Rich Pardoe

Venture Executive at Chevron

Venture Executive
2015 - Current
Work for Chevron Technology Ventures, Venture Capital group. Focused on scouting for and finding start-up companies for potential investment while also helping facilitate the adoption of new technologies within Chevron. Board observer on several portfolio companies.
Principal (Business Analyst)
2006 - 2015
Work for Chevron Technology Ventures, Venture Capital group as a business analyst - a position very similar to principal in the venture capital industry. Evaluated start-up companies for potential investment as well as facilitating the adoption of new technologies within Chevron.
Business Analyst
2004 - 2006
Business Analyst responsible for the management and implementation of supply optimization business processes for the US West region.
Crude Oil Scheduler
2001 - 2004
Scheduled delivery of crude oil from Chevron's California production fields into the requisite pipelines for deliveries to end-customers. Scheduled delivery of marine borne crude into Chevron's California refineries.
Process Engineer
1991 - 2001
Hydroprocessing Engineer responsible for design and technical service of high pressure hydroprocessing refinery plants.

Field Test Manager
1985 - 1991
Developing uses for Ebonex ceramic- an electrical conductive suboxide of titania.