Shankar Bhukya

Shankar Bhukya is an experienced professional in the oil and gas sector, currently serving as the Regional Sales and Technical Support Manager for Asia Pacific at National Oilwell Varco since February 2012. With a background in technical marketing and engineering, Shankar's responsibilities include addressing technical queries related to NOV Grant Prideco Drill Stem Products and accessories. Prior roles include Senior Technical Advisor and Senior Technical Marketing Engineer, with a focus on Europe and Sub-Sahara Africa. Shankar also held the position of Chairman for the Society of Petroleum Engineers Aberdeen Section, promoting industry collaboration and member development. Earlier experience includes working as a Project Engineer at Proserv, where innovative downhole and surface sampling equipment was developed, and as a Regional Applications Engineer at Smith International. Shankar holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Andhra University and an MBA with a specialization in Oil & Gas from Robert Gordon University.