Alan Vigner

Principal Solution Consultant

01/04/2018 - Present

AspenTech, Woking, UK

• Supported global pre-sales and client-facing consultancy, influencing multi-million-dollar software sales.
• Delivered technical workshops and proof-of-concepts that converted prospects into long-term clients.
• Represented AspenTech at conferences (EAGE, SPE) to promote solutions and generate leads.
• Built strong client relationships across Africa, Middle East & Europe, advising on seismic processing and imaging workflows.

Founder & Director

01/06/2015 - 31/03/2018

GaiaSeis, London, UK

• Founded seismic consultancy with a commercial focus on Africa, Middle East, and India.
• Led BD strategy, expanding reach through targeted marketing, technical presentations, and direct client engagement.
• Won contracts by demonstrating value of advanced seismic processing (noise attenuation, multiple suppression, geobody detection).

Business Development Manager

01/01/2014 - 30/06/2015

GeoTeric, London, UK

• Grew market share in North Africa, Middle East & India, positioning GeoTeric’s interpretation software.
• Built C-level relationships with key clients; tailored proposals and negotiated contracts.
• Trained sales team on Salesforce, strengthening pipeline management.
• Delivered persuasive presentations and solution demos, directly leading to new software adoptions.

Sales Manager

01/04/2012 - 31/12/2013

CGG, Crawley, UK

• Designed and marketed innovative multi-client 2D/3D seismic surveys in Africa.
• Negotiated directly with governments and regulators, especially in French-speaking Africa, to secure survey approvals.
• Developed and executed the Africa-wide marketing plan for multi-client business, expanding revenue and client base.

Postdoctoral Researcher

17/02/2003 - 16/02/2005

WesternGeco, Gatwick, UK

Research topic: Analysis of the vector fidelity of multi-component acquisition systems and impact on the seismic processing

• Conducted a comprehensive literature review on various ocean bottom seismic acquisition systems and methodologies for analyzing these datasets.
• Implemented a frequency-dependent methodology to compare vector fidelity across different ocean bottom acquisition technologies.
• Initiated and managed a seismic data library, ensuring proper organization and accessibility of valuable seismic data resources.
• Participated in international meetings, actively engaging with industry experts and stakeholders, and published research results to contribute to the advancement of the field.

PhD Student, with honors and congratulations

01/09/1998 - 07/11/2002

IPGP, Paris, France

Research topic: Analysis and interpretation of vertical and wide-angle seismic reflexion datasets in the Aegean crust

• Participated in the acquisition of multiple marine surveys in the Caribbean and Marmara Sea, as well as land surveys in Tibet and Greece.
• Conducted processing and interpretation of seismic data from two surveys in the Cycladic and North Aegean Trough, employing advanced techniques to extract valuable insights.
• Received training in various seismic processing software, including Geovecteur and Seismic Unix, enhancing proficiency in data analysis and processing.
• Engaged in team teaching activities, providing valuable guidance and knowledge sharing to master students in the field of seismic exploration and interpretation.
• Underwent training at Geomar (Germany) to utilize Pre-Stack Depth Migration software, applying it to analyze a seismic line in the North Aegean Trough.
• Acted as a supervisor for a bachelor student's project on "Seismic reflection in the Cyclades," offering mentorship and guidance throughout the research.

Master of Geophysics (DEA), with honors

01/09/1997 - 30/06/1998

IPGP, Paris, France

Bachelor of Physics, with honors

01/09/1995 - 30/06/1996

Université de Caen, Caen, France

Baccalaureat C, with honors

01/09/1992 - 30/06/1993

Deauville, France