[Kevin Praet (Adm)]

Hello Enterprise Analytics Community Members,

I hope all is well! We are one week away from our April (2023) Enterprise Analytics Community Conversation and want to get you excited about the session taking place. On Thursday, April 27 at 1:00 PM CT, we’ll be joined by the following speakers who will be leading panel themed discussion around the topic, “Doing Analytics in the Cloud (Part 3).”

– Alex Preston, Sr. Manager, Analytics Platform (Entergy)

– Jerry Casarella, Director of Analytics Infrastructure and Solutions (PSEG)

– Andy Kapp, Lead Enterprise Architecture (Evergy)

– Norv Clontz, Director, Data Science & Innovation (Duke Energy)

– Kimberly Sorrell, Director Information Management Office (Southern Company)

– Dan Smilowitz, Head of Enterprise Data & Analytics (Consolidated Edison)

Learn more about this session and our speakers below!

Session Description:

Many utilities are moving to the cloud and “doing analytics in the cloud”, which has led to many questions that members would like to discuss with one another. Join us for part three of this three-part panel discussion series where YOU, members of the Enterprise Analytics Community, helped us hone in on the specific focus areas you want to discuss on this topic.

The Enterprise Analytics Community Leadership Team put together a poll that helped us focus this discussion. Through this poll, the members of this community submitted their top three focus areas of “doing analytics in the cloud” and a massive list of questions they wanted to disucss with other UAI utility members. The information submitted through this poll helped guide us to a discussion about the beginning stages (part 1), intermediate stages (part 2) and advanced stages (part 3) of “doing analytics in the cloud”.

Ultimately, we hope you will hear about the different approaches of “doing analytics in the cloud”, including best practices and lessons learned.

Speaker: Alex Preston, Sr. Manager, Analytics Platform (Entergy)

Alex Preston is Entergy’s Sr Mgr over their Analytics Platform within their Business Data & Insight group. He is currently helping lead Entergy’s cloud journey to replace their data lake with all new cloud-based tools. Alex has been with Entergy for 15 years and held roles across the organization in Finance, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, and IT. 

Speaker: Jerry Casarella, Director of Analytics Infrastructure and Solutions (PSEG)

Jerry Casarella is a husband and father of 2 and currently, the Director of Analytics Architecture and Solution at NJ’s largest utility company, PSE&G, where he has also worked as an Enterprise Architect on a variety of large-scale IT projects in various business domains: Smart Operations, Grid Modernization, Customer Operations, Renewable Energy Services, Power Generation. He is currently responsible for shaping the analytics architecture strategy and oversees the planning and execution of all data architecture activities, including coordinating and directing the design, development, and implementation of data analytics solutions. Jerry works closely with business area executives to align business strategies with analytics technology plans and corresponding data governance programs.

Speaker: Andy Kapp, Lead Enterprise Architecture (Evergy)

Andy Kapp is a Lead Enterprise Architect at Evergy, an energy utility located in Kansas and Missouri. Since 2001 he has primarily worked in positions focusing on data management, analytics and enterprise architecture. Andy specializes in strategies to help improve delivery of sustainable self-service technologies, democratize data and analytics and assist practitioners converge the missions of IT and the business/operations. 

Speaker: Norv Clontz, Director, Data Science & Innovation (Duke Energy)

Norv Clontz is the Director of Data Science Innovation at Duke Energy, where he is responsible for leading advanced analytics initiatives and developing internal competency in emerging areas such as deep learning for video & image analytics and natural language processing. His previous experience at the utility includes roles in Grid Solutions, Customer Insights, Telecoms, Customer PMO, and Natural Gas. Prior to joining Duke Energy, Norv led the business analytics practice at a management and IT consulting firm.

Speaker: Kimberly Sorrell, Director Information Management Office (Southern Company)

Kim Sorrell has been in technology for over 25 years, having begun as a software developer prior to becoming a data architect and leading broad enterprise efforts.  She has worked in multiple industries including Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, and Insurance in addition to the Utilities space.  As a leader over the past decade, her passion is driving change and efficiency from effective use of data through governance, analytics, and artificial intelligence.  She enjoys continuously learning about the art of the possible and received a Master’s in Machine Learning from Georgia Tech in 2021.  

Speaker: Dan Smilowitz, Head of Enterprise Data & Analytics (Consolidated Edison)

Dan is a utility data & analytics leader proficient in developing strategies to deliver business value through analytics products. Dan has a passion for building diverse teams and executive stakeholder management to boost data fluency. 

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Thanks and I look forward to connecting next week!

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Kevin Praet
Membership Coordinator
Utility Analytics Institute (UAI)
Boulder CO
315-440-3033
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-03-2023 13:08
From: Kevin Praet
Subject: Upcoming April (2023) Community Conversation

Hello Enterprise Analytics Community Members,

I hope all is well! With April just kicking off, I wanted to reach out and get you excited for our April (2023) Enterprise Analytics Community Conversation. On Thursday, April 27 at 1:00 PM CT we’ll be joined by the following speakers who will be leading a panel themed discussion around, “Part 3: Doing Analytics in the Cloud“

– Alex Preston, Sr. Manager, Analytics Platform (Entergy)

– Jerry Casarella, Director of Analytics Infrastructure and Solutions (PSEG)

– Andy Kapp, Lead Enterprise Architecture (Evergy)

– Norv Clontz, Director, Data Science & Innovation (Duke Energy)

– Kimberly Sorrell, Director Information Management Office (Southern Company)

– Dan Smilowitz, Head of Enterprise Data & Analytics (Consolidated Edison)

I’ll be providing more information on this session, including our Microsoft Teams credentials, one week prior to our meeting but you can always learn more about each of our upcoming Community Conversations on our Events Page HERE.

If you have any questions in the meantime please reach out to me at kpraet@utilityanalytics.com.

 

Thanks!

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Kevin Praet
Membership Coordinator
Utility Analytics Institute (UAI)
Boulder CO
315-440-3033
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