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Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas, United States

- Spearheaded NPIs from Ideation to Commercialization, consistently meeting key success targets.- Utilized data-driven analytics to pioneer the next generation of products, achieving short- and long-term solutions and profitability goals.- Implemented continuous incremental improvements through rigorous value generation testing.-Achieved cost reductions via introduction of new products and alternative chemistries from external vendors.-Led initiatives to enter new markets, identifying solutions within established product lines.-Conducted patent searches, competitive research, and literature reviews to drive innovation.-Played a pivotal role in the Renewable market, focusing on phase separation pretreatment, fouling, and finished products.-Collaborated with external technical experts to enhance relationships and deliver expert technical insights.-Leveraged programming skills (Python) to streamline data analysis, facilitating structural-function analysis of raw materials and products.-Elevated customer-facing reports by incorporating cost-based analysis to provide the best available product recommendations.-Filled technical gaps within NPIs and regional projects, ensuring comprehensive project success.-Developed brine quality test method for emulsion resolution and solid removal.-Pioneered global harmonization of test methods, reporting, and products for Phase Separation, driving continuous enhancements across regions (NAM, EMEA, APAC).-Conducted field technical audits of Veolia HPI programs, providing critical insights.-Offered direct coaching to the commercial team on chemical and operational best practices.-Identified improvement opportunities for overall programs based on deep product development experience.-Collaborated with Sales to deliver top-tier technical expertise to external customers.-Gathered VOC data to validate research direction and guide ideation.

Houston, Texas Area

*SUEZ - Water Technologies and Solutions was acquired by Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions.-Managed product development lifecycle to enhance margins and market share.-Provided expert technical support to customers and sales teams, fostering customer relationships.-Collaborated directly with customers to address on-location needs -Presented product applications and best practices to internal and external audiences as needed.-Demonstrated proficiency in industry-standard ASTM test methods and global market trends.-Led HPI No Harm testing for finished fuel additives globally, ensuring compliance and safety.-Oversaw pipeline registration technical expertise and data management, leading to effective product integration.-Partnered with commercial teams to optimize cost-to-treat products and liaised with technical counterparts for data-driven insights.-Spearheaded cost reduction initiatives and substitute/alternative chemistry exploration.-Served as the focal point for renewables pretreatment, FPA, and fouling discussions.-Collaborated with vendors on joint development programs, enhancing portfolio robustness and cost-effectiveness.

Houston, Texas, United States

*GE Water & Process Technologies was acquired by SUEZ - Water Technologies and Solutions.-Specialized in deposit and foulant control for opportunity crudes.-Played a key role in the development of high-temperature furnace antifoulant NPI for tight oils, achieving substantial performance improvements.-Significantly increased market share of fouling applications in the refinery sector (APAC).-Contributed to global standardization of fouling test methods for WTS.-Developed Python tools to analyze historical fouling data, identifying trends for enhanced operational efficiency.

The Woodlands, Texas, United States

*GE Water & Process Technologies was acquired by SUEZ - Water Technologies and Solutions.-Proficient in field-deployable desalter simulators, providing expert insight into primary, reverse, and crude stability operations.-Offered on-site product testing and recommendations for effective desalter solutions.-Collaborated with field teams to optimize crude stability and process controls for improved desalting efficacy.-Developed innovative demulsifying chemistries to address changing crude oil market needs.-Contributed to the EBGEN3 project, developing oil and water separation aids for North America.-Standardized lab test method SOPs, enhancing reproducibility and reducing bias.