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Michael Zaldivar

CEO & President

PhD

Michael Zaldivar has worked in flow assurance and real-time flow assurance systems since 2002. In 2013, he represented BP as a flow assurance expert in federal court during the Quantification phase of the Macondo trial. He has led the development of several commercial software products and focuses on user experience and UI design.

Prasanna Parthasarathy

Chief Technology Officer

Prasanna Parthasarathy has over fifteen years of experience in flow assurance and a deep understanding of simulation models. Throughout his career, he has served in numerous technical functions, from modeling engineer to R&D manager, and has managed many large custom software projects. He manages technology development and specializes in software architecture and algorithm design.

Trent Brown

VP, Engineering

PhD

Trent Brown is a specialist in thermodynamic modeling, multiphase hydraulics, and transient process modeling. In addition to his technical expertise, he has co-founded and successfully exited two businesses, developing technical solutions that balance accuracy and efficiency.

Vicki Niesen

VP, Projects

PhD

Vicki Niesen has managed several hydraulic consulting groups and numerous joint industry projects (JIPs) over a 30-year career. Her experience includes managing competitive FEED studies for LNG subsea and electrically heat-traced pipelines, and she recently served as engineering manager for a major subsea pipeline project. She has also co-founded and successfully exited two businesses.

Drew Lafleur

Chief Operating Officer

Drew Lafleur has 20 years of industry experience, ranging from engineering and digital transformation leadership at a Fortune 500 operator to serving as CEO of a private software developer. He specializes in operations management, change management, technology assessment, and commercial strategy.

Stephanos Zunez

Solutions Engineer & Business Development Manager

Stephanos Zunez has worked in the oil and gas industry since 2003 across five continents in roles ranging from drilling operations to conceptual field design. In his role as Business Development Manager, he aligns technical problems with software and engineering solutions to add value for customers.