Kirk Francis

Kirk Francis has a strong background in engineering and project management within the oil and gas industry. Kirk has experience in orchestrating and executing subsea flexible riser projects for various industries, including oil and gas, renewables, and utilities. Kirk has expertise in designing subsea flexible riser systems, repair components, and installation methods. Kirk has also focused on developing new use cases for existing technologies to increase market penetration in the subsea sector. Kirk has held senior engineering and project management roles at MCS Kenny Limited and Kongsberg Oil & Gas, where they successfully completed various projects. Kirk most recently served as the Director of Engineering at FlexSteel Pipeline Technologies, where they oversaw new product development and worked on optimizing costs and improving product reliability. Prior to that, Kirk worked as the Regional Director (Americas) & Global Lead for Engineering, Technology, and R&D at Flexlife, where they supervised teams and was responsible for business case development, revenue forecasting, and client relationship management. Overall, Kirk Francis has a proven track record of delivering successful projects and driving innovation in the industry.

Kirk Francis obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland, where they studied from 2001 to 2007. Kirk later pursued a Master of Technology Management with a focus on Engineering and Applied Science Technology at the same institution, although the specific duration of this program is unknown. In addition to their formal education, Kirk has obtained various certifications, including an edX Verified Certificate for Fundamentals of Entrepreneurial Finance from edX, which they obtained in March 2023. Kirk also became a member of American Mensa in February 2023. Furthermore, it is known that Kirk holds a P.E. certification from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, although the exact month and year of its acquisition are not specified.