Suzan Atkinson
About Suzan Atkinson
Suzan Atkinson is the Subsurface Data Manager at ExxonMobil, with over a decade of experience at the company and a career spanning more than three decades in geophysical data management and analysis.
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Suzan Atkinson is the Subsurface Data Manager at ExxonMobil. She has held this position since April 2013, bringing over a decade of experience in this critical role within the oil and gas industry.
Education and Expertise
Suzan Atkinson holds a Master’s degree in Geochemistry from the University of Alberta, which she obtained from 1987 to 1990. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Geology from The University of Texas at Austin, studying from 1982 to 1987. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in geological and geochemical sciences, which she has applied throughout her extensive career in geophysical data management and analysis.
Career at ExxonMobil
Suzan Atkinson has been serving as the Subsurface Data Manager at ExxonMobil since April 2013. In this role, she manages subsurface data—an integral function within the company, especially in the context of the oil and gas industry. Her responsibilities include overseeing the integrity, quality, and availability of subsurface data, which is crucial for exploration and production activities.
Previous Roles in Geophysical Data Management
Before joining ExxonMobil, Suzan worked at Hess Corporation as a Geophysical Data Analyst from 2011 to 2013 in New York. She also served as an Independent Consultant in Geophysical Data Management from 2005 to 2012. Prior to these roles, she managed data libraries at Veritas Technologies LLC from 2000 to 2005 in Santa Clara, California. Earlier in her career, she held management positions focusing on geophysical data loading at Guardian Data from 1997 to 2000 and Woodlands-DPTS from 1992 to 1997. Her vast experience in different aspects of data management has been instrumental in her current role.
Early Career
Suzan Atkinson began her journey in the field of geophysical data management at Woodlands Geophysical Group as a Geophysical Data Specialist from 1991 to 1993. Her early roles provided her with valuable insights and practical knowledge, setting the stage for her future managerial positions. She has consistently built on this foundation, taking on increasingly responsible roles in various companies over the years.