Her Story
About Roshani
Roshani OBryan serves as Global Director for Process Engineering at John Think in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In this role, she leads the process engineering team and supports three product lines focused on TO flares, vapor controls, recovery, and emission control. She entered the oil and gas industry in 2006 immediately after completing her PhD, beginning as an R&D engineer at Baker Hill. Over the following years, she gained experience across operations, sales, and product line roles before returning to engineering. In 2019, she moved to John Think as engineering director for the process burner group and advanced to her current global position. Her technical expertise encompasses engineering problem solving, computational fluid dynamics, new product development, and R&D. She earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, a master's degree in aerospace, and a PhD in biomechanical engineering from Oklahoma State University. Roshani participates in professional organizations including API, AFRC, and the Society of Petroleum Engineers. She attributes her success to her father's influence as an engineer who modeled hard work and problem solving, as well as supportive bosses who provided diverse opportunities and recognized her strengths in math and science. She values integrity above all and advises young professionals, especially women, to explore multiple career areas rather than limiting themselves to one path.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Roshani
01What do you attribute your success to?
My success comes from my dad's influence as an engineer who showed me hard work and problem-solving, along with great bosses who gave me opportunities across different roles and encouraged my talent in math and science.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
If you design something, go put it together yourself so you understand what the manufacturer and installer need to face.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don't corner your career to one area, stay open to explore different opportunities like operations, sales, and engineering to become a better problem solver and understand supply chain and customers.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge is the talent gap with generational workforce leaving, needing strategies to bring STEM talent, train them, and manage knowledge transfer as 30-40 year veterans retire in the next 5-10 years.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity is the most important value.
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