Jim Hollis’s career has been focused on introducing and commercializing game-changing exploration technology advancements within the energy and mining industries, including: innovations in seismic imaging, wireless nodal seismic acquisition, software development and visualization, geospatial intelligence, machine learning enhanced resource exploration and sustainable energy alternatives. Today Hollis is engaged in launching Geothermal Technologies, Inc, a novel resource exploration and development company targeting cost-effective scaling of geothermal power generation. In addition, he is the CEO of Houston based Wireless Seismic, Inc, a technology company now working with Aramco on collaboratively developing cost-saving and safety-enhancing Seismic-While-Drilling applications. He is also actively advising several geospatial technology companies on relevant applications in resource identification and environmental monitoring. Previously, Hollis was the founder, president, and CEO of NEOS GeoSolutions, a Silicon Valley based technology company focused on applying machine learning and artificial intelligence to facilitate exploration workflows and reduce uncertainties. Prior to NEOS, he was president and chief operating officer of ION Geophysical Corporation where he was responsible for the growth and financial execution of all ION business units; including: multi-client data acquisition, data processing, seabed and cable-less seismic imaging, and integrated seismic solutions. Prior to joining ION, Hollis had multiple roles with oil and gas software company Landmark Graphics, a subsidiary of Halliburton, including software development, program management, business development, and the regional general management of Asia-Pacific. Hollis began his career exploring for oil and gas with Mobil Exploration and holds a BS in geophysics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and an MS in Geophysics from the University of Utah.