Certified GeoData-Driven Exploration Specialist (CGDES)®
Overview
The Certified GeoData-Driven Exploration Specialist (CGDES)® credential is a premier, globally recognized certification designed for geoscientists, exploration engineers, and data professionals operating at the intersection of AI, geoscience, and predictive analytics. This certification empowers energy professionals with the technical and analytical skills needed to transform raw subsurface data into actionable exploration intelligence.
As digital transformation reshapes the upstream sector, professionals certified as CGDES® are equipped to lead data-driven exploration decisions using cutting-edge technologies such as machine learning, remote sensing, AI-assisted seismic interpretation, reservoir modeling, and advanced visualization platforms.
CGDES® Virtual/Online Instructor-led 5-day Training
- Time
- Daily Session Length
2 Hours
- Fees
- Address
- International Board of Oil and Gas Professionals (IBOGP)®
- Texas address
- 6060 North Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75206
- (469) 290-2157
- info@ibogp.org
Gleb Mikulich –IBOGP® Executive Trainer | Supply Chain Strategist | Digital Transformation Leader
Gleb Mikulich is a seasoned professional with over a decade of expertise in supply chain, procurement, logistics, and digital transformation. He has collaborated with globally recognized organizations, including Accenture, Procter & Gamble (P&G), Pfizer, CNH Industrial, and Mediterranean Shipping Company, delivering impactful solutions across diverse industries.
- Industry-leading experience in Global Supply Chain Operations Gleb has collaborated with top-tier industry leaders such as Accenture, Procter & Gamble, Pfizer, CNH, and Mediterranean Shipping Company, delivering measurable results in supply chain integration, procurement modernization, and performance optimization.
- Certified Supply Chain & Project Management Expert Gleb holds industry-recognized credentials, including: o SCPro Certified (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals) o Additional certifications in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, PMP, and PMI-ACP, showcasing his multidisciplinary expertise in process improvement, agile project leadership, and operational efficiency.
- Advanced Academic Credentials in Strategy & Digital Technologies Gleb earned an MBA from IE Business School, with a concentration in strategy, operations, and digital technologies, and pursued advanced supply chain management training through MITx, equipping him with cutting-edge insights into global logistics, data-driven decision-making, and tech-enabled supply chains.
- Recognized Leader & Emerging Talent in the Field Gleb is the recipient of the Young Professionals Emerging Leader Award from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), and a lifetime member of Beta Gamma Sigma, a recognition of academic excellence and leadership in business education.
- Time
- Daily Session Length
- Fees
- Address
- International Board of Oil and Gas Professionals (IBOGP)®
- Texas address
- 6060 North Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75206
- (469) 290-2157
- info@ibogp.org
Dr. Jason Matyus – Advisory Board Executive Director, Training, Course Development, and Examination
Dr. Matyus is the Advisory Board Director for Course Development, Training, and Examination. Dr. Jason Matyus’s career spans many disciplines. Dr. Matyus started as a public school teacher. After leaving teaching he worked for 20 years as a business professional working for two Fortune 500 Companies. Within those 20 years, he had varying roles that touched Project Management, logistics and Supply Chain, Procurement, Corporate Trainer, and Leadership. After receiving his MBA in Leadership and Doctorate in Business Management, he spent the last 5 years in higher education. In addition to his work in business, he is also on the Board of Directors for Cornerstone Care and the Carmichaels Area School District Board of Education and currently serves on the Farmville Urban Development Board.
- Time
- Daily Session Length
2 Hours
- Fees
- Address
- International Board of Oil and Gas Professionals (IBOGP)®
- Texas address
- 6060 North Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75206
- (469) 290-2157
- info@ibogp.org
James Raussen –IBOGP® Executive Trainer, Key Speaker & Strategic Advisor
- $2B Budget Oversight & Operational Leadership As former Managing Deputy Comptroller for the City of Chicago, the third-largest city in the U.S., James managed over $2 billion in operational activities within a $7B municipal budget. His leadership encompassed intergovernmental initiatives, NATO Summit planning, and citywide fiscal modernization.
- Global Executive Consultant James has led high-impact strategic engagements for global brands, including Unilever, Heineken, and Thales, as well as public sector clients in Vietnam, Brunei, and Saudi Arabia through SEA Solutions. His work focuses on procurement reform, policy advisory, and risk-managed expansion in international markets.
- Public Sector Innovator As Director of Oregon’s $1.6B educator benefits program, James spearheaded a comprehensive overhaul of procurement, vendor management, and executive processes—enhancing efficiency and governance for over 150,000 members.
- Recognized U.S. Policymaker Elected as an Ohio State Representative, James served as Vice Chair of the Health & Insurance Committees. He was nationally honored as one of the “Top 40 Under 40” and named “Rookie Legislator of the Year” for his leadership in bipartisan policy reform and public accountability.
- Executive Leadership Trainer & Cross-Cultural Coach At IBOGP®, James designs and delivers advanced executive training programs in leadership, procurement ethics, cross-cultural strategy, and risk management. He empowers multinational executives, procurement professionals, and SMEs to lead with clarity and resilience in complex, global environments. James Raussen continues to be a sought-after voice in public-private collaboration, policy transformation, and supply chain governance, bringing exceptional value to IBOGP® global training network.