Editorial Board
Get to know our excellent team of writers and the stories behind each one.
Is a globally recognized diplomat and sustainability strategist. He has led UN initiatives, advised governments and CEOs, and founded XZEN Technologies—an ecosystem focused on climate, technology, and sustainable development. As host of the PLANET GOLD podcast, he is celebrated worldwide for his leadership and innovation in climate action, with features in top media and international events.
Is an international inspector and instructor certified by ASNT (NDT Level III), AWS (SCWI), and AMPP (MCI, PCS, CIP 3), the only person in the world with these accreditations. Director of JRSA Engineering and Lerne, he has worked in Mexico, the United States, Ecuador, Panama, and Mongolia, training professionals in welding, coatings, and non-destructive testing.
Is a seasoned energy industry professional with extensive experience in pipeline integrity, inspection technologies, and asset management. With a strong background in engineering and leadership roles across North America, he has contributed to advancing pipeline safety and operational efficiency. Robert is known for his strategic insight and commitment to innovation in oil and gas infrastructure.
Was founded in 2015 with the vision to help pipeline operators achieve regulatory compliance, as well as the safe and reliable operation of its assets. They offer specialized inspection and engineering services in the areas of Corrosion Control Management, Cathodic Protection, Direct Assessment and Induced AC interference Evaluation and Mitigation.
Has worked in corrosion and asset integrity management for more than 30 years. He is a trusted advisor and enjoys seeing those around him succeed. He is a registered professional engineer, AMPP IC Specialist and CP Specialist. Tim was the inaugural Chairman of the AMPP Board of Directors and serves on the ASNT Foundation Board.
Renowned expert in energy and energy transition. He has held high-level positions in the Mexican government and is the founder and president of the Mexican Hydrogen and Energy Transition Association. A scholar at ITAM and the Escuela Libre de Derecho, his leadership has made him a key figure in promoting clean hydrogen in Latin America
A Doctor of Civil Engineering (Roads, Canals, and Ports) with over 20 years of experience driving port competitiveness. Since 2023, he has served as CEO of the Port Authority of Cartagena, following his tenure as CEO of the Port Authority of Castellón. He has spearheaded port optimization and operational plans, innovation, safety, and sustainability initiatives, successfully streamlining operations and developing strategic infrastructure. José Mari Gómez Fuster received his education from the Universities of Granada, California, IE, and UPC
A company with over 30 years of experience specializing in consulting, engineering, and construction of maritime, civil, and port infrastructure projects. It stands out in the operation of offshore mooring and offloading systems, offering comprehensive solutions for projects with high technical complexity. Its track record and expertise position it as a leading reference in coastal infrastructure and specialized maritime operations.
A global multi-energy company that integrates various energy sources, combining conventional energy production with the development of renewable sources. It operates one of the most efficient refining systems in Europe, with the capacity to process over one million barrels of crude oil per day. The company is a pioneer in the transition toward net-zero emissions by 2050.
Environmental Engineer, specialized in Occupational Safety from Mackenzie University and holding an Executive MBA in Business Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV), she has 22 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry and is currently the Executive Manager of Logistics Integrations at Transpetro. She has held various positions within the company, focusing on operational safety, people, and the environment.
Holds a degree from the Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM) and has completed a Master’s and Doctorate in Humanistic Studies with a focus on water and energy. She has over 18 years of experience in corporate, international, energy, and intellectual property law. From 2019 to 2023, she was recognized for five consecutive years by Petróleo y Energía magazine as one of the 100 leaders in Mexico’s energy sector.
Seasoned engineering and operations leader with over two decades of experience in the energy and utilities sector. Known for driving innovation in environmental compliance and emissions management, he combines technical expertise with strategic leadership to deliver scalable solutions that align with evolving regulatory standards and sustainability goals across the energy value chain.
Graduated from the University of Northampton (UK) with a bachelor’s degree in Nondestructive Testing. He is a Lifetime Member of ASNT with over 41 years of experience in the oil and energy industry. Mohammed’s career has been defined by overcoming inspection challenges, gaining invaluable insights from setbacks, and achieving significant milestones. From his early pursuit of top-tier NDT training abroad to his current role as an Advanced NDT Technologies Engineering Specialist, he has consistently contributed to innovative NDT techniques that push the boundaries of conventional practices.
Global energy executive with 30+ years of leadership in oil & gas, power, and manufacturing. As Founder & CEO of Trustwell Energy, he drives strategic growth, sustainability, and operational excellence. A seasoned expert in business management, business development, and energy transition, Malvin leads multinational teams and advances decarbonization across Latin America and global markets.
Multi-certified API Inspector who joined Kiefner in June 2024. She received her Civil Engineering degree from Auburn University. Ms. Ward started her career in downstream refining, where she developed her knowledge of mechanical integrity. Previously, she worked for Enbridge GTM, implementing a new Facility Integrity program. Ms. Ward founded Women in Mechanical Integrity.
