Francois Baillard serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Iraya Energies, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Iraya Energies is a dynamic scale-up company specializing in the application of Machine Learning to Geoscience and Engineering, with a primary focus on harnessing the potential of unstructured data within the Oil and Gas industry.Francois brings a wealth of experience to the table, having worked across various facets of geoscience in technical, sales, and management roles, spanning his tenure at Iraya, CGG, and Total Energies. In his current role at Iraya, he spearheads the Research and Development efforts, driving the adoption of cutting-edge Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence technologies. His expertise encompasses both supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, with a strong emphasis on Deep Technologies aimed at extracting invaluable insights from unstructured data.Prior to his current role, Francois spent 11 years at CGG, where he was stationed in Norway and Malaysia. His work centered on integrated solutions that bridged the gaps between various Geology and Geophysics (G&G) disciplines, including geophysics (acquisition, processing, QI, interpretation), geology (structural geology, sedimentology, biostratigraphy), and petrophysics (rock-physics).Francois is also a prolific author with a portfolio of 25+ technical publications in esteemed journals and conferences such as EAGE, APGCE, IPA, and the Geological Society of London. His contributions span a diverse range of topics, including Machine Learning, Geophysics, Seismic Reservoir Characterization, and Geology.Educationally, Francois holds a Master of Science degree in Physics from Telecom Physics, Strasbourg, and a Master of Science degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from HEC Business School, Paris, France. Furthermore, he holds two certifications in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, having completed programs at Stanford University (United States) and the Deeplearning.ai course by the renowned Andrew Ng.Beyond his professional pursuits, Francois is a visionary and actively committed to the critical cause of decarbonizing the global economy. His multifaceted expertise and unwavering dedication make him a driving force in the intersection of technology, energy, and sustainability."