SeekOps is proud to be an American company in Austin, Texas trusted by top names in the energy sector for sensor technology and aerial inspection. Our customer-focused team, including our innovative engineers and FAA-certified pilots, work closely with key operators in oil and gas to provide tailored, effective solutions and unparalleled field services.
SeekOps’ mission is to provide low-cost, accurate, and efficient fugitive leak detection services and sensors to oil and gas operators in the US and global markets. By leveraging expert knowledge in small unmanned aerial systems coupled with industry-leading methane sensing technology, we deliver results not accessible anywhere else in the field of leak detection and localization.
Iain Cooper
CEO
- Founder, Schlumberger Ventures
- 28 years of oilfield product commercialization & service tech management at Schlumberger
- Holder of 26 granted US patents
- Certified Director (UCLA) with strong governance focus
- PhD Meteorology (University of Reading)
Andrew Aubrey Ph.D.
SVP Strategic Partnerships
- Co-Founder SeekOps Inc.
- 9 Years at NASA JPL Instruments Division (2008-17)
- NASA Commercial Programs Manager (2012-17)
- Ph.D. Scripps Institution of Oceanography (2008)
Brendan Smith
COO
- Co-Founder SeekOps Inc.
- NASA UAS Pilot and Technology Lead (2016)
- NASA JPL, Laser Spectroscopy Applications (2016)
- B.S. / M.S. UC-Merced (2015)
Angela Smoller
CFO
- Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- 17 Years Experience (12 Industry)
- Experienced Auditor (Deloitte)
- B.S. / M.S. University of Kentucky
Paul Khuri
VP Business Development
- Based in Houston, Texas
- 20+ years Oil and Gas Industry Experience
- M.S. Management - Air Force Inst. of Tech.
- B.S. Aerospace Engineering - Texas A&M
Stuart Buckingham
VP Data
- Aerodynamics & Computational Fluid Dynamics Specialization
- Previous Engineer at Tesla (2017-18)
- Previous Engineer at Formula-1 (2014-2017)
- B.S. Aerospace Engineering - Monash University (2012)
Jim Rutherford
VP of Engineering
- 40 Years Experience (15 industry)
- Pioneered infrared-based measurement technology
- Award-winning inventor of a laser-based leak detection instrument
- Developed first formal instrumentation validation protocol used by gas utility industry
Paul Deutch
Chairman of the Board
- CEO, Foro Energy (2010-present)
- 20+ years Oilfield Services Industry Experience
- Schlumberger Manager and Engineer (13 years)
- B.S. Engineering - Dartmouth College
Michael Wheeler
Board Member
- Sr. Investment Manager, Equinor Ventures
- 12+ years experience in corporate strategy, business development, and petroleum technology
- Project management across multiple value chains
- MBA - Rice University; B.S. Petroleum Engineering - UT
Andrew Row
Board Member
- CFO, OGCI Climate Investments LLP (Oil & Gas Climate Initiative)
- 25 years Energy Sector Experience
- Previously Global Performance Director for BP/Castrol Lubricants
- Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
Andrew Aubrey Ph.D.
Board Member
- President / CEO, SeekOps Inc.
- 8+ years Oil and Gas Industry Experience
- Chevron Fellow at NASA-JPL (2014-2017)
- Manager, NASA Commercial Program Office (2012-2017)
Iain Cooper
Board Member
- Founder, Schlumberger Ventures
- 28 years of oilfield product commercialization & service tech management at Schlumberger
- Holder of 26 granted US patents
- Certified Director (UCLA) with strong governance focus
- PhD Meteorology (University of Reading)