About Us
Drilling Fluid Expertise
Founded in Stavanger, Norway, in 2010, Intelligent Mud Solutions (IMS) develops autonomous drilling fluid measurement systems and software for onshore and offshore operations.
RheoSense and RheoMax capture rig-site measurements, while RheoSuite brings the data together for visualization, reporting and decision support. Frequent measurements complement scheduled mud checks and give rig crews and remote specialists a shared view of fluid performance.
Our field experience spans the North Sea, the Middle East, West Africa, Australia and the Americas. Deployments have included land rigs, artificial islands, jackups, semisubmersibles and drillships.
Our Vision
To make reliable, real-time fluid insight a routine part of drilling operations.
We combine autonomous measurements, clear data and practical field support to help teams understand fluid changes, make informed decisions and use resources more efficiently.
Meet the IMS Team
Our team brings together drilling engineers, field specialists, developers and researchers. We work across hardware, software and operations to support customers on site and remotely.
CEO
Pål Erik Johannessen
Pål Erik combines offshore engineering and installation experience with business leadership. He first joined IMS in 2015 and has held project management, operations and CEO roles. He holds an electromechanical degree from the Royal Norwegian Navy.
Manager Automation
Pierina Fonseca
Pierina coordinates field operations and client requirements, managing schedules, technical documentation and communication across engineering, service and commercial teams.
CTO
George G. Smith
George leads IMS’s technology development, drawing on experience in sensors, automation and real-time analytics. He has played a central role in developing RheoSense, RheoMax and the RheoSuite software platform.
Operational Excellence Engineer
Fawzi Chamssine
Fawzi holds a PhD in petroleum engineering and has worked as a fluids field engineer and researcher. He applies that experience to process optimization and drilling operations.
CHRO & QHSE Manager
Monica F. Johannessen
Monica leads human resources, quality, health, safety and environmental management at IMS. Her work brings together people management and the requirements of day-to-day operations.
Research And Development Engineer
Bharti Bharti
Bharti holds a PhD in applied mathematics and has conducted postdoctoral research in fluid mechanics. This background supports IMS’s research into complex fluid behavior and real-time measurement.
DCC & Legal
Magdalena Prokop
Magdalena manages technical records, contractual documentation and document control across IMS operations. As Document Controller and Legal Advisor, she supports accurate records, consistent processes and regulatory compliance.
Data Analyst
Eyasu G. Michael
Eyasu brings experience in control systems engineering, sensor calibration and field commissioning. He supports the installation and reliable operation of IMS technology in demanding onshore and offshore environments.
Fluid Specialist
Reagan W. James
Reagan brings decades of experience in drilling fluids, mud engineering and rig-site optimization. He supports field deployments, performance reviews and the adaptation of real-time fluid systems to customers’ operational needs.