Matthew Yates
Cypress,TX
Summary
A highly motivated and dynamic leader in Energy Data with over 25 years of experience in building, leading, and developing high-performing teams in operational and technical work environments. Focused on delivering technical excellence through strategic planning, cross-functional leadership, and efficient execution.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director – Resource Management & Training
TGS
12.2022 - Current
- Global leadership of the HPC, Software Quality & Integration, Imaging Performance, and Training teams
- Lead the Google Cloud partnership for the Imaging BU
- Manage $25M budget of on-premise computing, cloud computing, and 3rd party software
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, development of forecasting best practices, and effective resource allocation though modern application interface
- Maximize on-premise compute usage and leverage Google Cloud for complex workflows
- Deliver quarterly updates and recommendations to the C-Suite & Executive levels
Director – Imaging Technology
TGS
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Global leadership of the HPC and Software Development teams
- Created a Software Innovation team focused on delivering key efficiencies through a modern development workflow pipeline
- Created a Software Quality & Integration team focused on user experience and staged deployment to the end user community
- Developed a continuous deployment strategy collaborating with stakeholders from R&D, SMEs, Beta Testing groups, and Production teams
Director – HPC & Deployment
TGS
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Global leadership of the HPC team
- Successfully led the team in deployment and execution of Imaging workflows in the Google Cloud environment
- Developed testing plans to analyze workflow optimization on Google Cloud and on-premise
- Promoted continuous interaction with the HPC, R&D, and Production teams to increase on-premise resource utilization rates by 20%
- Built a cost calculator to forecast project compute resource requirements
US Imaging Manager
Spectrum Geo, Inc.
08.2013 - 03.2020
- Led a diverse team of technical professionals responsible for complex seismic imaging projects in the Western Hemisphere with annual revenues up to $14M
- Managed production projects from strategic planning, development, execution, and close out
- Created and implemented QA/QC best practices
- Development of staff including hiring, training, professional assessment plans, and KPI metrics in the best interest of running a first-class organization
- Financial responsibilities for the department’s annual budget
- Global coordination and support on projects operating in international offices
- Supported business development opportunities
Imaging Services Manager
ION Geophysical Corporation
09.2008 - 08.2013
- Led a diverse team of professionals responsible for complex seismic imaging projects with annual revenues up to $20M
- Developed strong relationships with key clients, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business opportunities
- Recommend and verified key production workflows before implementation
- Collaborated with the Advisors and R&D to maintain technical integrity of projects
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
- Supported business development initiatives with the Sales teams
Imaging Supervisor
Veritas DGC, Inc. (now CGG)
03.2006 - 09.2008
- Led geophysical teams on all aspects of multiple seismic imaging projects
- Developed and maintained strong customer relationships
- Forecasted resource requirements for assigned projects
- Fostered communication between production and R&D teams to enhance geophysical solutions
- Represented the company at university recruiting fairs and interviewed potential candidates
Project Leader
Veritas DGC, Inc. (now CGG)
11.1999 - 03.2006
- Oversaw the technical aspects of assigned projects and maintain the technical integrity of the geophysical data
- Adhere to and further develop QA/QC standards
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and potential roadblocks
- Provided direction to team members in the areas of technical and soft skills development
Processing Geophysicist
Veritas DGC, Inc. (now CGG)
10.1997 - 11.1999
- Developed a firm understanding of a project’s workflow
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project’s success
- Performed thorough QA/QC of the seismic data through the project’s life cycle
- Decided on suitable workflow parameters and data processing techniques
Education
Bachelor of Science in Marine Science -
Texas A&M University
05.1997
Skills
- Project Management
- Cross-team Collaboration
- Budget Management
- Encourage and Support Innovation
- Staff and Organizational Development
- Promote a Positive and Engaging Environment
- Cost Conscious and Efficiency Driven
- Active Listener - People Person
Accomplishments
- Reduced end of month compute usage process by over 400% in 2023
- Developed and deployed a single dashboard for current and historical project compute usage
- Member of the 2022 M&A leadership team responsible for the successful integration of ION Geophysical into TGS
- Exceeded TGS’s 2020 initiative of successfully deploying and executing production workflows on Google Cloud by a full quarter
- Transformed Spectrum’s data from low quality to a higher quality product based on client feedback and end of project reviews
- Completed a year-long Signature Leadership Program in 2015
- Successfully executed and delivered ION’s largest 3D proprietary project in 2009 of $20M within the agreed 18-month timeline
Hobbies and Interests
- Spending quality time with family
- Cooking for family and friends
- Playing golf and rooting for the Chicago Cubs
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Director – Resource Management & Training
TGS
12.2022 - Current
Director – Imaging Technology
TGS
06.2021 - 12.2022
Director – HPC & Deployment
TGS
03.2020 - 06.2021
US Imaging Manager
Spectrum Geo, Inc.
08.2013 - 03.2020
Imaging Services Manager
ION Geophysical Corporation
09.2008 - 08.2013
Imaging Supervisor
Veritas DGC, Inc. (now CGG)
03.2006 - 09.2008
Project Leader
Veritas DGC, Inc. (now CGG)
11.1999 - 03.2006
Processing Geophysicist
Veritas DGC, Inc. (now CGG)
10.1997 - 11.1999
Bachelor of Science in Marine Science -
Texas A&M University
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