Membership ID: SAS/FSASS/861/2025
Blessed Agunu is a seasoned professional with 13 years in the oil and gas industry, specializing in onshore and offshore inspections and corrosion control. Holding an MSc in Petroleum Engineering from the Institute of Petroleum Studies (Nigeria/France) and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Lagos, he excels in UT, PAUT, MPT, DPT, RT, and subsea inspections. Currently, the Inspection Superintendent at Total E&P Angola, he ensures asset integrity on the FPSO CLOV and demonstrates strong leadership in guiding inspection teams. With certifications from ASME, TWI CSWIP, and NACE, and skills in SAP and Excel VBA, Blessed also enjoys soccer, reading, chess, and playing the bassoon.
Membership ID: SAS/FSASS/860/2025
Membership ID: SAS/FSASS/859/2025
Membership ID: SAS/FSASS/858/2025
Rajesh Ranjan is an award-winning AI product leader with over 10 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of AI, product strategy, and responsible AI technology. He specializes in translating cutting-edge research in AI and large language models into scalable, user-centric products that have transformed digital experiences globally. Rajesh has contributed significantly in the field of AI and responsible AI research and his work has been cited by researchers from several leading institutions. His contributions have earned him several prestigious awards for excellence in AI and product leadership.
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/564/2025
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/563/2025
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/562/2025
Buchi Okereke is a Senior Reservoir Management Advisor with Chevron at Tengizchevroil (TCO), supporting Tengiz Field. With 18 years of upstream oil and gas experience in Nigeria and Kazakhstan, he specializes in production and reservoir engineering, contributing to multi-billion-dollar projects. He also served as a Planning Analyst, aiding executive strategy and performance efforts. Buchi has led initiatives in cost reduction, project improvement, and competitor analysis. A fellow of NSE and COREN-registered engineer, he volunteers actively with SPE. He has authored one published paper and holds B.Eng. and M.Sc degrees in Petroleum Engineering from Federal University of Technology, Owerri and Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/561/2025
Kiran K Kalyanaraman is a seasoned Technical Product Leader, with over a decade of experience in enterprise IT, CRM systems, and data analytics. He holds dual master’s degrees in Management (UIUC) and Computer Science (UT Dallas). Kiran leads cross-functional teams to deliver scalable cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure, and Power Platform. His expertise spans AI/ML, DevOps, and automation across energy and healthcare domains. A certified professional in product management and ITSM, he champions innovation, Agile practices, and customer-centric design. As a SASS society Eminent Fellow, he is passionate about mentorship, digital transformation, and impactful collaboration.
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/560/2025
Shashi Kumar is a seasoned technology leader with over 17 years of experience in end-to-end application development and software architecture. His expertise includes designing and implementing business applications, API and Data Platform solutions across diverse environments, from on-premise to hybrid and multi-cloud. He has a proven track record of leading teams, establishing architectural standards, and delivering complex projects in industries like banking, e-commerce, and logistics. Shashi holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Jadavpur University and has published research in microservices, AI, and software architecture.