About Us
Finding Inspiration at Every Turn
Alex Korshunov, Inventor and Founder
Alex Korshunov is an experienced drilling engineer and inventor with a career spanning over three decades in the oil and gas industry.
Education: Graduated from Tomsk University, Russia, in 1987 with a specialization in drilling oil and gas wells.
Global Experience: Moved to Canada in 1999 and began his career on drilling rigs in 2000, initially working as a roughneck while overcoming language barriers.
Career Progression: Advanced to MWD engineer in 2005 and directional driller in 2006, gaining extensive hands-on experience across multiple companies and countries.
Innovation: While working as a directional driller, he identified challenges in managing mud motors and developed a concept for a more reliable and efficient control system.
Patents: In 2011, he formalized his idea into a device for controlled wellbore deviation and initiated the patent process. By 2018, he secured patents in both the United States and Canada.
Current Work: Together with a team of colleagues and friends, Alex is developing the prototype of Klin, an innovative tool designed to improve directional drilling operations.
Future Vision: The team is focused on securing funding to bring the project to industrial scale, with two planned product lines — Klin-H (Hydraulic) and Klin-EM (Electromechanical).
Vlad Kosivchenko
Professional Engineer with over 35 years of experience in engineering, complemented by extensive field activities. Skilled in handling a variety of process equipment in the Oil & Gas sector, including Drilling Rig packages.
Managed a portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations, from concept to completion in a multidisciplinary environment.
Vlad is deeply driven by the potential for innovative technologies, particularly in RSS technology, and strategies to reduce carbon emissions, promote environmental stewardship, and transition our world towards a more sustainable and cleaner energy future.
Egor Gerasimenko
Egor graduated with distinction from the University of Calgary in 2013 with a degree in Software Engineering. His career spans numerous contract roles across diverse sectors in both Canada and the US, including healthcare technology, municipal government, real estate platforms, enterprise ISP software, financial services, education, and digital content management.
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He brings his diverse experience and problem-solving skills to bolster the Klin team as it navigates through startup challenges. His focus is on advisory and consulting responsibilities, supporting business development, operations, and strategic decision-making. He regularly engages with investors, advisors, and clients, and also provides hands-on technical support for areas such as website and domain management.
Our Story
From Idea to Innovation
​​After identifying the challenges of reactive torque in 2006, the vision for a new solution began to take shape. The concept was clear: create a device that could provide controlled wellbore deviation, making directional drilling more reliable and efficient.
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By 2011, the idea had matured into a concrete design, and the patent process was initiated. This marked the transition from a personal insight to a formal innovation. Years of field experience and careful analysis of directional drilling practices across different companies and countries laid the foundation for this breakthrough.
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In 2018, the vision was validated with patents granted in both the United States and Canada. This milestone confirmed the originality and potential of the invention, opening the door to further development.
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Today, the focus is on transforming the patented concept into reality. Together with a team of colleagues and friends, the Klin prototype is
under development. The mission is clear: secure funding, build an industrial model, and bring the technology into practical application.
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Looking ahead, two product lines are planned:
Klin-H (Hydraulic): A robust solution leveraging hydraulic systems for precise control.
Klin-EM (Electromechanical): An advanced design integrating electromechanical systems for enhanced adaptability.
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This journey — from the first spark of an idea to patents and prototype development — reflects a commitment to innovation, persistence, and the future of directional drilling.