Sufyaan has built management systems and environmental monitoring solutions for a variety of industries, including energy and security. He is a certified project manager (PMI) and an active member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI), which supports the advancement of information and communications technology. Sufyaan earned a Bachelor of Engineering in electronics and instrumentation from Birla Institute of Technology & Science and a Master of Science in electrical engineering from George Mason University.
Mohammed was one of the founding members of the Digital Transformation Project Management office at Saudi Aramco, which oversees the key business initiatives under the company’s 4th Industrial Revolution program. A 20-year veteran of the IT industry, Mohammed started as a software developer delivering applications in knowledge management and systems integration. He earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science from Tulane University and his MBA from Strathclyde University.
Abe Shasha is based in Houston, Texas, and serves as principal of Abe Shasha Consulting and Idea Venture Partners. He has spent the bulk of his career leading teams in the sale and deployment of software for process industries, including pulp and paper, chemical, and upstream and downstream oil and gas.
Mr. Shasha’s previous experience includes time at Honeywell, where he led the development of a worldwide sales team for advanced software. Under his leadership, Honeywell’s advanced software business grew from US $50M to over $300M with offices worldwide and a global client base.
Prior to Honeywell, Mr. Shasha led AspenTech in developing new business for engineering, procurement, and construction. While with AspenTech, he developed senior contacts in oil and gas and chemicals and supported their operations through the development of critical technology and services to improve operational effectiveness.
Mr. Shasha is also a founding partner in Energy Water Solutions, which treats water produced in oil and gas operations to generate byproducts including fresh water, brine, and heavy metals for clients both inside and outside the oil and gas industry. Energy Water Solutions has funded several plants in the US, Latin America, and Australia.
Mr. Shasha holds a Bachelor of Arts with dual concentrations in Economics and Computer Science from the University of Waterloo in Canada. He also holds a Business Degree from Wilfred Laurier University in Canada.
Lane Sloan is a 30-year veteran of the oil and gas industry and comes from a long and distinguished career with Shell Oil. During his tenure, Mr. Sloan was a member of Shell’s senior management, and served at various times as general manager of products for finance, vice president of corporate planning, chief financial officer and VP Business Services, regional coordinator for Far East, director of East Zone Oil Products, and president of Shell Chemical Company.
After leaving Shell, Mr. Sloan joined SAIC, an IT and engineering consultancy headquartered in San Diego, California, as executive vice president in charge of energy activities. He was subsequently named CEO of SAIC’s joint venture with Halliburton in Grand Basin.
Mr. Sloan later became an executive professor at the University of Houston, where he taught leadership, corporate strategy, and energy courses. He also served as executive director of University of Houston’s Global Energy Management Institute. Today, he is a Silver Fox Advisor and president of Sloan Consulting Services, where he mentors entrepreneurial CEOs.
Mr. Sloan has a bachelor’s Degree in Business and a Master’s in Management Science, both from the University of Colorado. He also has a Master’s in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston. He has co-authored Terra Incognita: A Navigation Aid for Energy Leaders and authored Develop a Leadership Plan: Become a Great Leader.
An innovative, multilingual CEO with over 25 years’ experience leading organizations by providing exceptional business transformation services and cutting-edge solutions. Ability to create and establish robust strategic direction. Trusted advisor to partners in multinational corporations in petroleum and natural gas, chemical manufacturing, power and utility, and water and wastewater treatment industries. Proven leader with the ability to drive strategic short and long-term plans, shifting priorities, and delivering compelling collaboration skills that foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Influential in nature, with excellent presentation and communication skills.
