Cesar Almazan
Lab Metallurgical Specialist
Cesar has half a decade of experience working in RD and metallurgical labs across Houston. He is currently pursuing a degree in Engineering and Material Science.
Phone: 281.870.8455
Sampath Bukkaraju, P.E.
Engineering Manager | Viking Digital Services
Sampath Bukkaraju is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas with over 16 years of experience in the management and execution of deep water, shallow water and onshore projects in GoM, Permian, South Texas, West Africa, Caribbean Waters and Offshore Brazil.
John Hillier, P.E.
Well Engineering Advisor
Professional Engineer with over 40 years of industry experience. Employers have included Exxon (2 yrs), UPRC (11 yrs), Sonat E&P (5 yrs), Devon (10 yrs) and VIKING (12 yrs). Work has been primarily related to drilling and production operations and has included assignments in both domestic and international work locations with positions ranging from staff engineer, supervisor, drilling superintendent, and drilling manager.
Phone: 281.870.8455
Bruce Gordon
Engineering Manager | Materials, Corrosion & Integrity
Bruce is a chemical and materials engineering specialist with over 40 years in the energy industry. He has worked for Shell Development and Shell Offshore in the materials and corrosion specialty and has spent the last 25 years working as a project and process consultant for both onshore and offshore developments ranging in size from a single well or vessel upgrades to many of the biggest offshore projects in the world.
Phone: 281.870.8455
Neil Burns
Failure Investigation Manager
Neil is a metallurgist with over 25 years of practical experience conducting failure analyses, materials assessment, and corrosion testing on a broad range of industrial and commercial equipment and components.
Phone: 281.870.8455
Peter Leaf
Discipline Lead – Protective Coatings
Peter Leaf has over 25 years of experience in construction and engineering, serving clients on a variety of projects ranging from the development of specifications to materials and corrosion technical assurance through all phases of major capital projects.
Phone: 281.870.8455
Peter Erpelding, P.E.
Independent Subject Matter Expert
Peter is a consulting engineer for Viking Engineering and specializes in mechanical and thermal analysis of drilling and completion equipment. Mr. Erpelding is heavily involved in engineering projects involving deep water, high pressure, high temperature, and highly corrosive reservoirs.
Phone: 281.870.8455