Technical Leadership Team

Brad Torry
BSc, P.Geo
Director of Geosciences, Western Hemisphere, TGS

Brad graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science in Geophysics.  Since this time Brad has actively been employed in the Oil & Gas industry. Brad spent his first 10 years with Unocal Canada in several positions including Senior Geophysicist and Geophysical Operations Specialist. His experience has included operations management, technical consultation and quality control across North America.  He has extensive operational and interpretation expertise of 2D and 3D seismic in Western Canada and abroad.  Brad’s industry experience in prospect/trend delineation includes economic and risk analysis in all areas related to seismic exploration including; program design, signal processing, interpretation and analysis, QHSE, procurement and contracts administration.

In 1997 Brad left Unocal to become a founder of Arcis, starting as the company’s Chief Geophysicist and moving to the role of President & CEO.  In this role, he was responsible for ensuring the technical integrity of Arcis' proprietary data library, identification of new exploration areas requiring seismic data, providing technical leadership to continued development of its proprietary software and evaluating business development opportunities and solutions.

Graziella Kirtland Grech
PhD Exploration Geophysics
Director Processing & Reservoir Services, Arcis Seismic Solutions

Graziella has over 15 years of technical and managerial industry experience in Canada and overseas, including research and development, geophysical technical support, and leading multidisciplinary teams. At Arcis, Graziella directs the Processing and Reservoir group whilst working closely with the Technical Leadership Team to implement new technology and integrated solutions to help our clients leverage their data.

Work Experience

2012 – Present  Director Processing & Reservoir Services, Arcis Seismic Solutions
2010 – 2012     VP, Geomarket Director (Canada & Alaska), CGGVeritas
2009 – 2010     Multicomponent Technology Manager, CGGVeritas
2007 – 2009     Director of Geosciences, CGGVeritas
2005 – 2006     Technical Advisor (Depth Imaging), VeritasDGC
2004 – 2005     Technical Advisor (Time Processing and Imaging), VeritasDGC
2000 - 2004      Research Geoscientist, VeritasDGC
1994 - 1997      Geophysicist, Oil Exploration Department, Malta

Memberships

SEG – Society of Exploration Geophysicists
CSEG – Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists
EAGE – European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers
 

Mike Perz
MSc Geophysics
Manager Technology, Arcis Seismic Solutions

Mike has 17 years of broad experience in the geophysical industry, from geophysical programming and research and development, to management and technical marketing.  

Mike’s role at Arcis is centered on the continued development of our high-level proprietary geophysical software, as well as on developing our people resources and on managing the growth and development of our global business.

Work Experience

2010 – Present   Manager, Technology, Arcis
2004 – 2010      Manager, Research & Development, Divestco Inc (Geo-X Systems Ltd)
1997 – 2004      Geophysical Applications Programmer, Divestco Inc (Geo-X Systems Ltd)
1993 – 1997      Geophysical Applications Programmer, Pulsonic Geophysical

Memberships

SEG – Society of Exploration Geophysicists
CSEG – Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists
EAGE – European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers
APEGGA – Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta

Peter Cary, PGeoph
PhD Geophysics
Chief Geophysicist Processing, Arcis Seismic Solutions

Peter has 25 plus years of experience in the geophysical industry focused primarily on technical issues surrounding the processing of seismic data. He prefers to work on problems that arise in the struggle to improve all aspects of day to day processing, and this has led him down paths that have covered virtually every aspect of seismic processing including deconvolution, multiple attenuation, migration, interpolation, noise attenuation and AVO-compliant time-lapse processing. More than 25 years ago, Peter began processing multicomponent data, and he has now amassed a wealth of experience in the all aspects of multicomponent technology.

Peter’s role at Arcis is to develop and maintain multicomponent processing capabilities to the highest standards of the industry, as well as to help oversee and manage all aspects of new technical developments.

Work Experience

2011 – Present  Chief Geophysicist Processing, Arcis
1996 – 2011     Chief Geophysicist, Sensor Geophysical
1987 – 1996     Manager of Research and Development, Pulsonic Geophysical
1982 – 1984     Geophysicist, Chevron

Memberships

SEG - Society of Exploration Geophysicists
CSEG - Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists
EAGE - European Association of Geophysical Exploration

Satinder Chopra, PGeoph
MSc, MPhil Physics
Chief Geophysicist Reservoir, Arcis Seismic Solutions

Satinder has over 28 years of experience in the seismic industry. Apart from the regular processing and interactive interpretation of seismic data that he has done in many geographic areas, Satinder specializes in AVO, inversion, VSP, coherence and rock physics studies.

Satinder is responsible for developing Arcis’ reservoir services business strategy, identifying software and technology opportunities, presenting technical papers, delivering products, and fostering client relationships.

Work Experience

2010 – Present  Chief Geophysicist Reservoir, Arcis
2004 – 2010     Manager, Reservoir Services, Arcis
2002 – 2004     Manager, Special Projects, Core Labs Reservoir Technologies Division
2000 – 2001     Manager, Special Projects, Scott Pickford
1998 – 2000     Senior Geophysicist, Scott Pickford
1994 – 1997     Deputy Superintending Geophysicist, ONGC, India
1992 – 1994     Senior Geophysicist, ONGC, India
1984 – 1992     Geophysicist, ONGC, India

Memberships

SEG - Society of Exploration Geophysicists
CSEG - Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists
EAGE - European Association of Geophysical Exploration
AAPG - American Association of Petroleum Geologists
APEGGA - Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists & Geophysicists of Alberta
TBPG - Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists
CSPG – Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists
CHOA – Canadian Heavy Oil Association

James Keay
Chief Geologist Western Hemisphere

James is responsible for supporting and growing Arcis’ global operations, providing geological support and specialized services to Arcis’ clients, and maximizing the value of Arcis’ data library through geotechnical evaluations. He has over 30 years experience in the energy industry, including 20 years G&G interpretation in Western Canada, Trinidad, Venezuela, Bolivia, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, and integrated reservoir studies in Colombia and Kuwait. He also has extensive experience in business development and operations management in North America, Latin America and the Middle East.  

Work Experience

2011 – Present Chief Geologist Western Hemisphere
2009 – 2011 Practice Manager, Digital Infrastructure, North America; Halliburton
2007 – 2009 Senior Consultant - Geoscience, International Reservoir Technologies
2004 – 2007 Vice President Western Hemisphere, LMK Resources
1996 – 2004 Technical Services Manager; Landmark Graphics Corporation
1986 – 1996 Geotechnical Team Lead / Senior Exploration Geologist; Unocal
1978 – 1986 Exploration Geologist; Canada-Cities Service, Coho Resources, Oakwood Petroleum

Memberships

Professional Geoscientist Texas License # 6540
AAPG - American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Houston Geological Society 
CSPG – Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists