Alexei Melnikov

Galvanizer
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Sr. Engineering Manager - Elastomers at National Oilwell Varco

Greater Houston, United States

Overview

Alexei Melnikov is a Senior Engineering Manager at National Oilwell Varco, specializing in elastomers and polymer engineering. With a PhD from The University of Akron, he leads analytical research, material development, and manufacturing optimization for drilling applications. Colleagues describe him as an expert with a friendly nature and a great work ethic.

His specific areas of interest include the tribology of non-metallic materials, the viscoelasticity of solids, and damage phenomena in crosslinked rubbers.

Personality Overview

Self-Assured

People-Oriented

Persuader

They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation.  They will bat for you if they come to believe in you. They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.


Topics They Care About

Elastomer Technology
His career focuses on developing new elastomeric materials, managing existing portfolios, and optimizing products for the Oil and Gas industry.
Polymer Manufacturing
Manages and optimizes various manufacturing processes including rubber mixing, compression and transfer molding, extrusion, and injection molding.
Applied Material Science
Focuses on analytical research, applications' testing, and failure analysis of polymeric materials, with publications on the subject.

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Work History

11-2016
Sr. Engineering Manager - Elastomers at National Oilwell Varco
9-2014 - 11-2016
R&D Materials and Product Development Manager at CDI Energy Products
7-2012 - 8-2014
Materials Technology Manager at Fenner Advanced Sealing Technologies
6-2010 - 7-2012
Research and development manager at System Seals Inc
8-2007 - 8-2010
Rheometry SOS manager at The University of Akron

Education

2006 - 2010
PhD from The University of Akron
1997 - 2001
BS from Bauman Moscow State Technical University

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on building a relationship, it can play a key role in their decision making
  • Appeal to their sense of self-worth and how they will impact their organization
  • Find ways to push them a little if they don’t start giving a clear yes or no in due course

DONT's

  • Don’t rely too much on what they promise, make your own deductions
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don’t be excessively objective, focus on building a story first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alexei is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alexei

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alexei move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Alexei take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Alexei

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