PIDX - Key Persons
Chris Welsh has over 35 years of Information Technology, eCommerce, and Consulting experience and has been a key player in Oil & Gas eCommerce since 1995. Chris has managed numerous global projects for operators, services companies, and eCommerce networks across the globe. He was a founding member of ACT Global Consulting Ltd and has been providing strategic advice and technology architecture solutions to the Oil & Gas industry since 2000. In March 2015, Chris became CEO and Chairman of the Board of OFS Portal LLC, a global member-based group of upstream oil and gas suppliers and service providers at the forefront of oilfield eCommerce. Chris is also Chair of PIDX International and sits on the board of ConnectONCE. He holds a Master of Science degree in Computing for Commerce and Industry and he is a keen rock climber and races a Ducati super-bike in his spare time.
Providing technical leadership and guidance to teams for more than 15 years, Elena Mereanu is an experienced Quality Assurance Lead with a demonstrated history of working in the Oil and Gas Industry. Skilled with the Oracle Database, SQL Databases, Test Management, Test Planning, and Regression Testing, she is a strong quality assurance professional with her education in cybersecurity and mobility focused in Computer Science and Information Sciences from the University System of Georgia. In 2014, Elena joined Transport4 and took on the member voting role at PIDX and is currently serving as Chair to the Downstream Work Group.
Jennifer Chenault is a dynamic leader in the Energy Industry, currently serving as Senior Director of Digital Technology - Sales Enablement. With over 8 years of progressive experience at Baker Hughes, she has played a pivotal role in driving digital transformation initiatives that optimize Commercial processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Jennifer holds a BS in Management with a concentration in Management Information Systems (MIS) and Marketing from Purdue University's Daniels School of Business. She furthered her education by earning an executive MBA from Auburn University's Harbert College of Business, enhancing her strategic leadership capabilities and business acumen.
Jennifer began her career at Baker Hughes in 2016 as Director of Digital Technology - CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote), where she led global initiatives to standardize and expand digital solutions such as commercial configurators and pricing tools. Her efforts significantly contributed to revenue growth, margin increases, and operational savings through innovative technology adoption.
In addition to her role in digital technology, Jennifer served as Digital Technology Leader for Flexible Pipe Systems Onshore, managing a $2M digital technology program budget and collaborating closely with Product Line leaders to achieve strategic objectives.
Prior to joining Baker Hughes, Jennifer held key roles including Commercial Enablement IT Systems Manager and Director of Corporate IT at TMK IPSCO, where she led complex integrations of corporate applications and BI reporting systems.
Job Titles:
- Chevron / Producer Director
Michelle Lanh serves as the Operations Manager at PIDX International, where she drives global electronic commerce standards in the petroleum industry. Renowned for her meticulous organization, she ensures seamless operations while enhancing marketing efforts and orchestrating engaging events.
Michelle holds a Bachelor's in Psychology & Marketing from the University of Houston and is currently pursuing her CAPM Certification. Beyond work, she enjoys pickleball, sushi, and staying informed on global issues.
Job Titles:
- Data Owner for the Operations Systems
Miguel Munoz is currently the Data Owner for the Operations Systems and Digital Products that enable the Market to Cash process in SLB; from the early leads capture, to the job planning and execution, through the billing and receivables management. Closely collaborating with the Process and Digital Products Owners, his role includes the governance over the data strategy, the data model, data security, master data and data integrations.
With 17 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Miguel has held various roles across Field Operations, HR-Training & Development, Engineering & Manufacturing, and IT.
Miguel graduated with "Excellence Honorable Mention" from the "Tecnológico de Monterrey" in 2003 with a BS degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
Miledy Paris is currently a Manager overseeing the global eCommerce department at Halliburton. In this role Miledy is responsible for the strategy, execution, and delivery of all customer invoicing as well as Halliburton's global ecommerce capabilities and support. Miledy has over 15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas Industry in various roles including eCommerce, IT Finance, Internal Controls, and Finance. Miledy Paris has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting graduating from the University of Carabobo, Valencia, Venezuela.
Job Titles:
- OFS Portal LLC, Senior Vice President of Finance & Administration / PIDX Treasurer
Serving as a strategic advisor to the CEO of OFS Portal, Mimi's responsibilities involve financial reporting, budgeting, and management of electronic data agreements which are integral to the operation of OFS Portal. She is also currently serving as deputy COO of PIDX International.
Her prior experience includes financial, accounting and tax planning services with local, regional and international public accounting firms in the US, as well as human resource and contract management services with a global natural resource mining company overseas.
She received a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin and a Law degree from University of Houston Law Center. She is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner.
Job Titles:
- ECommerce / Business Process Manager at Schlumberger
Rick Conner serves as the eCommerce/Business Process Manager at Schlumberger. With 17+ years of experience in applications and development, he is responsible for the management and mentoring of the eCommerce department staff, including supervision of personnel, review of analysis's design and development, and setting team goals. He has connected energy companies via a B2B middleware application, and as a software developer, he created a B2B middeware application to electronically exchange PIDX/RNIF2.0 compliant business messages with trading partners (eInvoicing).
Shawn Green is Manager, Global Services and Technology for ConocoPhillips. His current focus is development of strategies and initiatives to increase business automation as well as identification of efficiencies to streamline both business and supply chain process. He is also accountable for leading global teams that provide master data management, transactional processing, process improvement and eCommerce enablement.
Previously he served as Global Shared Services Director, Lower 48 Transactional Excellence Director, Requisition to Pay Project Implementation Manager and before that was on International assignment where he served as Supply Chain Manager for the Western Canada Region. He has also held positions in strategic sourcing, business development, technology commercialization and strategic planning including Supply Chain Director for EagleFord shale development.
Prior to joining ConocoPhillips in 2006, Shawn held a variety of positions at Marathon and ExxonMobil in project procurement management, category management/supplier relationship management, process engineering, technology, operations, business management and strategic planning.
In his spare time, Shawn volunteers for many community service organizations. He is a graduate of Leadership Houston and is a volunteer for Junior Achievement. He has also serves on the Board of Directors for the Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council.
Shawn received a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Tulane University as well as an MBA with concentrations in Finance and Management.