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President @Viv Solutions
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WORK HISTORY
President @Viv Solutions
Houston, TX, US
Develop and implement cutting-edge Vortex-Induced Vibration (VIV) suppression technologies.• Spearhead the enhancement of VIV mitigation techniques, leading to increased efficiency and cost savings.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deliver high-quality solutions to clients.
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT CHRISTOPHER WEST
Oil & Gas professional with 22+ years of proven effectiveness leading teams, delivering large-scale (USD $250M+) projects, and managing risks, interfaces, and stakeholders in complex international environments.Career began in vortex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression at Shell Global Solutions, with the first seven years focused on hydrodynamic modeling, suppression system development, fabrication, and offshore deployment.Subsequently, more than a decade in senior project and construction leadership roles with Shell International E&P, executing major offshore developments across deepwater portfolios and managing multidisciplinary engineering and installation programs. Experience strengthened commercial judgment, contract management capability, and the ability to align technical execution with business objectives.Hands-on engineer with more than 10 years of experience in fabrication yards and offshore environments. Analytical professional skilled in developing project plans and schedules, managing contracts and vendors, and optimizing construction costs. Recognized HSSE steward and leader.Currently leading VIV Solutions following acquisition, advancing suppression technologies including helical strakes, VortexVines, fairing systems, and wind structure solutions. Company work builds on the original technical development of modern VIV mitigation and continues to advance performance in offshore oil & gas and wind applications.Respected project leader with deep technical knowledge across engineering and construction disciplines and broad practical business experience. Recognized for a logic-driven approach and the ability to quickly identify key issues in complex situations through both broad and deep subject matter knowledge.
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