Filip Valica
About Filip Valica
Filip Valica serves as the Product Line Director for Custom Products and Tooling at Forum Energy Technologies, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in engineering and management, with previous roles at Cameron, Baker Hughes, and Harkand, and holds an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin.
Current Role at Forum Energy Technologies
Filip Valica serves as the Product Line Director for Custom Products and Tooling at Forum Energy Technologies. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the development and launch of new custom products. Valica leads the Forum Subsea team in repurposing intellectual property across various brands and product lines, ensuring alignment with business objectives. His role involves synthesizing information to address complex challenges and delivering solutions that meet client needs.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Management
Before joining Forum Energy Technologies, Filip Valica gained extensive experience in engineering and management roles. He worked at Cameron as Engineer III from 2007 to 2011 and later served as Engineering Manager for Subsea at Forum from 2011 to 2014. His tenure at Harkand as Engineering Manager, Deepwater, from 2014 to 2016 further solidified his expertise in the field. Valica also held the position of Product Owner at Baker Hughes for eight months in 2018-2019.
Consulting Experience and Leadership Roles
Filip Valica has engaged in consulting projects, including roles as Team Member and Team Lead for McCombs MBA+ Consulting Projects at West Fourth Partners and Sunsign Services, respectively. These experiences allowed him to apply his business acumen while leading teams to deliver impactful solutions. Since 2021, he has also been a Fellow at Congress Avenue Ventures, further diversifying his professional portfolio.
Education and Academic Background
Filip Valica holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied from 2020 to 2022. Prior to his MBA, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and completed the Business Foundations Program at the same university from 1999 to 2004. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both engineering and business principles.
Skills in Client Engagement and Team Mentorship
Filip Valica is known for his proactive engagement with clients, identifying their needs and championing desirable outcomes. He drives high-impact initiatives that align with broader business objectives while articulating success for stakeholders. Valica also emphasizes mentorship, fostering collaboration and innovation within teams to maximize their potential and effectiveness.