Meet the Team

OpenGoSim develops and supports reservoir engineering simulation software tailored to client needs. We believe that writing innovative high profile simulation software requires a multidisciplinary team and strict cooperation with end users.

Paolo Orsini, CEO

10 years experience in simulation software and CO2 Storage. Founded OGS in 2014, after working as a consultant in some early CCS R&D projects.

Dave Ponting, Lead Software Developer

30 years experience in developing reservoir simulators. Worked as lead developer on market-leading software ECLIPSE-300 and TEMPEST-MORE.

Laurence Ormerod, Chairman

40 years experience in oilfield services, large and small companies. Ex-CEO of petroleum software company EPS.

Rob Carroll, NED

Director of Catapult Ventures, which manages funds for £130 M. Professor at the business school of the University of Nottingham.

Daniel Stone, Software Developer

Built his industry experience developing OGS software (Simulator and Cloud), after a PhD in Maths from Heriot-Watt University.

Jon D’Souza-Eva, Principal software engineer

Was lead developer of Tempest/View. Joined OGS with 20 years of experience in front end development.

Steve Furnival, Reservoir Adviser

Worked 30 years+ as a reservoir engineer, and was involved in the earliest Endurance CCS project. Worked for BP, Chevron and Schlumberger.

Pablo Salinas, Senior Software Developer

Ex-lead developer of IC-FERST at Imperial College. Joined OGS with 10 years of experience in developing reservoir simulators.

Michael Peake, Cloud technology advisor

Experienced in full-stack development working for various succesful startups.

Rita Nardone, Sales and marketing

Mechanical engineer with 10 years+ experience in marketing and sales for the oil and gas industry.

Tom Yardley, Strategy Advisor

Highly experienced in helping companies to raise funds. Has managed East Midlands Business Angels since 1997.