About me
Jonathan Klein's career began in 2003 as an automation engineer specializing in the Energy industry.
In early 2009, Jonathan spun off Audubon Engineering's Automation Department to co-found a new company, Cimation, an operations consulting company that delivers secure technology solutions to the global energy industry. Since Cimation's inception, Jonathan has served in the role of CEO and is responsible for shaping the overall vision of the company, strategic planning, reporting to Board of Directors, recruiting key talent, overseeing business development, marketing, and operations. Other responsibilities include developing contracting strategies with clients and forming alliance partnerships with vendors, subcontractors, and OEM’s.
Accenture closed its acquisition of Cimation in December 2015, expanding Consulting, Digital & Cyber Security Services to better serve Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Chemicals, Metals & Mining Clients.
In 2019, Jonathan founded a new technology startup, Teknoir, to realize his vision of Operational AI.
Forbes ranked Jonathan #13 in its America's Most Promising CEOs Under 35 list.
Finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2013 Award in the Gulf Coast Area
The OGM Magazine featured Mr. Klein in its Winter 2012 Up & Coming Spotlight which recognizes young professionals working in the Energy Industry.
Active member of YPO (Houston Chapter) since 2014.
Specialties: Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition, Business Development, Operations Management, Forecasting, Business Plan Development, M&A, Industrial Automation, Artificial Intelligence, IIoT, Digital Transformation.