Jonathan Smith
Director of Sales, PHDwin Week Executive Producer
Jonathan has been with TRC for over 14 years. He serves as Director of Sales, manages the Developer Program, and is the creator of PHDwin Week. Outside of work, he enjoys camping with his son and exploring cryptocurrencies.
EXPERTISE: Over a decade of experience helping PHDwin users find solutions and successful outcomes
PHDwin Advanced Technical Session
Jonathan’s presentation will be in two parts:
Part 1: Description of current PHDwin resources and what sub-builds of PHDwin are.
Part 2: Explanation of the new PHDwin V3 out file and how it can supercharge the creation of a data warehouse.
Jonathan Will Cover
- Learn what PHDwin sub builds are
- Learn how to save off PHDwin runs into a database— even to Microsoft Access if needed.
Who is this session for?
This session is designed for advanced PHDwin V3 users and professionals working in IT roles.
2026 Session
Best suited for advanced PHDwin V3 users and professionals working in IT roles.
SEPTEMBER 15
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (CT)
50-60 Minutes
Team Presentation with JD PATRICK
Live Streaming
Replay available after event
PHDWIN V2 AND YOU ADVANCED TOPICS IN PHDWIN V2
Join Jonathan Smith, the Project Manager for the PHDwin 2.11 release, as he talks through some advanced topics in PHDwin V2! Jonathan will also be making a new announcement regarding PHDwin V2 that every user will want to see!
Jonathan Will Cover
- How to Optimize System Settings in PHDwin V2
- Explaining "Last Year Effect" in PHDwin Reports
- Setting up Economic Sensitivities in PHDwin Models
- Report Shortcuts in V2 for Maximum Efficiency
- Case Error Check — V2's underused data-driven error check module
- Outfile Configuration and the path to the data warehouse
Who is this session for?
This session is designed for PHDwin V2 users who want to get more out of the software they already run every day.
2026 Session
Best suited for current PHDwin V2 users and reporting-focused teams.
SEPTEMBER 16
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (CT)
50-60 Minutes
Solo Presentation
Live Streaming
Replay available after event
THE BIG QUESTION OF AI
What is PHDwin doing with AI?” Jonathan Smith gets that question every week, and this session is his answer.
He covers where AI genuinely helps oil and gas work, where it falls short, and why the deterministic order of operations that reserves work depends on sits awkwardly with non-deterministic tools. He closes on how PHDwin is built for the AI era: air-gapped development, encrypted PHZ files, password-protected outputs, and the Developer Program tools that let companies drive their own data with whatever technology they choose.
Jonathan Will Cover
- The opportunities of AI in forecasting and economic projections
- Can AI replace the petroleum technician?
- Deterministic vs non-deterministic — why order of operations matters
- AI-discovered software vulnerabilities and the new security reality
- The power of the air gap — how PHDwin protects user data
- PHDwin as an AI-ready data warehouse: Pulse, APIs, PHDwinOUT, V3Connect
Who is this session for?
This session is for anyone weighing what AI means for their reserves data — engineers, IT teams, and decision makers alike.
2026 Session
Best suited for teams evaluating AI in their reserves and data workflows.
SEPTEMBER 17
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM (CT)
30 Minutes
Solo Presentation
Live Streaming
Replay available after event
Jonathan Smith
Director of Sales, PHDwin Week Executive Producer
Jonathan has been with TRC for more than 14 years, serving as Director of Sales, Manager of the Developer Program, and the driving force behind PHDwin Week. With extensive experience helping PHDwin users streamline their workflows, he is passionate about delivering practical solutions and improving the customer experience. Outside of work, Jonathan enjoys camping with his son and exploring the world of cryptocurrencies.
Career Timeline
2019 – PRESENT
SALES DIRECTOR
TRC Consultants, LC
Mar 2013 - Present
Sales Representative
TRC Consultants, LC
Jun 2007 - Aug 2012
Office Manager
Eyes of Texas Clinic
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
Graduate Assistant
University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Licenses & certifications
Extract, Transform and Load Data in Power BI
Microsoft · Issued Mar 2025
Core Expertise
PHDwin Background
With over 14 years at TRC, he focuses on helping clients build efficient PHDwin workflows.
PHDwin Week History
A presenter at every PHDwin Week, he has shared practical knowledge with the PHDwin community year after year.
PHDwin Expertise
Jonathan Smith is the world's expert in Power Tools file conversions and has helped many clients transition to PHDwin V3.
SERVICES & SUPPORT
PHDWIN SUBSCRIPTIONS
Flexible access to PHDwin V3 with all the latest features and updates. Ideal for new users and growing teams.
PHDWIN TRAINING
Hands-on training built around your workflows and skill level. Learn not just how PHDwin works, but why.
POWER TOOLS CONVERSIONS
Smooth, expert-led file conversion from Power Tools to PHDwin V3. Keep your data, start fast.
FEATURED VIDEO
PHDwin
A Deep Dive into PHDwin Scenarios and Data Handling