Mark Wrzyszczynski, ChPP

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DISC Type : C

Project Manager at Oxy

Katy, Texas, United States

Overview

Mark is a technical leader and program manager at Oxy, driving large-scale energy projects with a focus on digital transformation. A U. S. Naval Academy and Tulane MBA graduate, he leverages technology like digital twins to optimize operations and reduce costs. His career includes significant achievements at Shell, managing multimillion-dollar deep-water projects and enhancing efficiency.

Originally a U. S. Navy submarine officer and qualified Nuclear Engineer, Mark maintains a strong connection to his service background. He is an active voice in the energy industry, frequently speaking at conferences and participating in panel discussions on topics like AI and intelligent asset management, demonstrating a passion for innovation and industry advancement.

Unique fact: Mark holds a U. S. patent for an adjustable, subsea structural support apparatus designed to be installed without field welding.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Objective Thinker

Critic

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.  They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.

Topics They Care About

Digital Transformation
He is leading digital transformation at Oxy and previously deployed digital twin technology at Shell. He frequently speaks on leveraging digital tools for operational value.
AI & Data Analytics
He participates in panels on Agentic AI and intelligent asset management, focusing on using predictive analytics and AI to reduce costs and improve reliability.
Capital Project Management
As a Chartered Project Professional (ChPP), he has a history of delivering complex, large-scale projects significantly under budget, such as the Coulomb Ph2 project at Shell.

Media Appearances

Mark has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2024 - 6-2025
Project Manager at Oxy
2-2024 - 5-2024
Senior Project Manager at Optimized Process Designs LLC
4-2022 - 7-2023
Business Opportunity Manager for Leading Edge Asset Production Program (LEAP) at Shell
8-2018 - 4-2022
Senior IT Advisor - Projects and Engineering at Shell
2-2010 - 8-2018
Project Manager for Deep Water projects in Western Hemisphere at Shell

Education

Masters of Business Administration from Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business
Bachelor of Science - BS from United States Naval Academy

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Insights For Selling To Mark

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.

DONT's

  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.
  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mark is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mark

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mark move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Mark take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Mark

Personality Compatibility


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