Tara C.

Background

About Tara C.

Geoscientist-turned-Data Governance Lead with IT and Leadership Skills Experienced IT Support Geoscientist with a demonstrated history of working in the oil & energy industry. Enthusiastic proponent for data-driven innovation and strategy while recognizing the urgent need for accountability, standards, and transparency to enable technology utilization and better decision making through both data and AI governance. Versatile, adaptable, and resourceful. Roles have run the gamut from Central IT Support managing software and databases to Onsite IT Support in App and User Support to Geologic and Geophysical interpretation to now leading the charge on Data Governance for XTO. Experience in both leadership and technical roles, stays up-to-date with relevant technology and workflows. Technically oriented, able to bridge the gap between a number of disciplines including geoscience, engineering, and IT. Empathetic, open-minded, and flexible leader who fosters an environment of trust, autonomy, and inclusivity. Knowledgable in Geologic, Geophysical, and Reservoir Engineering workflows/applications/data specific to the Petroleum Industry (across E/D/P) leveraging ArcGIS, Petrel, Kingdom, Petra, Transform.