[Kevin Praet (Adm)]

Hello Enterprise Analytics Community Members,

I hope all is well! We are one week away from our September (2023) Enterprise Analytics Community Conversation and want to get you excited about the session taking place. On Thursday, September 28 at 1:00 PM CT, we’ll be joined by the following speakers who will be leading part 2 of our Data Governance Series around, “Enabling Enterprise Analytics: Navigating the Path to Effective Data Governance.” 

Hannah Ball, Analytics Solutions Architect – Tacoma Power

Kelly Laurie, Director-Information Technology – City Utilities of Springfield

Joseph Katon, Manager, Customer Program Analytics – Duke Energy

Learn more about this session and our speakers below!

Session Description:

In this panel discussion, we delve into the critical aspects of data governance in the context of enterprise analytics. Join industry experts as they share insights, strategies, and best practices to navigate the path towards effective data governance in enabling enterprise analytics initiatives. Discover the key considerations, challenges, and opportunities involved in establishing robust data governance frameworks that foster data quality, privacy, security, and compliance. Gain valuable perspectives on aligning organizational goals, defining data ownership and responsibilities, implementing data governance processes, and leveraging technology solutions to maximize the power of enterprise analytics in driving business excellence. Whether you are a data professional, analyst, or executive, this session equips you with practical knowledge and actionable insights to unlock the full potential of data governance within enterprise analytics.

Speaker: Hannah Ball, Analytics Solutions Architect (Tacoma Power)

Hannah Ball is a Data Architect at Tacoma Public Utilities where she focuses on fostering data literacy, refining data governance, and building connections between people and data. Key projects during her tenure include the implementation of a comprehensive data catalog, devising governance protocols within the data lake ecosystem, and introducing a mentoring initiative aimed at enhancing analyst skills across the organization. 

Speaker: Kelly Laurie, Director-Information Technology (City Utilities of Springfield)

Kelly Laurie serves as the Director of Information Technology at City Utilities of Springfield and has been with the company for 31 years. His current responsibilities include IT infrastructure, Cyber Security, Applications Development, Desktop Support, Voice Over IP, Business Intelligence, Geographical Information Systems. Kelly has a BS in Computer Information Systems from Missouri State University and Master of Business Administration from Drury University. 

Speaker: Joseph Katon, Manager, Customer Program Analytics (Duke Energy)

Joseph Katon serves as the Manager, Customer Program Analytics at Duke Energy where he manages Duke Energy’s products & services, advanced analytics, business side analytics org, regulated account program query & data governance, and is also a corporate enterprise SAS owner. Joseph is originally from South Florida but currently lives outside Charlotte, NC. 

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Thanks and we 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: 09-01-2023 11:05
From: Kevin Praet
Subject: Upcoming September (2023) Community Conversation

Hello Enterprise Analytics Community Members,

I hope all is well! With September just kicking off, I wanted to reach out and get you excited for our September (2023) Enterprise Analytics Community Conversation. On Thursday, September 28 at 1:00 PM CT we’ll be joined by the following speakers who will be leading a panel discussion around, “Enabling Enterprise Analytics: Navigating the Path to Effective Data Governance“

Hannah Ball, Analytics Solutions Architect – Tacoma Power

Kelly Laurie, Director-Information Technology – City Utilities of Springfield

Joseph Katon, Manager, Customer Program Analytics – Duke Energy

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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