About mIQrotech

We are an award-winning technology firm dedicated to the technological advancement of the oil and gas industry. Since 2017, we have been developing the leading technology to solve the problem of pipeline leaks and optimize oil and gas operations. By merging smart sensors, the Internet of Things, Artificial intelligence, and Analytics, our comprehensive pipeline monitoring solution (mIQroAware™) predicts pipeline leaks and increases operational efficiency in the field better than any other product on the market. We are dedicated to the continued development of groundbreaking solutions to transform operations in the oil and gas so that our customers save money, avoid downtime, and protect the environment.

Our Mission

Learn about the mission of mIQrotech from our Founder and CEO, Meade Lewis in his presentation “Teaching Old Industries New Tricks” presented at TEDxPSU.

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Executive Team

Meade Lewis, Founder and Chief Executive Officer

From mIQrotech’s acceptance to top accelerators such as Ocean and Plug-and-Play, to a partnership with Chevron Technology Ventures through their Catalyst Program and investments from major institutional funds, Meade has led the company since inception in 2017. With previous experience as the Chief Information Technology Officer of two oil and gas firms, both resulting in successful acquisitions, Meade has a deep knowledge of what it takes to disrupt the oil and gas sector. With further background of co-founding a 2010’s “Big Data” analytics firm, Meade not only managed to achieve his third exit, but gathered experience in leveraging massive data sets to best suit enterprise intelligence gathering. An Eagle Scout, with a deep passion for the environment, Meade has made his career on disrupting archaic industries and generating impressive returns for investors.

Jeff Brashear, Chief Operating Officer

Jeff is responsible for integrating the front and back office technologies and processes. Previously, with the Combat Mission Systems division of BAE Systems, he served in various leadership roles critical to the integration of performance management, analytics, and data management of business systems and processes. As an Army veteran, he led multiple organizations in and out of combat while also applying analytics and qualitative analysis to strategic level decision making. Jeff has a diverse and solid background, particularly in building and leading teams and organizations and using the analytics process to solve business problems.

Mike Kaiser, Chief Information Officer

Mike brings his extensive experience in all aspects of software projects, systems integration and product development for both enterprise solutions and embedded systems. Mike’s previous engagements span a variety of industries including energy management, automotive, industrial automation, networking products, lottery, printing, and solution consulting. Roles in software development, management, and customer engagement at five previous startups and businesses both large and small, have uniquely qualified Mike to tackle the challenges of orchestrating the delivery of mIQrotech’s innovative solution for the digital transformation of oil and gas pipeline management.

Tonya Garr, Executive Vice President of Global Sales

Tonya Garr has over 20 years experience as an international business leader specializing in sales, customer excellence, international business, business integration and strategic planning with extensive background in the financial, oil and gas and chemical industries. Mrs. Garr brings her expertise to the mIQrotech team to lead global sales efforts and ensure customer success. She previously served as the Global Sales Director at Aspen Technology and Vice President of Business Development at Eurex. Tonya graduated from Illinois State University and completed executive leadership programs and advanced studies at Babson College and Thayer Leadership Development at Westpoint University. Growing up overseas she has a unique intercultural background and is passionate about educating and mentoring global teams.

About Our Team

We are a team of hard-working innovators, problem-solvers, and forward-thinkers. Over the years our team has demonstrated the ingenuity, grit, and collaboration that it takes to revolutionize the energy industry. From our engineering team to our client success team, our employees are mission-minded and focused on providing you with cutting-edge solutions.

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Board of Directors

Meade Lewis

Serving as Chairman of the Board

Gary Weiss

Joining the mIQroTech team after being the Chief Operating Officer at Aspen Technology (AZPN), Gary led Product Management, Field and Customer Operations through AZPN’s rapid growth phase targeting the Oil, Gas, Chemicals, and Energy markets. Gary’s previous experiences from early phase companies in Security to larger Enterprise Information Management companies will be valuable in navigating our growth strategies. With a deep understanding of deal structures, acquisitions, and relationships throughout the industry, Gary will help develop mIQroTech into the unicorn it is destined to become.io

Don Bortniak

An early mIQroTech investor who immediately saw synergies between the mIQroTech mission, his desires of a better future for the world, and his previous work in technology at Siemens, Don thrives in supporting mIQroTech's technological achievements and team. During his more than 27 years of time at Siemens in various areas including an international assignment, automation was a key factor of growth as a company. Similarly, mIQroTech is aiming to automate the response systems for one of the most critical infrastructures in the country.

Paul Silvis

With two previous start-ups under his belt, and one successful exit, Paul not only helps mIQroTech make critical decisions, but has even invested into the mission. An expert in all things related to technology and intellectual property, he understands the game-changing potential for the mIQroTech solution. Through Paul’s previous success, he has become an important leader within his local community of State College, Pennsylvania. This local leadership passion that Paul lives his life by is something mIQroTech strives to become for the communities around their team.

Jeff Brashear

Currently serving as the mIQrotech Chief Operating Officer, Jeff brings his background as an Army Veteran, executive manager, analyst and business owner to the board to provide visionary and strategic insights for the growth of the mIQrotech. Throughout his 30-year career, which includes time with SOCOM, Army logistics, and the US Army War College, Jeff has proven his skill in performance management, analytics, and data management of business systems and processes. His extensive experience in makes him a valuable member of our Board of Directors.

Locations

Tampa, Florida

Headquarters

1503 US 301, Suite 3, Clair Mel City, FL 33619

Sunnyvale, California

Remote Office

440 N Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale, California, 94085

Houston, Texas

Remote Office

1301 Fannin St, Suite 2440, Houston, TX 77002

Cincinatti, Ohio

Remote Office

2724 Erie Ave Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45208