Michael Akaya

Michael Akaya is a Senior Applications Engineer at Ruhrpumpen Group, a role held since September 2008, with a primary focus on supporting the North American region and involvement in projects across Sub-Saharan Africa and Russian-CIS markets. Responsibilities include fostering relationships with key decision-makers at EPC firms and distribution partners, participating in high-profile projects from engineering design to project completion, and providing technical solutions. Prior experience includes serving as Regional Sales Manager for West & Middle Africa, where Michael developed sales strategies, introduced new products, and established an agent network. Earlier career experience includes working as a Production Engineer in Pumping Services at Schlumberger Oilfield Services from November 2000 to April 2003. Michael holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas.