Patrick O'Connor is a dedicated exploration geoscientist currently working as a Staff Geoscientist at Murphy Oil in the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico. With a diverse career spanning over a decade, Patrick has held significant roles, including Senior Geoscientist focusing on offshore Côte d'Ivoire and various positions at Hunt Oil Company, where they worked on international exploration in Morocco and the Williston Basin. Patrick began their professional journey as a mudlogger at Weatherford and holds a Master of Science in Geology from Texas Christian University and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geology from Ohio University. Their passion for regional interpretation and prospecting drives their commitment to the field.