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Michael Pickering

Investor

Scout at Chevron Technology Ventures

Houston, Texas

Writes $25K – $100K checks · typically $50K

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About

Michael Pickering is a Forward Deployed Engineer at Quartermaster AI and founder of Gco Tech. He spent four years as a core member of Chevron's Robotics and UAS team, developing drone technology for confined space inspections and digital twin applications, and has founded two startups focused on collaborative robotics for workplace safety. He holds an MIT Master's degree in geomechanics and reservoir simulation, maintains FAA Part 107 Commercial UAS certification, and has experience in corporate venture capital scouting and cross-functional project management across digital and hardware solutions.

Experience

  1. Quartermaster AIForward Deployed Engineercurrent2026 — present
  2. Gco TechFoundercurrent2025 — presentAllen, TX
  3. Discov.ioFounder and CEOcurrent2024 — presentTexas, United States
  4. ChevronChevron Technology Ventures (CTV) Digital Technology Scout2020 — 2024Houston, Texas, United States
  5. ChevronPetroleum Engineer, Gas Lift COE2018 — 2020Midland, Texas
  6. ChevronEunice, NM Production Engineer2016 — 2017Midland, Texas
  7. ChevronProduction Engineer2014 — 2016Houston, TX
  8. ChevronProduction Engineer2012 — 2014Bakersfield, California Area
  9. El PasoReservoir Engineering and Evaluations Intern2011Houston, Texas Area
  10. El PasoField Intern2010
  11. ANKOR Energy LLCField Intern2009Gulf of Mexico, SP-60 and MC-21, offshore LA

Skills & more

Enterprise SoftwareTodoistMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Office2Python (Programming Language)Microsoft ExcelInternet of Things (IoT)Marine OperationsOil and Gas ExplorationInvestment Strategies2Artificial Intelligence (AI)Start-ups1
+12 moreFinancial AnalysisPhysical DesignMechanical EngineeringHardware DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsComputer-Aided Design (CAD)Geothermal Heating & CoolingStartup DevelopmentRoboticsEngineeringInnovation ConsultingSustainability

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Colleagues at Chevron Technology Ventures

Brahim Ghrissi
Scout at Chevron Technology Ventures
Edem Dzakpasu
Principal at Chevron Technology Ventures
JB Clavaud
Investor at Chevron Technology Ventures
Jerry Lomax
Vice President at Chevron Technology Ventures
Jim Gable
President at Chevron Technology Ventures
Karl Allen
Principal at Chevron Technology Ventures
Kathryn Underhill
Scout at Chevron Technology Ventures
Kemal Anbarci
Vice President and Managing Executive at Chevron Technology Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Pickering?
Michael Pickering is a Forward Deployed Engineer at Quartermaster AI and founder of Gco Tech. He spent four years as a core member of Chevron's Robotics and UAS team, developing drone technology for confined space inspections and digital twin applications, and has founded two startups focused on collaborative robotics for workplace safety. He holds an MIT Master's degree in geomechanics and reservoir simulation, maintains FAA Part 107 Commercial UAS certification, and has experience in corporate venture capital scouting and cross-functional project management across digital and hardware solutions.
Where does Michael Pickering work?
Michael Pickering is Scout at Chevron Technology Ventures.
What check size does Michael Pickering write?
Michael Pickering typically writes checks of $25K – $100K.
Where did Michael Pickering go to school?
Michael Pickering studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Fellow, M.S. in Engineering and Management (SDM)); MIT Sloan School of Management (Fellow, M.S. in Engineering and Management (SDM)); Texas A&M University (Bachelor of Science - BS, Petroleum Engineering).

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