People
We care deeply about our team, that they are learning and growing in a great work environment and returning safely every day.
Detechtion Technologies™ smart solutions can help lower our customers' operating expenses while maintaining safety and sustainability.
Established in 1999, Detechtion Technologies is a leader in real-time asset performance management solutions for Energy companies.
Our company culture is reflective of our core values - we care deeply about our team, focus on integrity and collaboration, and continuously improve to produce the best results for our employees and customers, alike.
So, why look any place else?
Chris Smith
President and CEO
As President and CEO of Detechtion Technologies®, Chris Smith brings passion and experience to building teams, refining business plans, and assuring their execution. He is a technology entrepreneur who has founded, launched, and grown companies in partnership with private equity, venture capital, and private investors. Chris brings over 20 years of executive experience in software, services, and international manufacturing to Detechtion®. He has been active on numerous boards, including non-profits. He earned an Economics degree from Wake Forest University.
Virgil Haney
CTO
As the CTO of Detechtion Technologies®, Virgil Haney leads the company’s strategic technology direction and R&D. Prior to joining Detechtion®, he co-founded Enbase Energy Technology in 2009. An entrepreneur at heart, he also previously founded/co-founded several other startups. Virgil brings over 25 years of executive experience in technology leadership to Detechtion®. He earned a BS in Electrical Engineering and BA in Computer Science from Rice University.
James Burns
CFO
As the CFO of Detechtion Technologies®, James Burns oversees the company’s financial, human resources, and supply chain activities. James joins Detechtion with a breadth of industry experience and a career spanning 20 years in consulting and audit. He provides a collaborative, but decisive, leadership approach to his financial, managerial, and strategic responsibilities. Prior to joining Detechtion, he was a Director at WG Consulting providing financial advisory services to a diverse industry set. He earned an accounting degree from the University of Houston.
Frederic Dessureault
Vice President – Services
Frederic Dessureault is the Vice President of Services. He is responsible for the successful delivery and implementation of all Detechtion’s product lines. Frederic previously held technical and management roles at Schlumberger and Owens Corning. Fred brings over 15 years of industry experience in several fields, including oil and gas production and services implementation. He earned a Mechanical Engineering degree from the École de technologie supérieure in Montreal, Canada and is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta.
Doug Rauenzahn
Vice President - Product
Doug Rauenzahn is the Vice President of Product. In this role, Mr. Rauenzahn manages the Product department while overseeing strategic priorities and market expansions of Detechtion’s entire product suite, including Enbase, Enalysis, and Fieldlink. Doug has over 25 years of experience in technology businesses including most recently running the Theta Automation & Optimization software business at ChampionX as Senior Business Director. Prior to joining Theta, he held various roles in Weatherford’s Production Optimization software business including leading product management and global business development. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo.