Experience

Seeta Resources

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Apr 1994 - Present

• President/Founder

  • Apr 1994 - Present

  I help Business Leaders and their teams accelerate their firms' revenue and margin growth by disrupting markets to their advantage. I have a >30 Year Track Record of successes in various industries, from High-Tech to No-Tech, in the Oil & Gas, Engineering, Manufacturing, Software, Technology and Services Industries. I taught in the MBA program at the Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University. It's a course on commercializing technologies in the Oil & Gas industry. I… Show more I help Business Leaders and their teams accelerate their firms' revenue and margin growth by disrupting markets to their advantage. I have a >30 Year Track Record of successes in various industries, from High-Tech to No-Tech, in the Oil & Gas, Engineering, Manufacturing, Software, Technology and Services Industries. I taught in the MBA program at the Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University. It's a course on commercializing technologies in the Oil & Gas industry. I mentor start-ups in the Greater Houston area. Startups value my networks and my Go-to-Market and Pricing skills. I speak often at conferences and conduct workshops. My topics revolve around "Go-to-Market Strategies", "Value Pricing", and "7 First Steps to Accelerate Revenue & Margin Growth". I was the Program Chair for the recent IIT 2013 Global Conference--94 world-class speakers over 70 hours for about 1600 attendees. Please visit www.seeta.com for more details. Thank you.


Xrathus, Inc.
• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Advisor

  • Mar 2021 - Present


Vistage Worldwide, Inc.

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vistage Chair

  • Sep 2018 - Jun 2020

  There’s a lot riding on CEOs' decisions. The Vistage Chief Executive (CE) Program is designed to help them make more effective decisions that lead to powerful results. At the core, a confidential advisory group of peers helps each CEO focus on what’s most critical. Led by an accomplished business leader (in this case, me), this unbiased group helps in solving problems and uncover opportunities. For more information about Vistage, visit www.vistage.com There’s a lot riding on CEOs' decisions. The Vistage Chief Executive (CE) Program is designed to help them make more effective decisions that lead to powerful results. At the core, a confidential advisory group of peers helps each CEO focus on what’s most critical. Led by an accomplished business leader (in this case, me), this unbiased group helps in solving problems and uncover opportunities. For more information about Vistage, visit www.vistage.com



Preng & Associates

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President

  • Jul 2007 - Aug 2008

  Preng & Associates is an accomplished, 28 year-old retained executive search firm specializing in meeting management leadership requirements of the global energy and natural resources industries. It has offices in Houston, London and Moscow. In February 2008, Business Week recognized the founder of the firm, David Preng, as one of the fifty most influential “headhunters” in the world. Managed global executive searches within the upstream oil & gas and oilfield services sectors of the… Show more Preng & Associates is an accomplished, 28 year-old retained executive search firm specializing in meeting management leadership requirements of the global energy and natural resources industries. It has offices in Houston, London and Moscow. In February 2008, Business Week recognized the founder of the firm, David Preng, as one of the fifty most influential “headhunters” in the world. Managed global executive searches within the upstream oil & gas and oilfield services sectors of the energy industry. In a short span, generated multi-million dollar contracts by acquiring four new clients for the firm, for searches across North America, Europe and Asia. Show less Preng & Associates is an accomplished, 28 year-old retained executive search firm specializing in meeting management leadership requirements of the global energy and natural resources industries. It has offices in Houston, London and Moscow. In February 2008, Business Week recognized the founder of the firm, David Preng, as one of the fifty most influential “headhunters” in the world. Managed global executive searches within the upstream oil & gas and oilfield services sectors of the… Show more Preng & Associates is an accomplished, 28 year-old retained executive search firm specializing in meeting management leadership requirements of the global energy and natural resources industries. It has offices in Houston, London and Moscow. In February 2008, Business Week recognized the founder of the firm, David Preng, as one of the fifty most influential “headhunters” in the world. Managed global executive searches within the upstream oil & gas and oilfield services sectors of the energy industry. In a short span, generated multi-million dollar contracts by acquiring four new clients for the firm, for searches across North America, Europe and Asia. Show less



PointCross, Inc.

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President/COO

  • Apr 2000 - Jul 2002

  30 people technology start-up, focused on improving project management process efficiencies in the Oil & Gas Industry, with operations in Houston, California and Bangalore, India. Responsible for P/L, securing customers, delivery of solutions, and fund raising. Major Accomplishments: • Grew revenues from $0 to $1 Million per year run-rate in 1 year by selling and securing revenue customers such as Royal Dutch/Shell, BP, Total, Marathon, Halliburton, and Continental Carbon • Secured… Show more 30 people technology start-up, focused on improving project management process efficiencies in the Oil & Gas Industry, with operations in Houston, California and Bangalore, India. Responsible for P/L, securing customers, delivery of solutions, and fund raising. Major Accomplishments: • Grew revenues from $0 to $1 Million per year run-rate in 1 year by selling and securing revenue customers such as Royal Dutch/Shell, BP, Total, Marathon, Halliburton, and Continental Carbon • Secured funding in excess of $2 Million during market downturn (dot com bust) Show less 30 people technology start-up, focused on improving project management process efficiencies in the Oil & Gas Industry, with operations in Houston, California and Bangalore, India. Responsible for P/L, securing customers, delivery of solutions, and fund raising. Major Accomplishments: • Grew revenues from $0 to $1 Million per year run-rate in 1 year by selling and securing revenue customers such as Royal Dutch/Shell, BP, Total, Marathon, Halliburton, and Continental Carbon • Secured… Show more 30 people technology start-up, focused on improving project management process efficiencies in the Oil & Gas Industry, with operations in Houston, California and Bangalore, India. Responsible for P/L, securing customers, delivery of solutions, and fund raising. Major Accomplishments: • Grew revenues from $0 to $1 Million per year run-rate in 1 year by selling and securing revenue customers such as Royal Dutch/Shell, BP, Total, Marathon, Halliburton, and Continental Carbon • Secured funding in excess of $2 Million during market downturn (dot com bust) Show less



