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](/images/team/paolo-orsini.jpg)
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](/images/team/dave-ponting.jpg)
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](/images/team/laurence-ormerod.jpg)
Laurence Ormerod, Chairman
40 years experience in oilfield services, large and small companies. Ex-CEO of petroleum software company EPS.
![Rob Carroll](/images/team/rob-carroll.jpg)
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](/images/team/daniel-stone.jpg)
Daniel Stone, Software Developer
Built his industry experience developing OGS software (Simulator and Cloud), after a PhD in Maths from Heriot-Watt University.
![Jon DSouza-Eva](/images/team/jon-dsouza-eva.jpg)
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](/images/team/steve-furnival.jpg)
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](/images/team/pablo-salinas.jpg)
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](/images/team/michael-peake.jpg)
Michael Peake, Cloud technology advisor
Experienced in full-stack development working for various succesful startups.
![Rita Nardone](/images/team/rita-nardone.jpg)
Rita Nardone, Sales and marketing
Mechanical engineer with 10 years+ experience in marketing and sales for the oil and gas industry.
![Tom Yardley](/images/team/tom-yardley.jpg)
Tom Yardley, Strategy Advisor
Highly experienced in helping companies to raise funds. Has managed East Midlands Business Angels since 1997.