Poat Givens
About Poat Givens
Poat Givens is the Director of Application Development at bp, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in application development and project management, having worked for various companies in the Houston, Texas area over the past two decades.
Current Position at BP
Poat Givens serves as the Director of Application Development at BP, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing application development initiatives within the organization. His leadership focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and driving technological advancements in application solutions.
Previous Experience in Application Development
Prior to his current role, Poat Givens worked at EDF Energy Services as the Director of Application Development for 10 months in 2022. He also held the position of Application Development Manager at EDF Energy Services from 2019 to 2021. His experience includes managing application development projects and leading teams to deliver effective technology solutions.
Career Background in IT Management
Poat Givens has an extensive background in IT management, having worked as an IT Project Manager at Champion Energy Services from 2015 to 2017 and at National Oilwell Varco from 2010 to 2015. He also served as the Manager of Technology and Lead Web Developer at Continental Airlines from 2006 to 2010. His roles have involved project management, team leadership, and technology implementation.
Academic Qualifications
Poat Givens earned a Master of Business Administration from Our Lady of the Lake University, completing his studies from 2002 to 2004. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems from the University of Houston-Downtown, which he completed from 1997 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in both business and technology.
Teaching Experience
From 1999 to 2006, Poat Givens worked as an Associate Professor at Lone Star College. In this capacity, he contributed to the academic development of students, sharing his knowledge in information technology and related fields. His teaching experience complements his practical industry expertise.