President, Sf Diamond Usa
SF Diamond (SFD) is a high-tech enterprise that specializes in the manufacture of Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) and related products.
Jan 2024 - Sep 2024
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Experienced Energy Industry Professional | Open to New Opportunities | Drill Bit Specialist | 30+ Years Enhancing Product Performance and Driving Customer-Focused Solutions
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Experienced Energy Industry Professional | Open to New Opportunities | Drill Bit Specialist | 30+ Years Enhancing Product Performance and Driving Customer-Focused Solutions
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Spring, Texas, United States
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Robert Ford is listed as Experienced Energy Industry Professional | Open to New Opportunities | Drill Bit Specialist | 30+ Years Enhancing Product Performance and Driving Customer-Focused Solutions based in Spring, Texas, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Robert Ford.
Robert Ford previously worked as President, SF Diamond USA at Sf Diamond Co., Ltd. and Application SME Drill Bits at Schlumberger. Robert Ford holds Bsc., Geology from The University Of Sheffield.
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About Robert Ford
My core competencies are in delivering solutions that meet the customer needs and goals, managing product development and performance, and introducing new technologies to the market. I have extensive experience in product management, with roles in both roller cone and fixed cutter products, and I am an Application Subject Matter Expert for drill bits. My mission is to provide innovative and reliable products and services that enhance the drilling efficiency and performance of our customers.
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Robert Ford work experience
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Application Sme Drill Bits
Application Subject Matter Expert based at the Customer Performance Center (CPC). Focused on fixed cutter and roller cone customer needs, product development and performance.
May 2016 - Jan 2024
Product Champion - Rolling Pdc Cutters
My role of Product Champion is to support the commercial launch and market introduction of an exciting and unique cutter technology for PDC drill bits; my current focus is on "ONYX 360 Rolling PDC Cutter". I actively network across multiple disciplines and functions to ensure the successful deployment of this new technology in our products. With ONYX 360 I.
Jun 2013 - May 2016
Product Commercialization Manager, Smith Bits
A new role in the Marketing & Technology group of Smith Bits. To transition the technology portfolio from Engineering and R&D into a fully commercial package for sales and operations. Work with Marketing and Communication groups to develop the necessary materials for a successful and profitable new product/technology introduction to the market.
Aug 2010 - Jun 2013
Sr. Director Engineering - Product Management - Smith Bits
Smith International
Product Manager for Drill Bits (Fixed Cutter and Roller Cone Bits)
Jan 2009 - Aug 2010
Product Manager - Fixed Cutter Bits - Smith Bits
Smith International
Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
Product Manager - Roller Cone Bits - Smith Bits
Smith International
Jan 2003 - Jan 2007
Training Manager - Smith Bits
Smith International
Develop training materials for Engineering and Sales on Drill Bits; initiated new Engineer-inTraining (EIT) program for field engineers
Jan 1998 - Jan 2003
Senior Field Engineer
Smith International
Various positions in Field Engineering in Aberdeen.
Oct 1991 - Dec 1997
Surface Data Logger
Started oilfield career as Mud Logger, working offshore North Sea, UK sector
Oct 1990 - Oct 1991
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Robert Ford education
Bsc., Geology
The University Of Sheffield
Education record
Earlham High School, Norwich, Uk
Education record
Hobart High School, Loddon, Uk
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Robert Ford is listed as Experienced Energy Industry Professional | Open to New Opportunities | Drill Bit Specialist | 30+ Years Enhancing Product Performance and Driving Customer-Focused Solutions.
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Robert Ford is based in Spring, Texas, United States.
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Robert Ford has worked for Sf Diamond Co., Ltd., Schlumberger, Smith International, and Halliburton.
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Robert Ford holds Bsc., Geology from The University Of Sheffield.
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