3/89 - present
Petrospec Technologies
P. O. Box 131133
The Woodlands, TX 77393-1133
CEO / COMPUTER GEOSCIENTIST
6/97 - 3/99
Richland College - DCCCD
12800 Abrams Road
Dallas, TX 75243
CONTINUING EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR
2/87 - 3/89
Petroleum Computing, Inc.
4925 Greenville Avenue, #600
Dallas, Texas 75206
VICE PRESIDENT, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
7/84 - 2/87
Placid Oil Company, Exploration Department
3900 Thanksgiving Tower
Dallas, Texas 75201
MANAGER OF MAPPING AND IMAGE PROCESSING
3/83 - 6/84
Sohio Petroleum Company, Mid-Continent Division
5420 LBJ Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75240
SENIOR TECHNICAL PROGRAMMER
8/79 - 5/86
University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, Texas 75080
Graduated 5/86, MASTER
OF SCIENCE in APPLIED MATHEMATICS
8/74 - 4/79
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
Graduated 4/79, BACHELOR
OF SCIENCE in GEOLOGY
Born in Detroit, Michigan; Single, Three children; Excellent health
Technical consulting include web page design using HTML and JavaScript, Y2K project design and coding, applications of geological and geophysical data processing techniques, map projection digitizing, pore pressure and fracture gradient prediction. Also developed petrophysical database specifications using information engineering/CASE for Recall, Ingres, and Oracle Database systems.
Clients include Amoco Production Company, ARCO, Mobil Oil Co., Petroleum Computing, Inc., Occidental International Exploration and Production Company, Chevron Producing Services Inc., Zales Corporation, Weinman and Associates, Inc., Government of Canada, and others.
As a masters level teaching assistant, taught Sedimentology and Oceanography laboratory lessons to undergraduates.
C/C++, JavaScript, FORTRAN, and BASIC are native programming languages and have a working knowledge of Pascal, Cobol, and 8088/86 Macro-assembler. Have developed applications on MS-DOS, MS-Windows w/ MFC, UNIX, and X-Windows and other operating environments.
Numerous applications originally written for mainframe environments have been modified, downscaled, and ported to the IBM PC. Many of the applications authored were written in multiple languages.
Peripherals used from applications, either by direct coding or interface libraries, include Versatec dot matrix B/W and Color plotters, Houston Instrument DMP plotters, Calcomp and Summagraphics digitizing tablets, and Tektronix Graphic terminals.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
1444 South Boulder Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74119-3604
Active Member / Computer Applications Committee Member, since 1980
Society of Petrolem Engineers
Richardson, Texas
Active Member, since 1999
International Association for Mathematical Geology
1930 Avenue A
Lawrence, Kansas 66044
Active Member, since 1982
Computer Oriented Geological Society - Dallas Chapter
Dallas, TX
Active Member
Conference Chairman for GEOTECH '90
Charter Member / Past President, since 1985
North College Park Homeowner's Association
Past-President and Crime Watch Block Captain, since 1991
University of Texas at Dallas Alumni Association
Vice-Chairman, Board of Directors -- 1995 - 1997
Active Member, since 1993
Richardson and North Dallas Coalition Organization
Vice-President 1995 - 1997, President 1997 -
Active Member, since 1994
Richardson Independent School District
Key Communicator, since 1994
City of Richardson
City Council Subcommittee of Homeowners, since 1992
Computer Council of Dallas
INFOMART
1950 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75207
Director / Past Vendor Manager, since 1985
1994-1995 Leadership Richardson, Class X
Richardson Chamber of Commerce
Richardson, Texas
1995 Microsoft Foundation Classes, I & II
Richland College
Dallas, TX
April, 1984 VAX/VMS System Management
Digital Equipment Corporation
Dallas, Texas
Listed in 2,000 Notable American Men, 1992
American Biographical Institute, Raleigh, NC, 27622
Listed in Who's Who among Young Americans, 1991
American Biographical Institute, Raleigh, NC, 27622
Vice-Presidents Certificate of Recognition, 1987
for development of the Placid-Map Geological Workstation Environment
Eastern Michigan University's "Student Leadership / Service Award" for work rendered while on the Student Senate; 12/78.
