Jacob Violet
About Jacob Violet
Jacob Violet is a geologist at ExxonMobil specializing in basin complexity and subsurface predictability using advanced seismic techniques.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Jacob Violet is currently working as a Geologist at ExxonMobil, based in Houston, Texas, United States. He has been serving in this role since 2021. His extensive experience in geology and subsurface predictability contributes to ongoing projects at ExxonMobil.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Previously, Jacob Violet held several geological positions at ExxonMobil. He worked at ExxonMobil Upstream Business Development Company from 2019 to 2021, at ExxonMobil Exploration Company from 2018 to 2019, and at ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company from 2013 to 2018. His roles also included work at ExxonMobil Development Company from 2010 to 2013 and 2007 to 2010, as well as at ExxonMobil Exploration Company from 2006 to 2007 and 2004 to 2006.
Research Experience at University of Minnesota
Jacob Violet served as a Research Fellow at the University of Minnesota from 2001 to 2003. During his tenure at the Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory, he focused on sediment transport of deep-sea turbidity currents, gaining significant research expertise.
Educational Background
Jacob Violet earned a Bachelor's of Geological Engineering from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where he studied from 1995 to 2000. He further pursued and completed a Master's of Civil Engineering with a focus on Sediment Transport of Deep Sea Turbidity Currents at the same institution between 2001 and 2003.
Expertise in Basin Characterization
Jacob Violet specializes in understanding the complexity of basins and their depositional elements through integrated characterization. His knowledge in utilizing state-of-the-art seismic techniques significantly improves subsurface predictability in the petroleum industry, which directly contributes to enhancing the economics of petroleum assets.