Antonio Castiello

Lead Geophysicist @ Aramco | PhD in Geophysics

Dhahran, Eastern, Saudi Arabia

About

As a Geophysicist at Saudi Aramco with over 15 years in the oil and gas industry, I focus on advancing seismic imaging technologies to tackle geophysical challenges in diverse geological environments. My expertise spans Full Waveform Inversion (FWI), Depth Imaging, and designing workflows that optimize project outcomes. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, I contribute to innovative solutions critical to exploration and production goals. My career has been defined by supporting and leading high-stakes seismic imaging projects, including testing and deploying cutting-edge FWI technologies in partnership with research and development teams. With a strong emphasis on delivering value to stakeholders, I excel at aligning technical capabilities with client needs and timelines, driving impactful results in seismic exploration.

Experience

  • aramco (Dhahran, Eastern, Saudi Arabia)
    • Lead Geophysicist
      Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    • Senior Geophysicist
      Dec 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • PGS (7 yrs)
    • Imaging Supervisor
      Aug 2022 - Jan 2023 · 6 mos

    • Imaging Specialist - FWI
      Nov 2019 - Oct 2022 · 3 yrs

      Imaging Specialist: Leading and supporting seismic imaging projects involving FWI and Depth Imaging. Testing new FWI technology in liaison with Research and Development teams with applications to production e commercilization.

    • Senior Imaging Geophysicist - Project Leader II 
      Feb 2016 - Nov 2019 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      Depth Imaging Project Leader: FWI, Velocity Model Building, Tomography, Migration, Anisotropy, Well logs, Depth Conversion

  • ION Geophysical (Twickenham, England, United Kingdom)
    • Senior Geophysicist
      Jan 2015 - Feb 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Velocity Model Building, Tomography, Migration, Anisotropy, Well logs, Depth Conversion. Mentoring junior staff.

    • Depth Imaging Geophysicist
      Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 · 3 yrs

      Velocity Model Building, Tomography, Migration, Anisotropy, Well logs

  • Geophysicist at CGGVeritas
    Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Seismic data processing: Geometry, Denoise, Refraction Statics, Tomo Statics, Velocity Analysis, PSTM

  • Research Fellow at INGV
    Dec 2008 - Sep 2011 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Application of Geophysical methods to seismic hazard mitigation and geothermal exploration with a strong focus on Seismic Imaging.