hold a BSE from Princeton University and an MS in Geology from Stanford University.

• Oil & Gas Upstream
• Technical Publications & Reference Documents

Michael Wynne

Mr. Wynne has 26 years of experience in increasing value through data integration and process improvement. He has held leadership positions in oilfield data and technology, including most recently with IHS Markit, where he is responsible for strategy and execution for the upstream international content business. This includes development of new expert-based, high-relevance integrated content access and analysis services. Previously, he was with Schlumberger, where he specialized in geosciences workflow in evolving digital technologies and in running client-support services for adoption and best use of new technologies. He was also a senior account manager specializing in digital E&P technology and was earlier involved in process improvement and systems management technology. He also worked with Sun Oil in digital exploration technology. Mr. Wynne holds a Bachelor of Science and an Master if Science from the University of London, United Kingdom

• Oil & Gas Upstream
• Exploration & Production (E&P)

Nathan Amery

Mr. Amery heads the rapidly growing EDM for Energy business with operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Prior to joining IHS Markit, he held sales management roles at energy and commodity technology firms including Triple Point Technology, Updata and Trayport where he was responsible for client growth and launching new products and services. Before this, he founded his own technology and media company following work at JP Morgan and Schroders Investment Management.

• Oil & Gas Upstream

Camilo Rodriguez

Mr. Rodriguez has 18 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry, including consulting projects in seismic interpretation, geological interpretation, petrophysics, mapping, and multi-variate analytics. He has published several industry papers. His current research focus is around the integration of machine learning algorithms in seismic and geological interpretation workflows and in generating predictive production performance maps integrating engineering, geology, and geophysics attributes to identify new prospective areas and optimum drilling parameters. Mr. Rodriguez is a geologist from Colombia National University.

• Oil & Gas Upstream

Rachael Moreland

Rachael is an innovative technology advocate and forward thinker, who loves to pair intelligent software solutions with energy professionals. She enjoys working closely with customers to really understand what the energy industry needs and how IHS Markit, and in particular, how specific software and data solutions can evolve to meet those needs. Rachael began her career with IHS Markit in 2012. She holds degrees in Geoscience and Neuroscience from Hanover College.