Listed in Who's Who on American College Campuses, 1978, 1979
Available upon request.
Herkommer, Mark A. 2000
pWell, A geopressure analysis software manual for Petrospec's real-
time MWD/LWD data processing software, Published by Petrospec Computer
Corporation, 55pp, with figures.
Herkommer, Mark A., 1998
Number Theory: A Programmer's Guide, A text book about efficient
numerical methods in applied number theory and communications, McGraw-Hill
Publishing Company, New York, 425pp, with figures.
Herkommer, Mark A. 1998, 1999
pQube, A geopressure analysis software manual for Petrospec's 3-D
seismic data processing software, Published by Petrospec Computer Corporation,
63pp, with figures.
Herkommer, Mark A. 1996, 1997
CoQube, A coherency/continuity analysis software manual for
Petrospec's 3-D seismic data processing software, Published by Petrospec
Computer Corporation, 31pp, with figures.
Herkommer, Mark A., 1991, 1993, 1996
GeoPressure Estimation Software: User's Manual, A manual describing
how to use GPES to perform geopressure analyses using petrophysical data,
Published by Petrospec Computer Corporation, 178 pp, with figures.
Herkommer, Mark A. and Hess, Richard, 1994
Personal Computer Mapping System User's Manual, A manual describing
how to use Petrospec's Personal Computer Mapping System, with reference
section and examples. Published by Petrospec Computer Corporation, 480 pp,
with figures.
Herkommer, Mark A., 1991
GeoPressure Estimation Software: System Manual, A manual describing
the architecture and system design of the GPES. Published by Petrospec
Computer Corporation, 136 pp.
Herkommer, Mark A., D'Augustine, Jim M., 1991
MobilGraph Log Analysis Interface Project, A report detailing the
design specifications for a petrophysical database using a relational database
model. Published by Mobil Exploration and Producing Services, Inc., Dallas,
Texas, 300 pp.
Herkommer, Mark A., 1991
An Introduction to DOS Workstations, Published by Dallas Computer
Oriented Geological Society, Short Course, Part 2, 60 pp.
Herkommer, Mark A., 1987 - 1994
Data Capture Software for Maps, A manual describing the
installation and use of a computerized digitizing system for seismic data and
geographic mapping. Functional components described included: digitizing, data
merging, data splitting. Published by Petrospec Computer Corporation, 168 pp.
Herkommer, Mark A., 1993 - 1994
Data Capture Software for Logs, A manual describing the
installation and use of a computerized digitizing system for petrophysical
logs. Functional components described included: database functions, importing,
editing, and outputting digitized data. Published by Petrospec Computer
Corporation, 130 pp.
Herkommer, Mark A., 1987 - 1991
Mistie, A manual describing the installation and use of a
computerized system for determining and resolving seismic line data
intersection misties. Published by Petrospec Computer Corporation, 45 pp.
Herkommer, Mark A., 1986
Placid Map: User's Manual, A manual describing the installation and
use of a computerized mapping and software system. Functional components
included: database design, digitizing, automated contour mapping. Published by
Placid Oil Company, 320 pp.