Landmark Graphics

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Marketing

  • Jan 1990 - Dec 1992

  Promoted from Marketing Manager to VP position, when superior was promoted to President of the firm. Landmark was a pioneer in Computer-aided Exploration and Production software business, with a focus on 3D Seismic interpretation. The firm grew from about $15 Million to more than $100 Million during my tenure at the firm. Currently, it is a subsidiary of Halliburton with revenues estimated to be more than $800 Million. Responsibilities: Product management; pricing management;… Show more Promoted from Marketing Manager to VP position, when superior was promoted to President of the firm. Landmark was a pioneer in Computer-aided Exploration and Production software business, with a focus on 3D Seismic interpretation. The firm grew from about $15 Million to more than $100 Million during my tenure at the firm. Currently, it is a subsidiary of Halliburton with revenues estimated to be more than $800 Million. Responsibilities: Product management; pricing management; negotiations with customers and major technology vendors; special programs and projects to enhance revenue and margins; market forecasting; market research; transitioning products and services to acquired companies Show less Promoted from Marketing Manager to VP position, when superior was promoted to President of the firm. Landmark was a pioneer in Computer-aided Exploration and Production software business, with a focus on 3D Seismic interpretation. The firm grew from about $15 Million to more than $100 Million during my tenure at the firm. Currently, it is a subsidiary of Halliburton with revenues estimated to be more than $800 Million. Responsibilities: Product management; pricing management;… Show more Promoted from Marketing Manager to VP position, when superior was promoted to President of the firm. Landmark was a pioneer in Computer-aided Exploration and Production software business, with a focus on 3D Seismic interpretation. The firm grew from about $15 Million to more than $100 Million during my tenure at the firm. Currently, it is a subsidiary of Halliburton with revenues estimated to be more than $800 Million. Responsibilities: Product management; pricing management; negotiations with customers and major technology vendors; special programs and projects to enhance revenue and margins; market forecasting; market research; transitioning products and services to acquired companies Show less



Baker Hughes

• Norway
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, North American Operations

  • Jan 1987 - Dec 1989

  Reported to the Vice President, Production Automation. Prior position: Marketing Manager, Baker Service Tools. Responsible for sales and service for locations in North America. Introduced the Baker Hughes Workover Rig Count- it is now an accepted industry indicator for the oil & gas production industry Reported to the Vice President, Production Automation. Prior position: Marketing Manager, Baker Service Tools. Responsible for sales and service for locations in North America. Introduced the Baker Hughes Workover Rig Count- it is now an accepted industry indicator for the oil & gas production industry



Sperry Sun

• United States
• Renewables & Environment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Business Development - LWD/MWD

  • Sep 1983 - Oct 1986

  Prior positions: Marketing Manager, Senior Business Analyst. First Marketing and Business Development for Logging/Measurement-while-Drilling (LWD/MWD) product line at Sperry-Sun – currently a division of Halliburton with revenues of more than $ 2 Billion. Responsible for marketing, and product management of MWD and computerized Mud-Logging products and services, from conceptual inception to product launch. Other responsibilities included pricing, demand creation, and sales support. Also… Show more Prior positions: Marketing Manager, Senior Business Analyst. First Marketing and Business Development for Logging/Measurement-while-Drilling (LWD/MWD) product line at Sperry-Sun – currently a division of Halliburton with revenues of more than $ 2 Billion. Responsible for marketing, and product management of MWD and computerized Mud-Logging products and services, from conceptual inception to product launch. Other responsibilities included pricing, demand creation, and sales support. Also responsible for developing market forecasting tools for use in planning, capital requisitions, and for liaison with Wall Street analysts. Show less Prior positions: Marketing Manager, Senior Business Analyst. First Marketing and Business Development for Logging/Measurement-while-Drilling (LWD/MWD) product line at Sperry-Sun – currently a division of Halliburton with revenues of more than $ 2 Billion. Responsible for marketing, and product management of MWD and computerized Mud-Logging products and services, from conceptual inception to product launch. Other responsibilities included pricing, demand creation, and sales support. Also… Show more Prior positions: Marketing Manager, Senior Business Analyst. First Marketing and Business Development for Logging/Measurement-while-Drilling (LWD/MWD) product line at Sperry-Sun – currently a division of Halliburton with revenues of more than $ 2 Billion. Responsible for marketing, and product management of MWD and computerized Mud-Logging products and services, from conceptual inception to product launch. Other responsibilities included pricing, demand creation, and sales support. Also responsible for developing market forecasting tools for use in planning, capital requisitions, and for liaison with Wall Street analysts. Show less