Daniel Zaksheske

Daniel Zaksheske has a diverse background in engineering roles. Daniel is currently working as a Design Engineer at Thomas Instrument since 2022. Previously, they held multiple positions at TerraVici Drilling Solutions, including a Supporting Manager role from August 2017 to March 2022, where they focused on the reliability of a downhole drilling rotary steerable system. Prior to that, they worked as a Mechanical Engineer at TerraVici Drilling Solutions from October 2014 to July 2017, where they were involved in the mechanical design and testing of the rotary steerable system.

Before joining TerraVici, Daniel was employed at Kinder Morgan starting in February 2013 as an Emissions Test Engineer. Daniel was responsible for collecting air stack emissions test data and preparing formal reports for compliance purposes. Prior to Kinder Morgan, they worked as an Emissions Stack and Mechanical Test Engineer at ManpowerGroup from May 2011 to February 2013, where they conducted emissions stack testing and performance testing of reciprocating gas compressors and pipelines for Kinder Morgan and El Paso Corporation Plant Services.

Daniel's earlier experience includes working as a full-time Mechanical Sustaining Engineer at Pathfinder Energy Services from June 2009 to May 2011. In this role, they focused on Measuring While Drilling (MWD) downhole tools and Logging While Drilling (LWD) downhole tools, collaborating with the manufacturing group and updating documentation and procedures.

Overall, Daniel Zaksheske has acquired expertise in various engineering roles, primarily in the oil and gas industry, with a strong emphasis on mechanical design, reliability, emissions testing, and performance testing.

Daniel Zaksheske attended Purdue University from 2004 to 2009, where they obtained their Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.