Area Manager

Caspian Area Manager responsible for managing the sales and operations of SPS International in Baku. Area of operation currently includes Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.

Caspian Area Manager SPS International – March 2006 to Present
Have devised business plan with revised budget showing revenue increase through 2010. Operational and business activities are confidential, however key growth areas have been identified and capitalized.

Egypt & North Africa Area Manager SPS International – July 2004 to March 2006
Managed initial start-up, development and management of SPS Business in Egypt with two high profile international clients.
Campaign consisted of a 22 well offshore development. Exceeded budgeted revenue estimates significantly. Client was highly satisfied with performance of SPS and invited SPS to re-tender.
Negotiated contract for SPS WBA with international Operator to cover all Mediterranean operations.
Developed excellent working relationship between SPS and agent, as well as developing key relationships with operators and service companies, allowing SPS to expand its client base within Egypt with significant market share, effectively cornering the high profile completions market.

Schlumberger Artificial Lift (Phoenix) March 2001 – June 2004
Field Supervisor – Phoenix Oman – supervised 7 field engineers. Supported Phoenix Product Line Manager in field operations in relation to the installation and management of Phoenix Downhole MultiSensor equipment for PDO Oman.

Field Specialist (Oman)– analysis of PDO production data including recommendations for increasing production on all artificially lifted wells in the North Asset group (1000+/- wells). Received Client award for assistance in increasing production in Yibal field.
International Field Engineer (UK) – installation of Phoenix MultiSensor equipment in various countries including Indonesia, Yemen, UAE, Oman, UK.

SPS International – December 1999 – March 2001
Design Engineer reporting to Engineering Manager. Implemented AutoCAD system within SPS. Developed existing product range with technical improvements as well as implementation of new designs.

PES Petroleum Engineering Services – July 1997 - December 1999
Design Draughtsman, reporting to Senior Design Engineer. Responsible for creating and revising engineering drawing of existing and new product lines. Developed technical knowledge of slicking intervention equipment as well as high performance completion equipment and emerging ‘SMART’ technology.

1993 Harlaw Academy, Aberdeen, Scotland
4 Higher qualifications in English, Mathematics, Physics and German
1995 – 1997 Aberdeen College, Aberdeen, Scotland
HND Mechanical Engineering
1998 – 2000 Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen Scotland (Evening classes)
Design II, Plant, Instrumentation and Control II, Offshore Engineering