Jun An
About Jun An
Jun An is a Senior Director of Product at Solugen, with over 8 years of experience in product development and engineering in the chemical industry. He has previously held various roles at Halliburton and Solugen, focusing on innovation and sustainability.
Current Role at Solugen
Jun An serves as the Senior Director of Product at Solugen, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leading product development initiatives that emphasize innovation and sustainability within the chemical industry. He utilizes proprietary chemienzymatic technology and green chemistry principles to create novel solutions. An also oversees the company's intellectual property strategy and portfolio, working closely with both internal and external legal counsel.
Previous Experience at Halliburton
Before joining Solugen, Jun An worked at Halliburton in various engineering roles. He served as a Research & Development Scientist from 2017 to 2019 in Houston, Texas, where he contributed to multiple patents in the field of subterranean fracturing. His earlier positions included Field Engineer roles in Grand Junction, Colorado, Vernal, Utah, and Farmington, New Mexico, from 2014 to 2017. An's diverse experiences at Halliburton provided him with a solid foundation in engineering and product development.
Career Progression at Solugen
Jun An's career at Solugen began in 2019 as a Product Development Engineer, where he worked for two months. He then advanced to Head of Product, a position he held for one year, before becoming Director of Product for 11 months. His progression culminated in his current role as Senior Director of Product, reflecting his expertise and leadership in product development within the organization.
Education and Certification
Jun An earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder, completing his studies from 2008 to 2013. In addition to his degree, he possesses a certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT), which enhances his professional qualifications and expertise in the field of chemical engineering.
Background in Photography
Earlier in his career, Jun An worked as a photographer at All Digital Photo & Video from 2008 to 2012 in Lafayette, Colorado. This experience provided him with a creative perspective that complements his technical skills in engineering and product development.