About Us


Erik Danayev

Erik graduated with a BSc degree in from the Kazakh National Technical University with a specialty in Development and Production of Oil and Gas Fields and Reservoirs. In the last two years of the program, Erik worked as a Production Operator, and as a logistics manager for a private company where he was responsible for various tariff legislation compliance issues. After graduation in June 2004, Erik joined Halliburton Int. Inc where he worked as a cementing operator assistant. He was then promoted to the position of Health Safety Environment (HSE) coordinator of the company operations in the Mangystau region.
In July 2006, Erik joined M-I SWACO as a QHSE coordinator of the company operations in the Aktobe and West-Kazakhstan regions. While working in the HSE and QHSE coordinator positions, Erik was responsible for improvement of both the internal company QHSE management systems and the external HSE regulatory compliance.
In June 2007, Erik returned to his hometown and was transferred to the M-I SWACO Almaty office to take the position of drilling waste management and solids control (DWM and SC) engineer where he was responsible for engineering expertise and promotion of the SWACO brand DWM and SC equipment throughout the Kazakhstan rigs.
Erik has NEBOSH and IOSH certificates; and the general QHSE Management Systems Auditors certificate from Lloyd's Register Aberdeen that enabled him to conduct internal QHSE Audits within the M-I SWACO. In June 2007, he passed through the SWACO basic DWM and SC school in Aberdeen.
After earning his BSc degree and experiencing years in the oil and gas business, Erik decided to discover renewable energy and sustainability areas.


Ross Farquharson

Ross graduated with a BEng (Hons) degree in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde in 2007. Ross Specialised in power systems and for his project studied game theory and strategic interactions within electricity markets. He is currently pursuing his MSc degree in Energy Systems and the Environment, and expects to graduate in November of 2008.
Ross has worked with Rolls Royce and assisted with testing on a special project for future aero engines. Additionally he worked with Scottish Power for two summers where he gained knowledge on the distribution network and new connection projects.


Gina Posladek

In May of 2002, Gina Posladek graduated with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kansas, where she was an active participant in the Society of Women Engineers, and a member of both Pi Tau Sigma and Tau Beta Pi honours societies. Following graduation, Gina worked as a project engineer for RTS Water Solutions in Parkville, Missouri, where she was responsible for auditing and developing low-use solutions for both domestic and industrial water systems throughout the USA. In October 2007, Gina began studying at the University of Strathclyde, and she expects to graduate with an MSc in Energy Systems and the Environment in November 2008.


Craig Ross

Craig comes from Dingwall, Ross-Shire. In 2003 Craig gained a HND from Inverness College in Mechanical Engineering with his college project: HVAC Design of Air Regulated Clean Room. He then earned his BSc of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Glasgow in 2007. He is working towards MSc of Energy Systems and the Environment at the University of Strathclyde, and he expects to complete his degree in November 2008. Previous employment includes:


Besides working towards a career in Mechanical/Energy Engineering, Craig can be found most weekends working part-time at the Doublet bar. He also plays Shinty in the south division 2 league where most Saturdays takes part in games all over the south of Scotland.
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