Technical Leadership Team
Graziella Kirtland Grech
PhD Exploration Geophysics
Vice President, Processing & Reservoir Services
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 VP, Processing & Reservoir Services, Arcis
2010 – 2012 VP, Geomarket Director (Canada & Alaska), CGGVeritas
2009 – 2010 Multicomponent Technology Manager, CGGVeritas
2007 – 2009 Director of Geosciences, CGGVeritas
2005 Technical Advisor (Depth Imaging), CGGVeritas
2004 Technical Advisor (Time Processing and Imaging), CGGVeritas
2000 - 2004 Research Geoscientist, CGGVeritas
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
Vice President, Technology & Integration
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 & Integration, 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, Multicomponent & New Technology
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, Multicomponent & New Technologies, 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
Satinder has over 26 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
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
Director of Geosciences
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 Director of Geoscience, Arcis
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
