[Kevin Praet (Adm)]

Hello UAI Members,

Happy Wednesday and I hope all is well! While on site at UA Week (during a discussion around statistics) an attendee shared a great quote from Mark Twain which I wanted to share with you all below. I’m sure several of you have math/statistics quotes (both serious and funny!) and encourage you to share below alongside me.

“Facts are stubborn but statistics are more pliable”

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

Hello Natural Gas Analytics Community Members,

I hope all is well! We are just under one week away from our October (2023) Natural Gas Analytics Community Conversation (taking place in-person at UA Week) and want to get you excited about the session taking place. 

*Please see below for important information on this session including topics being discussed, speaker/facilitator info, and where will be meeting on site. This Community Conversation will only be available in-person (no virtual option will be offered) and encourage those who have not yet registered for UA Week to do so HERE. If you have any questions regarding this Community Conversation please reach out to me at kpraet@utilityanalytics.com.

Session Description:

Join us for a dynamic session that covers two important topics. First, we’ll delve into Generative AI with a focus on the art of the possible within natural gas analytics. We’ll explore how organizations are currently utilizing ChatGPT5 and the art of the possible with this technology. Additionally, we’ll discuss other examples of Generative AI, such as Databricks’ open-sourced Dolly, Microsoft’s private sandboxes, AI-based career trajectory assignments, and IBM Watson’s applications. We’ll also address data privacy safeguards, availability of AI applications for employees, handling incorrect connections in AI-generated data, and the level of AI adoption in different industries. In the second part of the session, we’ll discuss the advancement and changing safety culture in natural gas utilities. Through small group breakout sessions, we’ll cover topics like contractor safety, fostering psychological safety, ergonomics safety, preventing fatalities, regulatory frameworks, leadership and management’s role, training and education, risk assessment and management, technology and innovation, employee engagement and communication, continuous improvement and lessons learned, and collaboration and industry partnerships. We’ll conclude with real-world examples and an opportunity to share your company’s collaborations with data analytics organizations.

Topic 1: Exploring Generative AI and the Art of the Possible for Natural Gas Analytics

Topic 2: Advancement of and Changing the Safety Culture in Natural Gas Utilities

Meeting Room: Ligurian I

Meeting Date/Time: Tuesday, October 31 at 9:30 ET

Speakers/Facilitators:

Chris Ivanov, Director of Forecasting and Optimization (Madison Gas and Electric)

Pavel Ozhogin, Director, Data Science (National Grid)

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

Hello Grid Analytics Community Members,

I hope all is well! We are just under one week away from our October (2023) Grid Analytics Community Conversation (taking place in-person at UA Week) and want to get you excited about the session taking place. 

*Please see below for important information on this session including topics being discussed, speaker/facilitator info, and where will be meeting on site. This Community Conversation will only be available in-person (no virtual option will be offered) and encourage those who have not yet registered for UA Week to do so HERE. If you have any questions regarding this Community Conversation please reach out to me at kpraet@utilityanalytics.com.

Session Description:

Join us for an engaging session featuring small group breakout discussions and a collective sharing of insights, as we explore two pivotal topics shaping the future of grid analytics. In the first topic, “EVs and Grid Analytics: Driving the Future Together,” participants will delve into the synergistic relationship between electric vehicles and grid analytics, discussing strategies to optimize charging infrastructure, manage load variability, and unlock the full potential of electric mobility within the energy ecosystem. The second topic, “FERC 2222: Revolutionizing Grid Analytics for Energy Resilience,” will focus on the transformative impact of FERC Order 2222, empowering participants to explore how this regulatory milestone is reshaping grid analytics, facilitating the integration of distributed energy resources, and paving the way for enhanced energy resilience. Engage in thought-provoking discussions and collectively discover innovative approaches to drive a sustainable and resilient energy future.

Topic 1: EVs and Grid Analytics: Driving the Future Together

Topic 2: FERC 2222: Revolutionizing Grid Analytics for Energy Resilience

Meeting Room: Tuscan II

Meeting Date/Time: Tuesday, October 31 at 9:30 ET

Speakers/Facilitators:

Junhui Zhao, Manager of Data Science (Eversource)

Junhui Zhao is the Manager of Advanced Engineering Analytics with Eversource Energy, Berlin, CT, USA, where he leads efforts to explore and demonstrate the applications of big data and AI technologies in power systems. Before joining Eversource, he was a Principal Quantitative Engineer at ComEd in 2022 and was an Associate Professor with tenure at the University of New Haven, CT, 2014-2021. He received a Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from Wayne State University, Detroit, USA, in 2014. 

