Experience

Foundational Research

My early work in geophysics and computational modeling focused on extracting meaningful structure from incomplete and noisy data — a problem that remains central to modern AI systems.

• Developed one of the first desktop seismic modeling systems (MASA)
• Contributed to the first documented oil discovery using a desktop computer (1984)
• Published research on shear wave phenomena and applied modeling techniques

While this work dates to the early days of personal computing, the underlying principles — modeling, signal interpretation, and practical system design — continue to inform my current work in AI-driven systems.

Current Work

Today, I design and build practical systems that help organizations use technology effectively — not as theory, but as working solutions.

• AI-assisted knowledge systems (Ask Sage / Ask Tedd)
• Custom web applications (PHP, MySQL, JavaScript)
• Educational systems and SQL training environments
• Computational modeling tools (GeoLab and related systems)

My focus remains the same as it was early in my career — turning complex data into usable insight — now applied to modern systems and AI.

Industry Influence

In the early 1980s, my work extended beyond software development into advocating for a fundamental shift in how geophysical work was performed.

At a time when most of the industry relied on centralized mainframe systems, I promoted the use of desktop computing for geologists and geophysicists — enabling faster interpretation, greater independence, and more practical decision-making.

This included being engaged by Exxon to present and explain why technical professionals should have computing capability directly at their desks — a position that faced significant resistance within the industry at the time.

My publications and presentations during this period supported that transition, helping move computational tools from centralized systems to the individual practitioner.