David Miess

About David Miess

As a leader in the energy sector, I leverage over 30 years of proven experience In strategic innovation, business development focused on revenue generation, international sales, and startup ventures. Additionally, I bring an attractive mix of leadership, business acumen and technical expertise. My knowledge in multiple technical spaces is validated by my high volume of patents involving topics on diamond/hard materials, carbon fiber composite machining, ceramic materials processing, harsh environment bearings and a variety of oil & gas drilling technologies among others. This diverse background enables me to provide expert advice and business guidance on how companies should strategically innovate, as well as where to focus their efforts to best counter the continual threat of commoditization. This innovation strategy guidance ensures a company to have the best chance of reliable, new and future revenue streams for its long term success and financial stability.Key Experience:• Manager of Technology Development: NOV, ReedHycalog• Intellectual Property Manager: NOV, ReedHycalog• Director of Business Development: Superior Industrial Technology• Vice President of Operations: XR Companies• Sales & Applications Manager: TTI Metals• Business Development Manager: USSynthetic/ ChampionX• Senior Account Manager: USSynthetic/ChampionX• Senior Sales Manager/Business Development: SLB / MegaDiamond• Research & Development Engineer: USSynthetic• Strategic Materials & Applications Engineer: HalliburtonAchievements:• Demonstrated P&L success for multi-million dollar accounts, managing value chain and associated KPIs.• Experience working with internationally including Europe and Russia.• Experience with lean management and continuous improvement at a Shingo Prize-winning company, driving performance, quality, and productivity.• Innovation: Inventor/co-inventor of approximately 95 patents to date, with more pending.• Valuable startup experience: I played a leadership role in the success of a startup venture for three years. It was an exciting opportunity to leverage my technical and innovation expertise providing game changing solutions to major companies.

Experience

1. Technology Development Manager

   NOV

   Apr 2025 — Present

   I provide technology development guidance with a focus on revenue growth and market impact. Additionally, I investigate and evaluate emerging technologies to identify new opportunities that could potentially bring competitive advantage as well as lay the groundwork for new revenue streams. I also promote strategic innovation to various groups within the organization as well as collaborating with key business partners to create future commercial solutions and increased value to both NOV and our customers.

Education

• Weber State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Electronic Engineering

• Brigham Young University - Idaho

  Associate of Science - AS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Skills

• Troubleshooting
• Account Management
• Oilfield
• 5s
• Sales Presentations
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• New Business Development
• Diamonds
• Carbide
• Technical Sales Presentations
• Technical Presentations
• Petroleum Engineering
• Energy
• Engineering
• Kaizen
• Customer Experience
• Iso9001 Auditor
• Dmaic
• Process Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Pdca
• International Project Management
• Six Sigma
• Lean Manufacturing
• Root Cause Analysis
• Product Customization
• Cutting Tools
• International Travel
• Public Speaking
• Business Development
• Fmea
• Continuous Improvement
• Drilling
• Drilling Engineering
• Value Stream Mapping
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
• International Sales
• Iso 9000