Po-Chen Chen, Data Science Manager (Exelon)

Po-Chen Chen is currently the Manager of Data Science in the Infrastructure and Safety Analytics team in Exelon Corporation. Po-Chen has background in data science, power system engineering, and IT. In his most recent role at Sentient Energy, he focused on agile product development to develop predictive analytics using waveform classification for outage detection.

Ken McCabe, Sr. Data Scientist (Pepco Holdings)

Ken McCabe is a Sr. Data Scientist at Pepco Holdings – An Exelon Company. In addition to this role, he also serves as Community Engagement Chair for the Washington D.C. chapter of Developing Young Professionals (DYP), an Exelon Employee Resource Group. He holds a B.A. and MBA specializing in Data Analytics & Digital Technologies from Loyola University Maryland.  

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Thanks and we look forward to connecting in-person next week!

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

Hello Enterprise Analytics Community Members,

I hope all is well! We are just under one week away from our October (2023) Enterprise Analytics Community Conversation (taking place in-person at UA Week) and want to get you excited about the session taking place. 

*Please see below for important information on this session including topics being discussed, speaker/facilitator info, and where will be meeting on site. This Community Conversation will only be available in-person (no virtual option will be offered) and encourage those who have not yet registered for UA Week to do so HERE. If you have any questions regarding this Community Conversation please reach out to me at kpraet@utilityanalytics.com.

Session Description:

Join us for an engaging session that explores two essential topics in the world of enterprise analytics. In the first part, we will delve into Centers of Excellence (CoEs) for Analytics, examining their structures, types, and what has proven successful or not. Through small group breakout discussions, participants will share their experiences and insights, covering organizational models, governance structures, and best practices for optimal CoE implementation. In the second part, we will tackle change management, focusing on internal marketing to promote analytics teams, drive adoption, and overcome cultural challenges. Additionally, we will discuss strategies for engaging senior executives as change management champions. Through interactive discussions, participants will exchange valuable ideas, lessons learned, and practical strategies. Together, we will shape the future of enterprise analytics excellence.

Topic 1: Centers of Excellence for Analytics: Structure, Types, What’s Worked/What Hasn’t?

Topic 2: Change Management: internal marketing to promote the team and their capabilities, drive adoption and awareness, cultural challenges to innovate data analytics solutions, how to help drive senior executives to be champions of change management/part of this effort

Meeting Room: Ligurian II/III

Meeting Date/Time: Tuesday, October 31 at 9:30 ET

Speakers/Facilitators:

Sarah Green, Director of Analytics (Consumers Energy)

Sarah Green is the Data & Analytic Services Manager for Consumers Energy, leading the team responsible for the company’s overall analytic strategy, reporting and analytic platforms, and data and analytics talent enablement. She has been working in the data space for nearly a decade. Sarah has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) focused on Informatics from the University of Michigan. 

Andy Kapp, Lead Data Scientist (Evergy)

Andy Kapp is a Lead Data Scientist 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. 

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Thanks and we look forward to connecting in-person next week!

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

Hello Customer Analytics Community Members,

I hope all is well! We are just under one week away from our October (2023) Customer Analytics Community Conversation (taking place in-person at UA Week) and want to get you excited about the session taking place. 

*Please see below for important information on this session including topics being discussed, speaker/facilitator info, and where will be meeting on site. This Community Conversation will only be available in-person (no virtual option will be offered) and encourage those who have not yet registered for UA Week to do so HERE. If you have any questions regarding the session, please reach out to me at kpraet@utilityanalytics.com.

Session Description:

Join us for an engaging session that combines small group breakout discussions with larger group interactions as we delve into two important topics: “Using AI in Customer Analytics” and “Driving Business Success: Unleashing the Power of Analytics in Price Plan Transitions.” In the first part, we will explore the diverse AI tools used in customer analytics, such as sentiment analysis, marketing strategy development, automated customer support, and communication automation. We will also address the need for explainable AI in highly regulated customer service environments. In the second part, we will discuss how utilities are effectively utilizing analytics to transition business customers between price plans. Through real-life examples and discussions on flags, protocols, and analytics for securing buy-in, we will uncover the art of successfully implementing rate switching initiatives. Be prepared for stimulating small group conversations and valuable large group discussions where we will report out the findings from the breakout sessions, offering a comprehensive view of these critical topics. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights and contribute to the collective knowledge in the realm of customer analytics and price plan transitions.

Topic 1: Using AI in Customer Analytics

Topic 2: Driving Business Success: Unleashing the Power of Analytics in Price Plan Transitions

Meeting Room: Tuscan I

Meeting Date/Time: Tuesday, October 31 at 9:30 (ET)

Speakers/Facilitators:

Tim Krall, Director of Customer Analytics (Exelon)

Tim Krall is currently the Director of Analytics for Exelon and is responsible for leading the overall analytics strategy and platform.   Prior to this, Tim was focused solely on customer analytics before taking on an expanded role leading the entire corporate analytics team earlier this year.  Tim’s background, with over 25 years in various positions across Exelon, provides him with a unique expertise across the industry.

