James Gara
About James Gara
James Gara serves as the New Ventures Manager at PGS in London, United Kingdom, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in geophysics, having worked in various roles at Schlumberger for over a decade prior to his current role.
Work at PGS
James Gara has been employed at PGS since 2018, holding the position of New Ventures Manager. His role involves identifying and developing new business opportunities within the company. Prior to this, he served as a Senior Operations Geophysicist at PGS for ten years, starting in 2014. His responsibilities in this position included overseeing geophysical operations and ensuring project efficiency.
Previous Experience at Schlumberger
Before joining PGS, James Gara worked at Schlumberger for over a decade in various roles. He began as a Geophysicist in Land and Marine Data Processing from 2001 to 2003. He then progressed to Marine Acquisition Project Geophysicist from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he served as Senior Geophysicist in Marine Data Processing from 2003 to 2008 and as In-house Processing Center Manager from 2012 to 2014. His last role at Schlumberger was as General Geophysicist in Marine Data Processing from 2008 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
James Gara holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Hons) in Geology from The University of Manchester. He furthered his education at Imperial College London, where he earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Petroleum Geoscience in 2001. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in geophysics and data processing within the oil and gas industry.
Professional Background
James Gara's professional background spans over two decades in the geophysical and petroleum sectors. His extensive experience includes various roles focused on data processing and project management. His work has primarily been with Schlumberger and PGS, where he has developed a comprehensive understanding of marine and land geophysical operations.