Ashish Gupta
About Ashish Gupta
Ashish Gupta serves as the Vice President of Engineering and Technical Resources at Nabors Industries, where he has designed and constructed 14 new rigs that have maintained operations during market downturns. He holds an MBA from the University of Houston and has extensive experience in engineering and technical resources within the energy sector.
Current Role at Nabors Industries
Ashish Gupta currently serves as the Vice President of Engineering and Technical Resources at Nabors Industries. He has held this position since 2023, working in Houston, Texas. In this role, he oversees engineering functions and technical resources, contributing to the company's operational efficiency and innovation.
Previous Experience at Nabors Industries
Prior to his current role, Ashish Gupta was the Vice President of Product Engineering at Canrig Technologies, a division of Nabors Industries, from 2021 to 2023. He also served as the Director of Technical Resources & Services at Nabors from 2019 to 2021. His tenure at Nabors has included significant contributions to rig design and operational strategies.
Education and Expertise
Ashish Gupta earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Organizational Leadership from the University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business, completing his studies from 2012 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from K. J. Somaiya Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1999 to 2003.
Innovations and Patents
During his career, Ashish Gupta has developed and implemented multiple green energy solutions while at Canrig Technologies. He has filed and attained approval for over 35 U.S. and international patents within a six-year period, showcasing his commitment to innovation in the energy sector.
Key Initiatives and Contributions
Ashish Gupta played a significant role in the conceptualization and execution of the 'Smart Stack' initiative at Nabors during the COVID-19 pandemic. This initiative involved the strategic removal of 62% of the fleet from service in 2020, followed by the reactivation of rigs in 2021, demonstrating his ability to adapt operations in response to market challenges.