Based in Auckland, New Zealand, Aquafortus is a pioneer in solvent-based desalination technology consisting of:​ Chemistry team with 7 PhD's focused on solvent and process R&D; and​ Membrane research team with 1 PhD; and​ Engineering team supporting small scale plant that tests ideas coming out of the lab in large-scale experiments.​ Aquafortus holds 6 patent families that protect its proprietary chemicals and process​. Aquafortus works closely with upstream O&G and water midstream companies, as well as mineral extraction and mining tailings reclamation in South America, and industrial applications in the US​.

Operational and P&L ownership of midstream businessMidstream P&L Leadership while Supporting Energy Development: Operating the sustainable management of produced water through reuse, recycling, and disposal, we are committed to protecting our most valuable natural resource: Water. Pioneering the commitment to reduce the Energy industry's water and carbon footprint. Operational Digitization: Increasing visibility to operational, financial, and facility data by designing and implementing interactive data visualization software and providing analytical correlations. Implemented Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) standardization across the fleet of assets.Segment Growth/Achievements: Negotiated multi-year contracts to substantiate growth in markets across multiple revenue streams. Bridging relationships with key customers and competitors to create valuable relationships and stable cash flow.

Establishing and Leading Engineering team to support new project development, Digital Transformation and Business Process development for the EnterpriseDriving the Digital Transformation: Developed and Led Operational Technology Team for the business including, Database design and implementation, PLC/SCADA development, and remote command and control center.Designed and Commissioned Produced Water Pipelines: Development across Private and Public Lands – Development included 145 miles of pipeline infrastructure, 250+ miles of right of way development and design. I led the ROW and application development on all Lands, Engineering Design, Vendor selection, Construction and deployment for all pipeline projects.Business Standardization: Developed and implemented engineering specifications and business process’; construction specifications for pipeline design and installation, saltwater disposal system design, business operational database architecture, and general business process documentation.Implemented GIS platform – Led business initiative to build robust, data driven mapping tools to build infrastructure, track deployed assets, and drive Business Development. This development incorporated ArcGIS SDE remote server design and build, WebMap deployment and staff training.

Leading North America Sales for Artificial Lift Product-lines 130+ Sales Professionals that deliver $1.0+ B in Revenue to the Enterprise by driving Commercial Intensity Integrated Sales teams: As GE Oil & Gas and Baker Hughes merged Artificial Lift products across the world, I led the North America Sales staff through the integration while maintaining strong customer relationships, financial growth and stable long-term contracts. Achieving double digit revenue growth in all FY’sManufacturing Globalization: Led adoption of international supplied products within the Artificial Lift business to provide reliable and competitive products to the North America oil and gas Producers. Managed Product Pipelines: Planned and Directed Artificial Lift Product Centers inventory plans, manufacturing schedule, regional inventory and opportunity pipeline.

Guiding 3 Regional Product-lines across 6 states in 15 facilities and encompassing 330+ individuals that deliver $130+ MM in Revenue – ESP, Pressure Control and Rodlift SystemsOutstanding Regional Growth: Developed a P&L that generates double digit growth quarter over quarter through Q2 by strong sales relationships, strict cost controls and efficient operationsBringing ESP to the Bakken: Charged with the introduction of GE’s ESP product to the market by opening a new facility in Williston, ND. Developing a solutions based culture: We provide partnerships that will drive smart business decisions, longer run-life, predicted interventions, and a new era of big data that only BHGE can provide. Leading the market in full RLS sales, Well-life cycle proposals, and intelligent operations.

GE Oil and Gas Artificial Lift is an industry leader in artificial lift in the oil and gas industry. Surface Pumping Systems (SPS) are muilt-stage centrifugal pumping systems used for enhanced oil recovery techniques, oil transfer, process plants, and water disposal. As the North America Sales Leader for the SPS product line, I am directly responsible for showing our customers the value that GE can provide by employing multi-stage centrifugals in their application through a team of sales professionals. This entails introducing customers to the products and services that GE can provide, support SPS based applications activity for the NA, and technical assistance to Field Service personnel. We support a diverse customer across the country; Oil and Gas operators, Commercial Disposal operators, Engineering Firms, and Municipalities. Each provide uniquely different challenges that we must engage several GE affiliates to provide a complete solution to our customer base.

Key Results:• Leveraged complete packaged facilities to gain business with several large commercial disposal operators. These partnerships gave GE increased visibility through public media as a leader in the SWD market. • Presented to industry through conferences and Lunch and Learns hosted by API and SPE. Continually educating our customers on the value that multi-stage centrifugals can bring to their current operations. • Created synergies between GE Artificial Lift and many other GE affiliates to develop unique, complete solutions for my customer base. Bringing new technologies to the Oil and Gas market that our competitors do not poses.

As an Account Manager for the SPS product line, I am directly responsible for sales related activities and customer support functions in the Denver Metro Area. This includes generating quote oppertunites, managing orders, developing lasting relationships after the sale.

As the Regional Operations/Account Manager for the HPump product line, I was directly responsible all sales of the HPump product line in the Rocky Mountain Region. This entails introducing to the HPump PL, support all applications activity, technical assistance to Field Service personnel, and product line guidance for USLand management. Key Results:• Increased sales in the Rockies by 20% in 2010.• Trained current Account Managers on recognizing Surface pumping opportunities, applications and quoting. • Developed training for Field Service Personnel to ensure the best service possible to our customers. • The increased focus on the product line has developed BHI as a world class provider in surface pumping systems.• Lead a team of HPump product line Champions to develop effective strategies, sale opportunities, and product needs for USLand.

As a Product Engineer, I am responsible for the entire lifecycle of an HPump System. My role entails quoting and designing new systems configurations, designing new products and troubleshooting system problems once installed. All the while maintaining a strong focus on the customer’s needs to ensure a reliable surface pumping system throughout the entire life cycle. Key Results:• Managed the accurate and timely processing of system designs for a global product line. Served as lead design engineer over a group of 3-4 product engineers. • Supported regional personal in the role of product line expert to assist during quotation, design, and field service support. This entailed a global support role to the regional service centers, training account managers and field service technicians on the application, operation, and troubleshooting of HPump systems.• Customer support role from in-house customer training, system design presentation and general information about the HPump product line.• Developed expertise in vibration analysis to detect root-cause failures. Through the use of ODS and modal analysis to successfully detected and corrected system failures due to vibration issues. • Presented “The Use of Operational Deflection Shapes to Diagnose Vibration Problems” at the 2009 Baker Hughes International Technology Forum, Houston, Texas. • Developed training material and technical bulletins to diagnose system failures, field service troubleshooting techniques, system service and installation.• Designed Baker Hughes Centrilift’s first CO2 injection system; A trailer mounted multi-stage centrifugal pump capable of producing 4500 psi discharge pressure for miscible oil recovery. Design included pressure boundary components, sealing system, and trailer design.