Founder and Chief Technical Officer at Valkim Technologies LLC, where she leads the development of IECEx/ATEX-certified robotic systems for confined and hazardous environments. With 30 years of industry experience, she is committed to advancing robotic inspection that keeps people safe and productive assets.
CEng, has over 20 years of NDT and Engineering experience. He holds multiple certifications, including ASNT NDT Level III and is a Chartered Engineer. With over 10 years at MISTRAS Group, he contributed to NDT training and innovation. A US Air Force veteran, he serves as Chair of ASNT's Underwater NDT Committee and is active in various industry organizations. He advocates for integrating new technologies in NDT.
ASNT Level III (#107661) with over two decades of experience in aerospace and oil & gas inspections. He currently serves as Responsible Level III at Astrion, NDT Professor at Lone Star College, and NDT Advocate with 4 Point NDT. Eddie specializes in cross-sector inspection training, code compliance, and mentoring the next generation of NDT professionals.
Earl has been working since 1988 and has served on various API committees since 1994: SCAST, API 2350, and others. He has been a Certified API 653 Tank Inspector since 1993. He has a BSME and an MBA from LSU, is a Registered Professional Engineer in 4 States, and holds 4 U. S. Patents.
CEO of ASNT since 2019, has led the organization through major transitions, including a digital transformation and strategic overhaul. A seasoned nonprofit executive, he serves on multiple boards, including APFNDT and Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives. A Certified Association Executive (CAE) and Fellow of ASAE, Neal is a recognized expert in association management and leadership.
Seasoned professional with over 9 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in asset inspection data analysis, pipeline integrity, and risk assessment. He possesses deep expertise in interpreting high-resolution in-line inspection (ILI) data using MFL and DEF technologies to detect and classify critical anomalies in accordance with industry standards.
Serves as Senior Director of the API Monogram/APIQR Program. Companies licensed or registered under Monogram/APIQR have proven to API that they manufacture products and operate in accordance with quality management systems that meet API’s stringent requirements.
Materials engineer with specialization in non-destructive testing methods. She works in the aerospace industry. When not supporting flight programs, she actively researches advanced nondestructive testing methods. In addition, she serves on the Board of Directors of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), promoting innovation and education in the field.
Senior Director of Technical Advancement at AMPP, where he leads efforts to strengthen industry knowledge, innovation, and best practices in materials protection. He has over a decade of experience in bridge preservation and protective coatings and a strong background in standards, accreditation, and association governance. As a licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Association Executive, Brad combines technical expertise with strategic leadership to advance the profession and support global infrastructure resilience.
Vice President of Government Affairs and Sustainability at ENGIE Mexico, with over 25 years of experience in the energy sector in both Mexico and the United States. She has led key projects such as the Los Ramones Sur pipeline. She was recognized as one of the Top 100 leaders in the energy sector in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and has participated as a speaker in more than 40 national and international forums.
She has Master's and PhD studies in Humanistic Studies with a focus on Water and Energy. She has been awarded for 5 consecutive years (2019 - 2023) by Petróleo y Energía magazine as one of the 100 leaders in the energy sector in Mexico.
A civil engineer graduated from Mackenzie University, he has over 36 years of experience in industrial painting. He has worked for companies in the chemical, petrochemical, and industrial assembly sectors. As owner of PGPI Asset Integrity Engenharia Ltda., he developed and implements PGPI©, a proprietary industrial painting management program. Among his many projects in Brazil are those with Eka Chemicals do Brasil S/A, Suzano Petroquímica S/A, Braskem, and Pampa Sul TPP, among others.
Eng. Chemist, M.Sc. Corrosion, Ph.D. NACE CP3 Cathodic Protection Technologist #9622. Instructor NACE CP1 and CP2.
Guided Ultrasonics Limited (GUL) is a world leader in the development of advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection and control tools using guided waves, offering innovative solutions since 1999.
Qualified IT PM and Business Analysis Consultant with over 33 years of experience in developing leading edge technology applications, conducting Manufacturing Enterprise Systems and Operations Management projects for Oil & Gas in Latin America and USA.
Dr. Reza Javaherdashti is a leading expert in corrosion research and specializes in microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). With more than 25 years of experience, he has been actively involved in more than 400 corrosion management projects worldwide, with a focus on MIC since 1993.
I am a civil engineer and I work in the writing area. I have a deep passion for civil works. I constantly seek to update myself on new engineering technologies to integrate them into my work, since my main interest is exploring how innovations in the industrial sector can improve and transform the world.
A chemical engineer with a master's degree in corrosion, he has served as a corrosion specialist, facility integrity and risk leader, project manager, and for the past 12 years has served as Director for Latin America for Penspen.
Senior Editor at Inspenet. More than half a decade teleworking, supporting innovation in architecture, technology and sciences that improve our lives. Lover of domestic felines.
Industrial engineer, entrepreneur and copywriter with several years of experience in the digital world. A fan of reading and creative writing. Isbel has always been fascinated by topics related to the ocean and the mysteries of the universe. She has been part of the Inspenet team as a news editor since 2023.
