Geosciences (Interpretation & Reporting)

Tesla Offshore’s interpretation staff provides comprehensive data processing, interpretation, and analysis of geological and archaeological resources based on geophysical data acquired by Tesla’s survey vessels as well as data obtained by 3rd parties.  Tesla employs a complete staff of degreed geologists, geophysicists, and archaeologists with extensive experience in interpreting marine geophysical data.  Using state of the art software, our highly qualified geoscientists specialize in analyzing geophysical data for oil and gas industry concerns.  Reports  include, but are not limited to: shallow hazard drilling and sitting concerns, pipeline pre-lays, and archaeological assessments (including both prehistoric and historic resources). 

Tesla guarantees that the resulting reports will meet or exceed all requirements outlined by the appropriate governing agency, whether it be the MMS, State Historic Preservation Officer, or other regulatory entity.    

Tesla staff primarily provides assessments based on the following types of surveys:  

• MMS Block Surveys (archaeological and hazard)
• Pipeline pre-lay surveys (archaeological and hazard)
• Site Specific drilling assessments (archaeological and hazard)
• Site Specific seafloor clearance assessments (archaeological and hazard)
• Deep-tow archaeological pipeline pre-lays
• Deep-tow archaeological block surveys and site specific assessments
• Hurricane damage assessments
• Pipeline spanning and displacement assessments

Although Tesla’s primary focus is in the northern Gulf of Mexico region, our staff has conducted work throughout the world and can conduct geophysical, geologic, and archaeological assessments in a range of offshore environments.  The following principle personnel comprise the interpretation and reporting staff.

Matt Keith, MA, RPA
Geoscience Manager
As Geoscience Manager, Matt supervises the reporting process and coordinates all aspects of the reporting and interpretation process. He is the primary point of contact for our clients with questions regarding the interpretation of their data.

Amanda Evans, MA, RPA
Senior Marine Archaeologist
Amanda is Tesla’s Senior Marine Archaeologist, responsible for archaeological assessments and coordination with state and federal agencies regarding archaeological requirements.     

Erika Geresi, PhD
Senior Processor/Marine Geophysicist
Erika is primarily responsible for directing the processing of all multi-fold seismic data acquired by Tesla Offshore.  She is also responsible for shallow hazards data interpretation and assessments.

Karin Bronikowski, M.S.
Marine Geologist
Karin has a background in engineering geology and has extensive experience in conducting shallow hazard assessments with a primary focus in the Gulf of Mexico.  She is responsible for shallow hazards data interpretation and assessments.

Erin Voisin, MA
Archaeologist/Regulatory Specialist
Erin is in charge of permitting and regulatory issues and data management.  She is also experienced in geophysical data interpretation and archaeological assessments and top-side ROV inspections.

Robert T. Giles, M.S.
Marine Geologist
Bob has over 35 years of experience conducting shallow hazards assessments with a primary focus in the Gulf of Mexico.  Bob is responsible for shallow hazards data interpretation and assessments.  

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