James MacLean

President & CEO @ Geoforce

About

Combining a cloud-based software platform with ruggedized GPS tracking devices and global satellite and cellular networks, Geoforce’s field asset management solutions bring control to often chaotic field operations. With over 2,000 customers tracking more than 250,000 assets in 90+ countries, the company operates the world’s largest network of connected field equipment within the Oil & Gas industry, and its solutions are used in many other field operations intensive industries, including agriculture, construction, mining, transportation, logistics, and rail. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Geoforce has R&D offices in Bozeman, Montana, sales and support offices in Houston, Texas, Denver, Colorado, Arroyo Grande, California, Macae, Brazil, Calgary, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, and sales and service professionals in West Texas and South Louisiana.

Country

United States

City

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Product Management, Product Development, Start-ups, Management, Business Development, Engineering, Petroleum, Energy, Strategy, Leadership, Mobile Applications, Manufacturing, Product Marketing, Strategic Planning, Oil & Gas Industry, SaaS, Business Strategy, Operations Management

Experience

President & CEO

Geoforce

2007-9 - Present · 19 yrs 1 mo

Coppell, TX USA

Director of Business Development

SAVR Communications

2006-2 - 2007-8 · 1 yr 7 mos

Responsible for a broad range of business activity in a start-up environment that included: leadership, teambuilding, market / product strategy, sales, marketing, financial analysis, business process implementation, competitive analysis, pricing strategy, and more. Key wins included: RFID-enabled delivery van for DHL presented at RFID World Conference 2007, RFID enabled tool-room for Holt Caterpillar presented at RFID Journal Live 2007, high sensitivity GPS tracking device used at port facilities internationally, and multiple Fortune 500 accounts added at an early stage of product development.

BP Deepwater Coordinator

SLB

2003-11 - 2006-1 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Responsible for the planning the execution of the most technically challenging and high-profile reservoir evaluation programs performed by Schlumberger for BP. Led teams of highly specialized engineers and operators to collect and analyze data in a very difficult environment where mistakes millions or tens of millions of dollars. Directly generated a total of $16.13M on 18 jobs in 2005 while maintaining 97% operating efficiency. Prepared and delivered operational reviews to high-level BP and Schlumberger management. Launched a new gyro-stabilized satellite communication system to improve real-time data delivery.

Field Test Coordinator

SLB

2003-6 - 2003-11 · 6 mos

Worked with design team, operations management, and sales team to test and launch a new oilfield reservoir evaluation tool. Conducted field test operations in Colorado and California. Worked onsite at Paris R&D center with design engineers & geo-physicists prior to commercial deployment. Prepared and delivered technical and marketing presentations for field, sales, management, and clients in the U.S.

Field Engineer

SLB

1999-9 - 2003-6 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Performed best in class wireline reservoir evaluation work for small and major oil companies both on land and offshore. Managed a crew of three including direction, evaluation, and development. Appointed the Radiation Safety Officer for the Houma, LA facility. Responsible for regulatory compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and other agencies, safety training, & tracking of radioactive material in use at the facility.

Locomotive Engineering Group

CSX

1995 - 1998 · 3 yrs

Designed and documented maintenance and modifications procedures to improve the efficiency of the locomotive fleet. Rotation included roles at field service yards and corporate headquarters.