Don Shafer

Austin, Texas Area United States

Chief Safety, Security, Health and Environment Officer, Athens Group, LLC

Technology / Software / Internet

As cofounder and technical fellow, Don Shafer developed Athens Group’s oil and gas practice and leads engineers in delivering software services for exploration, production, and pipeline monitoring systems for clients such as BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, and Shell. He led groups developing and marketing hardware and software products for Motorola, AMD, and Crystal Semiconductor. Shafer managed a large PC product group producing award-winning audio components for Apple. From the development of low-level software drivers to the selection and monitoring of semiconductor facilities, he has led key product and process efforts. He received a BS from the United States Air Force Academ.