Alexander Shikhalev is a seasoned petroleum engineer and business leader with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. He holds a Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering from Heriot-Watt University and an Executive MBA in Innovative Management in Energy Industry from Higher School of Economics. Alexander's background includes a mix of technical, operational and management positions across companies including YUKOS, TNK BP, and Ruspetro. He also worked at GEP, Power Heat Energy, Ricoil, YugGeo, and NTF Global in various roles, including CEO, co-founder, advisor, and VP for strategic cooperation and education projects.

Throughout his career, Alexander has developed expertise in surface facilities optimization, reservoir engineering, production loss management and business development. His skills span areas such as strategic planning, operations management, process improvement, financial analysis, and private investing. His interests include innovation, entrepreneurship, and education. Alexander's leadership and technical skills make him a valuable asset to any organization looking to leverage cutting-edge technologies and optimize performance in the energy industry.