Dr. Polyakova is a professional with a Ph.D. in Geostatistics from Stanford University. Following a postdoctoral stint at NASA, she spent 13 years as a Geomodeller at bp, shaping fields like Atlantis and Thunderhorse in GoM. In her current role as Digital Science Lead, Dr. Polyakova pioneers generative AI solutions, specifically tailored for the challenges of the oil industry. A thought leader and trailblazer, she continues to redefine the landscape of geostatistics and technology in the oil and gas sector.