Herkommer, Mark A., 2000
Velocity Inversion Compensation: A Methodology Enhancement, Overpressure
2000 Conference Proceedings, Overpressure 2000 Workshop, April 2000, London
England
Herkommer, Mark A., 1999
Abnormal Formation Pressure: Theory, Prediction, and Estimation, in
Conference Proceedings, Geopressure Estimation '99 Conference, October, 1999
Herkommer, Mark A., 1997
Consulting in Today's Energy Industry, in Tidbytes, Computer Oriented
Geological Society, Vol. 13, No. 4 (November)
Herkommer, Mark A., 1995
Cartography and Computer Mapping, in Personal Computers and Geology, AAPG
Southwest Section Short Course Notes, June 4, 1995, Dallas, Texas
Herkommer, Mark A., 1995
Issues Confronting Richardson, An analysis of statistical data and
identification of areas where Richardson city government could improve the
quality of service provided. 20pp, with figures, Published by the New Metro
Institute, Richardson, TX
Herkommer, Mark A., Whitney, Paul D., 1994
Minimizing Misties in Seismic Data, Computers & Geosciences, Pergamon
Press, V. 20, No. 5, pp 767 - 795
Smith, Tom, and Herkommer, Mark A., 1994
Software Merges Interpretation Mapping with PC Workstations, The American
Oil & Gas Reporter, July, 1994, pp 55 - 60
Herkommer, Mark A., 1994
ZMAP Plus Under MS-Windows: The Advantages of a GUI, Dallas Geophysical
Society Personal Computer Symposium (Invited Speaker), Conference Proceedings,
February 24, 1994; also in Computer Oriented Geological Society, Tidbytes
Newsletter, V. 9, No. 11 (May, 1994)
Herkommer, Mark A., 1993
How Gas Buoyancy Creates Shallow-Zone Geopressures, World Oil, Gulf
Publishing Company, October, 1993, pp 64 - 66
Hess, Richard, and Herkommer, Mark A., 1993
General Principles, Efficient Approaches to Computer Contour Mapping,
Earth Observation Magazine, April, 1993, pp 46 - 49
Proehl, T. S; Onyia, E. C.; Herkommer, Mark A., 1992
Assessing the Productivity and Economic Impact of Geopressure Evaluation
Software, Society of Petroleum Engineers Petroleum Computer Conference, July
19-22, 1992, Houston, Texas, Conference Proceedings, SPE Paper 24447, pp 231 -
239
Herkommer, Mark A., 1992
Geological Career Options in the 90's, Dallas Geological Society
Employment Seminar, Seminar Notes, May 11, 1992
Herkommer, Mark A., 1992
Pressure Estimation Results in Better Well Control, The American Oil and
Gas Reporter, April, 1992, pp 36 - 40
Herkommer, Mark A., 1991
Computer Assisted Analysis of Pore Pressures in Overpressured Formations,
Computer Oriented Geological Society, Tidbytes Newsletter, V. 6, No. 4
(December, 1991)
Herkommer, Mark A., 1991
Using a Computer to Assisted Analysis of Pore Pressures in Overpressured
Formations, Petroleum Engineering Seminar Abstracts, November, 1991,
University of Texas, Austin, Texas
Herkommer, Mark A., 1990
An Industry Standard Well Log Database Interface, Transactions, Computer
Oriented Geological Society Geotech '90
Waller, Harry O.; Guinn, Don O.; Herkommer, Mark A.; Shaw, Brian R.; 1990
Exchange Format for Transfer of Geologic and Petroleum Data: AAPG-B, AAPG
Bulletin, V. 74, No. 4, pp 787
Waller, Harry O.; Guinn, Don O.; Herkommer, Mark A.; Shaw, Brian R.; 1990
Exchange Format for Transfer of Geologic and Petroleum Data: AAPG-B,
Geobyte, April, 1990, V. 5, No 2, pp 11 - 21
Herkommer, Mark A., 1990
Exchange Format for Transfer of Geologic and Petroleum Data: AAPG-A:
Discussion, AAPG Bulletin, V. 74, No. 1, pp 95 - 96
Herkommer, Mark A., 1989
Computer Mapping Options, Dallas Computer Oriented Geological Society,
Tidbytes Newsletter, V. 5, No. 4 (December, 1989)
Herkommer, Mark A., 1989
Principles of Computer Mapping Seminar, Dallas Computer Oriented
Geological Society, Tidbytes Newsletter, V. 4, No. 5 (January, 1989)
Herkommer, Mark A., 1989
Automatic Screen Dumps from a BASIC Program and DOS, Dallas Computer
Oriented Geological Society, Tidbytes Newsletter, V. 4, No. 5 (January, 1989)
Herkommer, Mark A., 1988
Computer Mapping in a Microcomputer Workstation Environment, Dallas
Computer Oriented Geological Society, Tidbytes Newsletter, V. 4, No. 4
(December, 1988)
Herkommer, Mark A., 1988
Methods for Developing Benchmarking Data Sets; Computers &
Geosciences, Pergamon Press, V. 14, No. 2, pp 139 - 150
Herkommer, Mark A., 1987
Contour Mapping using a Microcomputer, Dallas Computer Oriented Geological
Society, Tidbytes Newsletter, V. 3, No. 4 (December, 1987)
Herkommer, Mark A., 1987
Using the ANSI.SYS Device Driver, Dallas Computer Oriented Geological
Society, Tidbytes Newsletter, V. 3, No. 3 (November, 1987)
Herkommer, Mark A., 1986
Techniques Devised to Improve Contour Mapping by Microcomputer; Geobyte V.