Ivan Mejorado, Associate Data Science and Business Intelligence Analyst (El Paso Electric)

Ivan Mejorado is an associate Data Science and Business Intelligence Analyst for El Paso Electric (EPE) who grew up in the border region of El Paso, Texas. Before joining the EPE team, Ivan obtained a master’s in economics with a concentration in data analytics from the University of Texas at El Paso. In the past, Ivan has had diversified experience in machine learning, managerial finance, project management, and public policy. In his free time, Ivan enjoys running, hiking the Franklin Mountains, and spending time with his family and friends on both sides of the border.   

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

Hello Asset Health Analytics Community Members,

I hope all is well! We are just under one week away from our October (2023) Asset Health Analytics Community Conversation and want to get you excited about the session taking place. On Wednesday, October 25 at 2:00 PM CT, we’ll be joined by the following speakers who will be leading a discussion on, “Predictive Maintenance of Utility Assets with Agile Machine Learning and Generative AI.”

Supratik Chaudhuri, Director and Industry Principal – Publicis Sapient 

Claus Agerskov, Lead Data Scientist – Publicis Sapient

Ramon Perez, Director, Data Science – Elder Research

Learn more about this session and our speakers below!

Session Description:

Publicis Sapient’s client, Sira-Kvina, generates 5% of Norway’s energy from seven hydro power sites. It wanted to build predictive models using its IOT and sensor data to determine hydro generator component failure risk and do preemptive maintenance.

The team was able to leverage time series SCADA data + control systems + protection systems + maintenance data, across 16 generators.

– Visual abstract model of the generator systems and components.

– Machine learning sprints to create ML and survival analysis models, 6 years of historical data.

The solution reduced complexity from 1000 to 10 most critical sensors. It also enabled better planning of periodic maintenance schedules and improved predictive performance 5x times.

Next steps: Prototyping the use of large language models (Gen-AI) to determine if operator logs can serve as indicators of upcoming equipment problems

Session Takeaways – Attendees will learn how to:

1. Apply AI/ML to asset component performance and failure

2. Use the insights to align maintenance cycles to improved asset performance

3. Use AI/ML to decompose complex asset models to critical points of failure

4. Deliver AI/ML projects through agile model

5. Discuss findings of LLM (Gen-AI) model implementation

Speaker: Supratik Chaudhuri, Director and Industry Principal – Publicis Sapient 

Speaker: Claus Agerskov, Lead Data Scientist – Publicis Sapient

Speaker: Ramon Perez, Director, Data Science – Elder Research

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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: 10-02-2023 12:01
From: Kevin Praet
Subject: Upcoming October (2023) Community Conversation

Hello Asset Health Community Members,

 

I hope all is well! With October just kicking off, I wanted to reach out and get you excited for our October (2023) Asset Health Community Conversation. On Wednesday, October 25 at 2:00 PM CT we’ll be joined by speakers at Publicis Sapient + a Utility who will be leading a discussion around, “Predictive Maintenance of Utility Assets with Agile Machine Learning Methods.”

  

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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[Kevin Praet (Adm)]

Hello UAI Members,

I want to once again end your Wednesday with some #wisdom in the form of a simple (but all too important) quote from everyone’s favorite childhood hero, Charlie Brown! I want to shout out my colleague @Sandi as well for turning me on to the “It’s The Great Pumpkin” movie which I’m embarssed to say I did not watch until last week … great film Sandi! 

Without further ado here’s an important lesson we can all take from Charlie and the Peanuts gang. If you have a piece of wisdom you would like to share (or maybe just another great Peanuts quote) we’d love to hear from you below!

“What if today we were just grateful for everything?”

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Kevin Praet
Membership Coordinator
Utility Analytics Institute (UAI)
Boulder CO
315-440-3033
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-28-2023 14:30
From: Kevin Praet
Subject: Wisdom Wednesday – Inspiration to Get You Through the Week

Hello UAI Members,

It’s hump day which means we wanted to start another fun #WisdomWednesday thread! Often times with a long weekend coming up, I find myself getting a little more stressed than usual trying to accomplish and get everything done but have found the following quote useful in keeping me relaxed and grounded. There’s no reason why we can’t be relaxed and still accomplish everything on our lists, in fact staying relaxed will only benefit us in the long-run!

“Let go the idea that gentle, relaxed people can’t be superachievers”

UAI Members – If you have a quote or piece of wisdom you would like to share, let us know in the comments section below!

