Connecting Seismic, Wells and Decisions: A Digital Roadmap for Subsurface Optimization

Dr. Jagadish Maddiboyina, North America Oil & Gas Consulting Lead at Cognizant Technology Solutions US, brings expertise in applying digital technologies, data, and AI to improve decision-making across oil and gas operations.

In his session, “Connecting Seismic, Wells and Decisions: A Digital Roadmap for Subsurface Optimization,” he explores how oilfield AI initiatives can move from isolated algorithms to measurable business outcomes. The session presents a five-stage roadmap spanning description, diagnosis, prediction, prescription, and self-optimization, while connecting seismic and well data into a continuous learning loop for improved drilling decisions. It also examines machine learning for seismic interpretation, automated data quality checks, missing well-log prediction, and the progressive adoption of AI as operational trust develops.