Executive Vice President, Acteon Group

• Apr 2022 - Present

Heading the Data and Robotics Division, at Acteon Group and member of Executive Leadership Team.

Managing Director Acteon GeoServices Segment

• Feb 2022 - Apr 2022

Supporting the energy transition through renewables for sustainable growth

Chairman - Board Of Directors

• Feb 2019 - Present

The TCC partners across all industries, space, energy, healthcare to identify systemic issues and form partnerships to provide resources and solutions. The TCC is a platform to analyze, de-risk and solve technology problems through meaningful collaboration. Various programs and services provided by the TCC are structured so as to provide fast, low-cost and effective solutions to organizations and individuals for their technically challenging problems. The TCC partners across all industries, space, energy, healthcare to identify systemic issues and form partnerships to provide resources and solutions. The TCC is a platform to analyze, de-risk and solve technology problems through meaningful collaboration. Various programs and services provided by the TCC are structured so as to provide fast, low-cost and effective solutions to organizations and individuals for their technically challenging problems.

Head - Robotics, Automation, Sustainability

• Apr 2021 - Feb 2022

In this position I intend to set and execute the Robotics strategy working with this incredeble team with the following vision: - To take Space Robotics to the next level - Humans and Robots successful co-existence in Space for a better sustainable life in Space and on Earth! In doing so, I look forward to capitalising on the lessons learnt and practical experiences from the energy industry. A lot of the opportunities in Ocean and Deep Ocean are no different than in Space and Deep Space. Exciting times. Show less

Managing Director - Robotics Services

• Sep 2016 - Mar 2019

Managing the worldwide business, set, lead and execute the technology vision of the organization with focus on unmanned, autonomous and robotics systems. Liquid Robotics Oil and Gas, previously a joint venture between Liquid Robotics and Schlumberger, became wholly owned by Schlumberger on August 29, 2016, and has been renamed Schlumberger Robotics Services. Managing the worldwide business, set, lead and execute the technology vision of the organization with focus on unmanned, autonomous and robotics systems. Liquid Robotics Oil and Gas, previously a joint venture between Liquid Robotics and Schlumberger, became wholly owned by Schlumberger on August 29, 2016, and has been renamed Schlumberger Robotics Services.

Managing Director

• Feb 2015 - Aug 2016

I managed the start up Joint Venture between two very exciting and diverse organizations, one a California based start-up company with a very neat platform and the other one of the largest global Oilfield Services company;with a common goal, setting its vision and leading a team to execute it. I managed the start up Joint Venture between two very exciting and diverse organizations, one a California based start-up company with a very neat platform and the other one of the largest global Oilfield Services company;with a common goal, setting its vision and leading a team to execute it.

Vice President - Operations & Technology

• Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

Seconded into and one of the founding members of a Joint Venture named Liquid Robotics Oil and Gas between Schlumberger and Liquid Robotics Inc. In this position I manage the day to day business both strategic as well as tactical. We ensure the team follows on the vision and ensuing growth of the organisation. Seconded into and one of the founding members of a Joint Venture named Liquid Robotics Oil and Gas between Schlumberger and Liquid Robotics Inc. In this position I manage the day to day business both strategic as well as tactical. We ensure the team follows on the vision and ensuing growth of the organisation.

Vice President - Corporate Planning and Supply Chain - WesternGeco

• Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

Build a long term personnel, asset and business plan to better manage the cyclical nature of the Oil and Gas business.

Vice President - Service Quality - WesternGeco

• Oct 2008 - Dec 2009

Surface seismic business. Promote, demonstrate and practice the Excellence in Execution concept and philosophy. It is all about getting it right the first time.....every time.

Director - EPRN - an Industry Recruiting Human Resources Start up Venture

• May 2005 - Sep 2008

Start-up within Schlumberger called Experienced Professionals Recruiting Network (EPRN). Identify gaps in skill sets in the organization and fill them by personnel expertise with matching criteria. After 3 years (2005-2008) EPRN was successfully merged within mainline recruiting organization in Schlumberger.

Vice President and General Manager

• Jan 2003 - May 2005

Take the Completions business to a position of leadership in technology and service execution.

Business Development Manager

• May 2001 - Dec 2002

Lead the Testing and Completions business by introducing differentiating technology delivering the solutions to our clients help them manage their challenges.

General Manager

• Mar 1998 - May 2001

Responsible for leading our business in Mumbai for all Schlumberger business lines. Deliver service quality with excellence in execution.

District Manager

• May 1997 - Mar 1998

District Manager, Wireline Services, Bombay is considered one of the most important positions within Schlumberger. With this position come its own challenges and important experiences. Beyond the usual business update both tactical and strategic an important landmark for me was the set up of a continuous technology relationship with the Earth Sciences Department (ESD) at IIT Bombay.

Product Champion

• May 1995 - Apr 1997

Led the development and technology and business introduction of a revolutionary "disposable" Measurement while Drilling technology

Technical and HSE Manager

• Dec 1991 - Apr 1995

Operations Manager

• May 1990 - Nov 1991

Field Service Manager

• May 1989 - Apr 1990

Country Manager

• May 1988 - Apr 1989

General Field Engineer

• Jan 1987 - Apr 1988

Senior Field Engineer

• May 1986 - Dec 1986

Field Engineer

• Dec 1983 - Apr 1986

Junior Field Engineer

• Jun 1982 - Nov 1983

As a Junior Field Engineer (JFE) my primary responsibilities included to learn and execute the operational principles I had learnt from my mentor and coach. This was the foundation of my career within Schlumberger, foundation on ethics, compliance, service quality attitude and respect for the industry.

Trainee

• Apr 1982 - Jun 1982

Pre-School Trainee

• Mar 1982 - Apr 1982

Straight out of university, pretty much, to join one of the best known Service companies as member of the international staff. Assigned to Baghdad operations location to get a good understanding of what a career in this business and technology would be like. The experience was also about adapting to the O&G culture and way of living.