Scott Senften

Chief Architect & Director of Visualization at Reveal Energy Services
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Chuck Sembroski

I have worked closely with Scott since 2006 when he first joined my group working on GeoProbe. Speaking frankly, when it comes to understanding complex geometry and 3d graphics programming, Scott is the best I have ever met, bar none. He sees and clearly articulates multiple ways to solve complex problems. He also delivers working prototypes (and patent applications) on problems thought to be impossible. Scott brings his soccer coaching experience to every development team where he uses it both for mentoring and for setting and communicating strategic direction. It is a pleasure to work with Scott and I give him my highest recommendation.

Patricia Abadilla

Scott is one of those rare individuals that has a way of capturing your attention and building your interest regardless of the topic. I always enjoyed my courses when he taught them, and sought out his guidance even outside of the classroom. It was very valuable to have encountered an instructor with actual experience outside of the classroom and textbooks. He was able to paint a realistic view and make the what were mundane topics more relatable. He challenged me to go beyond the textbooks and think in practical terms. How many people can say that they actually keep in contact with their professor from college? He went from being an instructor to mentor to friend.

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Credentials

  • Machine Learning
    Coursera
    Jan, 2018
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

  • Reveal Energy Services
    • United States
    • Oil and Gas
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Architect & Director of Visualization
      • Jul 2016 - Present

      Responsible for architecture, design, and implementation of all software services, tools, and applications, both internal and commercial. This includes ORCHID* Open Interpretation Platform, World Oil 2020 Awards Best Data Management & Application Solution Award (https://www.worldoil.com/events/wo-awards/2020-winners) and ImageFrac, Hart Energy 2018 Meritorious Awards For Engineering Innovation Nonfracturing Completions winner(https://www.hartenergy.com/exclusives/2018-meritorious-awards-engineering-innovation-177006#p=full) Show less

  • Halliburton / Landmark
    • Chief Technical Advisor, Software Architect for Distributed Architectures
      • Oct 2014 - Jul 2016

      Responsible for design of distributed parallel compute and visualization platform for Geoscience workflows, including batch, micro-batch, and streaming• Microservices• Distributed Processing (Spark)• Distributed Data (Cassandra)• Distributed Messaging (Kafka)• Containerization (Docker)

    • Chief Technical Advisor, Development Lead for Visualization Applied Research
      • Sep 2012 - Oct 2014

      Responsible for Technology direction and research in visualization. Past and current projects include:• Geomodeling and surface reconstruction• Remote Rendering• Distributed Rendering• Multiresolution Structures & Algorithms• Data Flow / Work Flow Architectures

    • Chief Technical Advisor, Development Lead for Graphics
      • Oct 2011 - Sep 2012

      Responsible for software design and architecture of visualization infrastructure for Halliburton in addition to forward looking visualization technology direction and research. Specifics included:• Architecture & design patterns• Design & Code reviews• Threading models• Plugin & extensibility

    • Chief Technical Advisor, Software Architect for GeoProbe project
      • May 2006 - Oct 2011

      Responsible for software design and architecture of entire geoscience interpretation application from data loading to interprocess communication to data processing to visualization. Also responsible for future directions in visualization, research partnerships, and mentoring.Design responsibilities included:• Architecture & design patterns• Design & Code reviews• Interprocess communications• Threading models• Plugin & extensibilityApplied research responsibilities included:• Identify, track, & evaluate technologies for high performance visualization• Applied research for visualization• Surface reconstrution for geophysical data• Level-of-Detail and multiresolution• Volume rendering for regional geophysical surveys• Use of programmable hardware systems for both calculation and display of geophysical data• Partnership with Methodist Hospital researching cross-over possibilities of technologies Show less

  • ACM SIGGRAPH
    • United States
    • Technology, Information and Media
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Volunteer
      • 1992 - 2009

      • 2002 Conference Emerging Technologies Chair• 1996 Conference Courses Chair• 2000 Conference Technical Sketches SubChair• 2001 & 2003 Conference Emerging Technologies SubCommittee• 1993-95, 1997, 2005 Conference Courses SubCommittee• 1998 & 99 Conference Pathfinders SubCommittee• Various review committees and subcommittees

    • 2002 Conference Emerging Technologies Chair ('February 2001 - October 2002)
      • Feb 2001 - Oct 2002

      • Provided vision for program• Defined review process• Presided over jury process• Coordinated over 20 highly diverse projects for interactive display• Provided information for marketing and media purposes, including production of a media reel• Interacted with print and electronic media for interviews and tours