He has more than 40 years in the oil and gas industry and is an expert in Level I Ultrasonic maintenance and inspection. His commitment to excellence ensures the reliability of critical equipment. He stands out for his vast experience, comprehensive understanding of methodologies and adaptability to new technologies.
Mechanical Engineer with specialization in industrial maintenance. 43 years of experience in the oil, petrochemical, gas, metalworking and food industries. Content developer, expert analyst in equipment and corrosion inspection and plant shutdown technical management. Qualified and certified in non-destructive testing techniques UT, PT, VT, MT, RT.
Doctor in Administrative Sciences and management consultant with a solid background in Industrial Engineering, quality management and productivity engineering. His academic experience spans almost two decades, being a professor at various institutions and the author of books and numerous scientific articles in areas such as quality management, strategic foresight and business models.
Mechanical Engineer with more than 30 years of experience in inspection and management. Currently, he is Director of Operations at INSPENET.
Industrial Engineer with outstanding experience in Oil and Gas, technical advisor in inspection engineering.
Mechanical Engineer with experience in the oil and gas sector, has technical skills in static equipment inspection, project control, development of work scopes and quality assurance. Contributes to the exchange of knowledge and best practices by writing technical articles related to the energy sector.
Industrial Engineer with a Master's Degree in Business Management and a PhD in Management Sciences. She has worked as a university professor, researcher in the management area, and organizational advisor in the areas of strategic planning and productivity.
Mechanical Engineer, with Level III certification by the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) in Ultrasound and Radiography. He has more than 29 years of experience in the oil and gas sector in companies such as PDVSA and inspection services related to the oil sector.
Industrial engineer and copywriter specialized in translating ideas into attractive content. With extensive experience in writing texts for different formats, including articles, blogs and ebooks, his ability to research and analyze topics allows him to create useful and accessible content for the engineering sector.
Engineer in Electrochemistry and Corrosion, with more than 30 years of experience and extensive and versatile knowledge in Corrosion Sciences and Chemical Technology at an Academic and Industrial level.
Industrial Engineer, expert in Maintenance Planning and Programming, with extensive experience in improving the performance and reliability of equipment. Specialist in implementing models and processes to achieve World Class standards and improve competitiveness. With more than 35 years of experience in Latin America, especially in Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela, including companies such as ECOPETROL, VETRA, and PEMEX.
Eng. Chemist, with more than 40 years of experience in the process industry, he stands out as a consultant in processes, operations, commissioning, start-up and renewable energies. His significant contributions in refining, petrochemicals, gas and renewable energies, he has held various technical, operational, managerial and training positions in Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia and Nicaragua.
Eng. Chemist, University Professor with full-time tenured status, more than 36 years of experience in higher education in Chemical and Industrial Engineering careers. Academic and Industrial Tutor and Advisor for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degree Works and Industrial Internships in Engineering.
Metallurgical engineer, with two diplomas in Business Management, and who has developed his career for more than 20 years in the area of Non Destructive Testing, today, he is the owner of his company Tecno NDT LLC in Madrid, Spain.
Eng. Chemist, M.Sc, NACE Certificate in Coatings. Level 1, 2 and 3, with more than 40 years in university teaching and research and advisor in the area of coatings at an industrial level.
Engineer with more than 30 years of experience in Corrosion and Materials for the Oil and Gas Industry.
Mechanical engineer with specialization in Reliability of Industrial Systems. He has 17 years of experience in the Venezuelan oil industry and more than 15 years in the area of consulting and courses in Root Cause Analysis, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, in which he has taught courses to more than 2000 people and participated in more than 100 projects in Venezuela, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, in the main oil companies in the region and in companies such as cement, food, automotive, among others.
TSU in General Mechanics. With more than 35 years of experience in Mechanical Integrity and Asset Reliability, Quality Control and Inspection of equipment for the oil industry.
Provides the highest performing non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection technologies in the world, helping OEMs, asset owners and service companies improve productivity, save lives and protect the environment. We focus on providing advanced phased array UT, eddy current array and other ultrasonic and electromagnetic equipment, including instruments, sensors, software and robotic solutions for key industries such as aerospace, energy, mining, power generation and transportation.
Industrial Engineer, with Post Degree in Occupational Health, dedicated and trained in the area of Industrial Safety, Environment and Occupational Health, with 33 years of experience in Safety, operations of thermoelectric plants, construction of industrial, oil, petrochemical and gas plants.
Environmental Engineer, with more than 10 years of experience in the area of Safety and Environment in the Oil and Gas Industry.
Engineer, 15 years of experience in Inspection of equipment for the Oil and Gas Industries.
Mechanical Engineer, with more than 8 years of experience in the area of equipment inspection in the oil and gas industry.
Chemical Engineer, with more than 6 years of experience in the area of Industrial Safety, Occupational Health and Hygiene and Environment, in the business sector of oil gas and petrochemicals.
