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Namibia Oil and Gas Conference

12-15 August 2025
Mercure Hotel Windhoek, Namibia


 

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Namibia OGC

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Donovan Davids

Donovan Davids

CEOO, DGD Investments CC

A multifaceted professional with a deep-rooted passion for technology, markets, and energy systems that drive real-world impact. 

Over the past decade, I’ve built a diverse career across technical operations, IT support, financial trading, and field safety , each role sharpening my adaptability, precision, and problem-solving mindset.

My journey began in customer-facing roles that laid the foundation for strong communication and relationship building skills I’ve carried into every field since. 

From the retail floors at CNA and Airtime City to managing logistics at Quality Tyres in Tsumeb, I learned early on how to stay grounded, responsive, and highly organized.

The real pivot in my career came during my time as a Geological Field Technician at Pioneer Energy, where I was responsible for oil and gas sampling. 

That hands-on exposure sparked something deeper in me, A lasting interest in oil, gas, and the evolution of green fuels. 

It was where I first connected science, systems, and sustainability—and it became a personal mission I’ve followed ever since.

I continued to strengthen my foundation in risk and operational reliability through safety roles at HHK and the Husab Uranium Mine, where I navigated high-risk environments, implemented compliance protocols, and supported on-the-ground teams with diligence and integrity.

Since 2013, I’ve also carved out a parallel path as a full-time Forex trader, where I apply both 

Technical and fundamental analysis to consistently make profitable trades. and keep me upto date on new tech and what is "going on" in the world. 

Trading has tested and refined my ability to think fast, stay calm under pressure, and make sound decisions in volatile conditions , skills that blend seamlessly with my technical and strategic mindset.

My role as a PC Technician and Systems Analyst at Pratelova Universal Investments allowed me to deepen my technical acumen. 

I managed infrastructure, performed diagnostics, and optimized internal systems. 

I’m proficient across Microsoft, Linux, and Mac OS environments, and always looking for smarter, more efficient workflows—especially through automation and scripting.

Most recently, I’ve been expanding my skills into cybersecurity and call center operations, and I’ve majored in Computer Forensics as part of my training with Offensive Security. I thrive on challenges, and I’m constantly evolving to meet the needs of a world that’s more connected and more digital every day.

Outside of work, I channel my creativity into visual storytelling , especially portraiture and conceptual photography and or reading and  writing non-fiction . 

That paired with my analytical core gives me a unique way of interpreting systems and storytelling, whether it’s through images, data, or design.  
As of 2025, I’m honored to be a selected speaker at NOGC where I’ll be presenting insights drawn from both technical experience and broader perspectives on energy innovation and systemic resilience. 

I see this not as a destination, but as part of a bigger journey , one where I continue contributing, learning, and helping shape what’s next.