A Field-First Approach to Oil & Gas Operations
Porosity is a Field Automation Workflow Platform built to empower oil and gas operators to streamline compliance, maintenance, and emissions monitoring. Founded by petroleum engineers, Amazon AWS data savants, and EHS experts, we know firsthand the challenges you face in the field and the boardroom.
“We believe in putting people first—simplifying complex workflows, reducing errors, and ensuring compliance so Oil & Gas operators can focus on profitable growth.”
— Philip Richard, CEO Porosity
Built With the Field in Mind
Our entire team has worked alongside EHS managers, field techs, and sustainability directors to create software that fits real-world conditions.
Scalable & Modular
Start with LDAR or Maintenance modules and add more capabilities as you grow—without overhauling your existing tech stack.
Future-Ready
From advanced AI enhancements to real-time data integration, Porosity continuously adapts to new regulations and technologies so you stay ahead of the curve.
Leadership
Philip Richard, CEO
Philip Richard is the CEO of Porosity, bringing over 14 years of experience in oil and gas operations, business development, and customer operations. Previously, he served as Director of Business Development at Envana Software Solutions, driving market expansion and industry partnerships. Before that, he was Vice President of Customer Operations at LongPath Technologies, where he led customer engagement and service strategy. His background also includes hands-on technical expertise as a Production Engineer at a private equity-backed operator and a Senior Production Engineer at SM Energy.
Philip is known for his strategic leadership and ability to leverage data-driven insights to drive innovation in the energy sector. He holds an MBA from Indiana University and a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M.
Julian Herwitz, CTO
Julian Herwitz is the Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Porosity, bringing over 14 years of experience in software development. Before co-founding Porosity, he spent eight years at Amazon Web Services as a Senior Engineer, building software that supported companies like BP, John Deere, Netflix, and Apple, handling billions of requests and processing petabytes of telemetry data. Prior to that, he was a Staff Engineer at Virtru, where he led the design and implementation of secure data solutions.
Julian is known for his ability to bridge complex technical challenges with practical, scalable solutions. He holds dual B.A. degrees in Computer Science and Physics from the University of Rochester.