1, No. 2, (Spring, 1986), pp 38 - 41
Herkommer, Mark A., 1985
Data-Volume Reduction of Data Gathered Along Lines Using the Correlation
Coefficient to Determine Breakpoints; Computers & Geosciences, Pergamon
Press, V. 11, No. 2, pp 103 - 110
Herkommer, Mark A., 1985
A Digitizing Tablet for the Masses, Texas Computer Market, March 1, 1985,
pp 12 - 14
Herkommer, Mark A., 1984
Graphics Using a Microcomputer, in Microcomputers in Petroleum Exploration
and Production, PETRO-PC '84 Conference, Institute for the Study of Earth and
Man, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
Herkommer, Mark A., 1984
Contour Mapping Using a Microcomputer, in Microcomputers in Petroleum
Exploration and Production, PETRO-PC '84 Conference, Institute for the Study
of Earth and Man, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
Herkommer, Mark A., 1984
A PC Pen Plotter; PC Magazine, V. 3 No. 10, pp 383 - 385
Herkommer, Mark A., 1984
Contour Mapping Using a Microcomputer: Techniques for Improving
Throughput; CPS-1 Users Conference Transactions, Radian Corporation,
Austin, Texas
Herkommer, Mark A., 1984
Contour Mapping Using a Microcomputer: Techniques for Improving
Throughput; AAPG Bulletin, V. 68, No. 4, pg 496 (abstract only; paper
presented at AAPG 1984 annual meeting)
Herkommer, Mark A., 1984
Contour Mapping Using a Microcomputer: Techniques for Improving
Throughput; in Transactions of the 34th Annual Meeting, Gulf Coast Association
of Geological Societies, Shreveport, Louisiana, (poster session), pp 471
Herkommer, Mark A., 1984
A Gridding Algorithm designed for Digitized Contours, The Right Stuff:
High- Tech Review, V. 1, No. 1, pp 22-23
Herkommer, Mark A.; Denke, Garry W., 1982
Stratigraphy and Hydrocarbons, Parker County, Texas; in Petroleum Geology
in the Fort Worth Basin Area, Texas; Charles Martin, Ed., Dallas Geological
Society, Dallas, Texas, pp 97 - 128.
Herkommer, Mark A., 1990
DIGIT, A Map Digitizing Program for Determining XY Coordinates from Paper
Maps, Dallas Computer Oriented Geological Society, Dallas, TX, Disk #8
Herkommer, Mark A., 1984
PEEKPOKE.DOC, Peek and Poke -- Method for Accessing System Services on a
PC from BASIC, I. B. Magazette, V. 3.7
Herkommer, Mark A., 1984
MEGAMULT.BAS, A Utility Program for Multiplying Extremely Large Numbers
Together, I. B. Magazette, V. 3.5
Herkommer, Mark A., 1984
DEMOPLOT.BAS, Raster to Vector Conversion Program for Epson Printers, I.
B. Magazette, V. 3.2
Herkommer, Mark A., 1983
REGRESS.BAS, Interactive Regression Analysis for XY Data, I. B. Magazette,
V. 2.3
Herkommer, Mark A., 1983
GRID2CON, A Gridding and Contouring Program, Computer Oriented Geological
Society, Denver, CO, Disk #2
Herkommer, Mark A., 1993
MATHEMATICS, A book cover with arithmetic nomographs, rulers, geometric
formulas, conversion factors, alphanumeric code and clever quips, published by
Walraven Book Cover Company, Richardson, Texas. Distributed in the Richardson
Independent School District.
Herkommer, Mark A., 1992
The Pore Pressure Calculator, A two-sided slide chart used for determining
abnormal formation pressures (pounds per gallon) using resistivity (ohmm) and
interval transit time data (msec/ft). Conversion factors for pore pressure
units on the reverse side. Published by Petrospec Computer Corporation,
Richardson, Texas. Distributed as promotional material at trade shows.
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Last updated: October 16, 2003