Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
Generic

Darren Judd

Katy, Texas,USA

Summary

Geophysicist with 20+ years experience of seismic data processing. Experience covers roles ranging from Project Geophysicist, running individual projects through to more leadership positions at Manager level, responsible for managing multiple teams and processing operations. Excellent technical knowledge of signal processing and depth imaging along with strong project and people management skills. Interested in Processing Manager or similar type roles within the Geophysical industry.

Experienced in data processing and business development with a strong background in managing teams and projects. Led a processing team at TGS focused on time processing and depth imaging, ensuring project execution aligned with scope and timelines. Successfully implemented FWI technology across all production projects, establishing it as a standard in depth imaging.

I also held the position of Imaging Director at TGS, responsible for marine data processing operations. This involved managing diverse teams and ensuring projects were executed and delivered as planned with a focus on technology along with quality and turnaround. Projects comprised a mixture of 2D, 3D, OBN, both new acquisition and legacy reprocessing.

Prior to TGS, held similar roles at ION where my experience covers 2D, 3D, OBC and transition zone projects from around the world (South America, Gulf of Mexico, East & West Africa, Asia, North Sea, the Arctic and Middle East) I worked for ION-GXT for 18 years before they were acquired by TGS in 2022. Prior to joining ION in 2003, I spent 3 years with Scott Pickford and 2 years with Global Geo-services. Graduated from the University of London in 1994 with a BSc in Geology.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work history

Business Development Manager - Imaging

Lumina Geophysical
Houston
2025.03 - 2026.02
  • Identification of new business opportunities through relationship building with potential clients.
  • Responsible for all aspects of bid submission including pricing, project workflows, timing and deliverables etc

Manager - Processing

TGS Geophysical
Houston, Texas
2024.08 - 2024.09
  • Supervision of a new processing team to facilitate the integration of TGS and PGS staff to support.
  • Focus on team cohesion and operational efficiency
  • Responsibilities included project execution, tracking and client engagement.

Imaging Director – Marine Processing

TGS Geophysical
Houston, Texas
2023.07 - 2024.10
  • Responsibility for Marine proprietary, and multi-client projects being processed out of the TGS Houston center
  • Focus was on project execution and data quality along with improving project forecasting
  • Responsibilities also included financial tracking and supporting the sales team with project tenders along with client engagement
  • Overseeing the implementation of new project teams from Legacy ION and TGS staff to improve operational excellence

Manager - Processing

TGS Geophysical
Houston, Texas
2022.08 - 2023.06
  • Supervision and management of a new processing team at TGS following the acquisition of ION by TGS
  • Responsibilities included the integration of ION and TGS staff and ensuring project execution was met in terms of data quality and timing
  • Managed team dynamics with a positive work environment
  • Projects consisted of 3D and OBN acquisition with a focus on improving FWI experience within the team

Director, Imaging Services

ION Geophysical
Houston, Texas
2017.03 - 2022.07
  • Overseeing all aspects of Time processing and Imaging for projects from the North America proprietary market and the Multi-client (Ventures) division of ION
  • Duties included staff supervision and project management to ensure data quality and technical aspects were met within the scope of work
  • Project cost tracking and financial forecasting to align with budgets
  • Supporting sales with technical input for bids and tenders along with client engagement

Manager BasinSPAN Processing

ION Geophysical
Houston, Texas
2012.08 - 2017.01
  • Responsible for all multi-client projects processed from the ION Ventures division
  • Supervision of processing teams and projects based in both the Houston and London Office
  • This included all the ION 2D BasinSPAN programs and 3D MC projects

Team Leader - Processing

ION Geophysical
Houston, Texas
2008.06 - 2012.08
  • Relocated to the Houston office in 2007 and took on a team lead role
  • Responsible for all time processing aspects of multi-client projects run in both the Houston and Calgary offices

Senior Geophysicist

GX Technology
London, UK
2003.03 - 2008.05
  • Lead seismic processor for 2D/3D marine projects based in the London office

Senior Geophysicist

Global Geo-Services
London, UK
2001.07 - 2003.02
  • Team leader with responsibility for all processing and data QC aspects of projects
  • These included 2D/3D marine and Transition zone programs from around the world

Processing Geophysicist

Scott Pickford Group (Core-labs)
Orpington, UK
1998.08 - 2001.06
  • In-house seismic data processing
  • Performing production and QC processing for 2D/3D Marine and Land Projects within the London processing center

Onboard Geophysicist

Horizon Exploration
Sevenoaks, UK
1997.06 - 1998.07
  • Offshore seismic data processor, performing data QC onboard 2D & 3D seismic vessels

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geology

University of London
/1990 - /1994

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Staff management
  • Project management
  • Client engagement
  • Technology integration
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Business development

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Business Development Manager - Imaging

Lumina Geophysical
2025.03 - 2026.02

Manager - Processing

TGS Geophysical
2024.08 - 2024.09

Imaging Director – Marine Processing

TGS Geophysical
2023.07 - 2024.10

Manager - Processing

TGS Geophysical
2022.08 - 2023.06

Director, Imaging Services

ION Geophysical
2017.03 - 2022.07

Manager BasinSPAN Processing

ION Geophysical
2012.08 - 2017.01

Team Leader - Processing

ION Geophysical
2008.06 - 2012.08

Senior Geophysicist

GX Technology
2003.03 - 2008.05

Senior Geophysicist

Global Geo-Services
2001.07 - 2003.02

Processing Geophysicist

Scott Pickford Group (Core-labs)
1998.08 - 2001.06

Onboard Geophysicist

Horizon Exploration
1997.06 - 1998.07

Bachelor of Science - Geology

University of London
/1990 - /1994
Darren Judd