Speakers

Speaker: Steven Gonzalez, Technology Transfer Specialist, NASA
Speaker Steven Gonzalez, Technology Transfer Specialist, NASA

Steven leads Technology Transfer for NASA Johnson Space Center(JSC).  He led the team that developed the 20 year strategy for JSC and has been instrumental in creating numerous strategic initiatives that have connected NASA to the entrepreneur and innovation community in Houston, including the creation of SpaceCom Conference and Expo.

Speaker: James Franks, Director of Technology Development and Implementation, Pioneer Natural Resources
Speaker James Franks, Director of Technology Development and Implementation, Pioneer Natural Resources
James started his career as a summer hire Roustabout for Nabors Alaska Drilling while attending University.  Following graduation, he worked for Schlumberger and BP prior to joining Pioneer Natural Resources in 2006 where he has held various engineering and management positions.  James has a passion for innovative thinking and new …

James started his career as a summer hire Roustabout for Nabors Alaska Drilling while attending University.  Following graduation, he worked for Schlumberger and BP prior to joining Pioneer Natural Resources in 2006 where he has held various engineering and management positions.  James has a passion for innovative thinking and new technology and is activity involved in the search for and implementation of innovative ideas, products, and processes.


 

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