    • 1996 Conference Courses Chair
      • Feb 1995 - Oct 1996

      • Provided vision for program• Defined review process• Presided over jury process• Coordinated Course program with other technical programs• Managed quarter of a million dollar budget for printing, travel, and organization expenses• Provided information for marketing and media purposes• Coordinated printed notes and CDROM production• Coordinated information for over 80 submissions, for 39 courses, and for over 130 speakers

  • SGI / Silicon Graphics, Inc
    • Senior Member of Technical Staff
      • Sep 1996 - Apr 2006

      Evaluate and prototype technologies (hardware and software) that would complement SGI hardware/software products, including • New display technology • Various sensor technology • Interactive raytracing • Various programmable graphics chips and fpga's • Fragment and Vertex programs/shadersParticipate on 'rollout' teams for new SGI products, including next generation linux systemsParticipate on various software teams including Vizserver and VolumizerContinue responsibilities of MTS including ISV software optimization/differentiation and alpha testing new hardware Show less

    • Member Of Technical Staff, Applications Consulting
      • Oct 1996 - Oct 2001

      Optimization and differentiation of top tier independent software vendors' applications on all SGI graphic systems (mainly Oil&Gas scientific visualization systems)Immersive Environments / Reality Centers• Volume Rendering Optimization• Stereo Display• Animation/Movie Generation• Prototypes using new SGI APIs (Optimizer, Fahrenheit, Volumizer)Test alpha hardware and provide client support for "early access" programsCoordinate client interaction with sales and marketing team Show less

  • University of St. Thomas-Houston
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Adjunct Instructor
      • Jan 1993 - Dec 1997

      Courses Taught: Object-Oriented Software Design, Software Analysis and Design, Operating Systems, Computer Graphics Courses Taught: Object-Oriented Software Design, Software Analysis and Design, Operating Systems, Computer Graphics

  • Landmark Graphics
    • United States
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Member of Technical Staff
      • Nov 1995 - Sep 1996

      Developed (Analysis, Design, & Implementation) production 3D graphical software tools and products for computer-aided geophysical interpretation • Responsible for determining graphics technology direction • Focus on design and software engineering • Designed using Object-Oriented Design principles • Implemented using C++ with interfaces to TCL, C, and Fortran utilities • Systems built using OpenGL and OpenInventor Developed (Analysis, Design, & Implementation) production 3D graphical software tools and products for computer-aided geophysical interpretation • Responsible for determining graphics technology direction • Focus on design and software engineering • Designed using Object-Oriented Design principles • Implemented using C++ with interfaces to TCL, C, and Fortran utilities • Systems built using OpenGL and OpenInventor

  • Shell Oil Company
    • China
    • Oil and Gas
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Researcher
      • Jan 1991 - Nov 1995

      Developed (Analysis, Design, & Implementation) 3D graphical software tools and products for computer-aided geophysical interpretation • Responsible for determining graphics technology direction • Focus on volume rendering • Designed using Object-Oriented Design principles • Implemented using C++ with interfaces to C and Fortran utilities • Systems built using IrisGL, OpenGL, IrisInventor, OpenInventor, and PhigsPLUS Designed and maintained training curriculum for graphics specialists Show less

  • McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company, McDonnell Douglas Corporation
    • Engineer - Electronics - Technical Lead, Neural Networks Support Lab (NNSL)
      • Mar 1989 - Dec 1990

      Responsible for staffing and funding decisions for the labDetermined technical direction of lab and reviewed each NNSL projectResponsible for projects involving signal processing, speech recognition, and image recognition.• First known volume rendering of a neural network (unpublished)

    • Avionics Engineer
      • Mar 1989 - Jul 1989

      F-15 Avionics LabPerformed fault diagnosis and repair of F-15E avionic equipment.

  • Amoco Oil Company
    • United States
    • Executive Offices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Software Development Contractor
      • Sep 1988 - Mar 1989

      Worked exclusively for Amoco Research on visualization software. Worked exclusively for Amoco Research on visualization software.

  • University of Tulsa
    • United States
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • Research & Teaching Assistant
      • Jan 1987 - Dec 1988

    • Assistant Soccer Coach
      • Jun 1986 - May 1988

      Assistant coach for varsity soccer team. Coaching and recruiting.

Education

  • The University of Tulsa
    MSCS, Computer Graphics
    1986 - 1989
  • University of Tulsa
    BSEE/BSCS, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
    1982 - 1986
  • St. Louis Univerisity High (SLUH)
    1978 - 1982

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