Manuj co-leads the investment research team at Ross Smith Energy Group. He specializes in the research and analysis of unconventional resources (Shales, CBM, tight gas) and the companies involved in those plays. Over his eight years with the firm, he has completed several hundred company evaluations, both public and private for institutional investors. Prior to joining Ross Smith he designed derivatives learning programs for the Montreal Exchange. He obtained his Bachelor of Commerce Degree with distinction from the University of Calgary and has earned the FRM and CFA charters. Mr. Nikhanj has also received multiple scholastic awards from investment institutes such as the Canadian Securities Institute.

Rob received his Bachelors of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of British Columbia in 1983. Prior to joining ITG Investment Research (formerly RSEG) in 2004, Rob spent over four years at Talisman Energy as the Engineering Team Leader for Saskatchewan and Team Leader for Coal Bed Methane. Prior to that Rob was the Engineering Coordinator for Shell Canada's East Coast Deepwater Team. During his 12 years at Shell Rob also had a 5 year stint in the Sultanate of Oman where his last position there was as Head of Maintenance Support for Petroleum Development Oman.

A chemical engineer, David worked 5 years for Talisman Energy before joining RSEG in 2007. He spent three years as an exploitation engineer in the Lloydminster area of Western Canada, developing and executing multi-well programs, implementing waterflood schemes, evaluating A&D opportunities and managing reserves at various properties. In addition, David spent 2-1/2 years in production operations in the Southern Alberta Foothills area, an area characterized by deep structural sour oil and gas plays. He was responsible for facility and pipeline construction, field facility modeling and optimization, and technical troubleshooting. David Howard is registered as a professional engineer in the Province of Alberta. He received a Bachelors of Engineering Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Western Ontario in 2001.

Samir has about 13 years of energy industry experience, from designing refineries as a process engineer to managing a natural gas storage start-up. Prior to joining Ross Smith Energy in December 2009, he was Vice President Finance at Era Gas Storage, a natural gas midstream company. He spent two years at Entergy Corp., a utility in the U.S. Southeast, valuing projects and analyzing deals. Prior to completing his MBA, he spent five years at Fluor Corp. as a process engineer. He holds a bachelor of science in chemical engineering from the University of Alberta and an MBA from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon. Samir’s financial modeling, deal negotiation and commodity markets expertise expand and enhance Ross Smith’s financial team.

Darrel joined Ross Smith in 2009 after graduating with distinction with a finance major from the University of Alberta’s commerce program. He was inducted into the Golden Key International Honor Society in 2008 based on academic achievement. While pursuing his degree Darrel also worked for the City of Calgary and TenarisPrudential. Darrel deepens Ross Smith’s financial team and contributes to company valuations, oil sands assessments and hedging program analyses.

Caitlyn joined ITG IR in 2011 after graduating from the University of Calgary in 2007 with a bachelor of commerce, obtaining a dual major in finance and risk management. She previously worked as an analyst with Mackie Research Capital’s investment banking group. Caitlyn obtained her financial management advisor designation in 2008 and is a 2013 Level III CFA candidate. She deepens ITG IR’s financial team by contributing to company valuations and financial modeling.