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

Hello Safety Analytics Community Members,

I hope all is well! We are one week away from our October (2023) Safety Analytics Community Conversation and want to get you excited about the session taking place. On Tuesday, October 24 at 2:00 PM CT, we’ll be joined by Jason Mendenhall, President & CEO at Kepler51 who will be leading a discussion around, “Revolutionizing Safety & Efficiency: Using Real-Time Data to Make Proactive Decisions.” As this discussion will be interactive, we encourage you to come prepared with questions and your insight.

Learn more about this session and our speakers below!

Session Description:

In this session, we will take a look at how cutting edge solutions not only enhance safety but also drive remarkable efficiencies and substantial cost savings for some of the largest customers in the world.  The innovation into data-driven decision-making allows a harmonious balance between safety and operational excellence.

Speaker: Jason Mendenhall, President & CEO (Kepler51)

As the President and CEO of Kepler51 Analytics, Jason Mendenhall is passionate about using data to create safer environments and better business outcomes. Jason’s background is steeped in business development and risk analytics, and he is deeply committed to leveraging technology to make significant strides in safety and operational efficiency. 

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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: 10-02-2023 12:03
From: Kevin Praet
Subject: Upcoming October (2023) Community Conversation

Hello Safety Analytics Community Members,

 

I hope all is well! With October just kicking off, I wanted to reach out and get you excited for our October (2023) Safety Analytics Community Conversation. On Tuesday, October 24 at 2:00 PM CT we’ll be joined by speakers at Kepler51 who will be leading a presentation with Q&A and open discussion (Topic TBD).

  

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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[Kevin Praet (Adm)]

Hello Data Science Community Members,

I hope all is well! We are just under one week away from our October (2023) Data Science Community Conversation and want to get you excited about the session taking place. On Tuesday, October 17 at 1:00 PM CT, we’ll be joined by Erik Smith, Climate Resilience Analyst, Energy Systems and Climate Analysis Group at EPRI who will be leading a discussion around, “Leveraging Weather and Climate Data for Power System Applications.” As this discussion will be interactive, we encourage you to come prepared with questions and your inight.

Learn more about this session and our speaker below!

Session Description:

Energy companies, regulators, policymakers, and other industry stakeholders require science-based insights about the future power system and the climate conditions under which it will operate to identify optimal adaptation and resilience investments. To meet this need, EPRI is leading two major initiatives, the Climate READi Initiative and the Load Forecasting Initiative. Through the Climate READi initiative, EPRI is leveraging its collaborative model to convene the global thought leaders and scientific researchers necessary to build an informed and consistent approach to facilitate analysis and application of climate data, while the Load Forecasting Initiative is focused on improving short-term load forecasts as well as developing a framework for long-term load forecasts. This talk will provide an overview of ongoing work in these initiatives to assess currently available climate data and provide guidance for using this data in power system applications. It will also discuss data gaps (i.e., lack of hourly climate projections) and current methods being implemented to fill those gaps. Lastly, this talk will touch on ongoing work to leverage weather and climate data for improved operational and long-term load forecasting.

Speaker: Erik Smith, Climate Resilience Analyst, Energy Systems and Climate Analysis Group (EPRI)

Erik Smith is a Climate Resilience Analyst in the Energy Systems and Climate Analysis Group at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). At EPRI, Dr. Smith leads research on climate impacts and resiliency of the electric power sector. His research focuses on how climate change will alter long-term averages and extreme weather events and the impact these changes could have on resource adequacy, system reliability, long-term load forecasting, among other things.

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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: 10-02-2023 12:02
From: Kevin Praet
Subject: Upcoming October (2023) Community Conversation

Hello Data Science Community Members,

 

I hope all is well! With October just kicking off, I wanted to reach out and get you excited for our October (2023) Data Science Community Conversation. On Tuesday, October 17 at 1:00 PM CT we’ll be joined by Erik Smith, Climate Resilience Analyst, Energy Systems and Climate Analysis Group at EPRI who will be leading a discussion around, “Data Science and Climate Change” (Official Title TBD).

  

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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[Kevin Praet (Adm)]

Hello UAI Members,

I hope all is well! Though it doesn’t feel like it down here in Florida, Fall is officially here and I hope everyone is as excited as I am to dive into some fun/fall activities in the coming weeks. For this week’s #WisdomWednesday thread, I want to keep things light and “Fall-Themed.” For anyone else that has a good Fall related quote, I’d love to hear from you in the replys section below!

“As long as autumn lasts, I shall not have hands, canvas, and colors enough to paint the beautiful things I see.”

(Vincent Van Gogh)

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Kevin Praet
Membership Coordinator
Utility Analytics Institute (UAI)
Boulder CO
315-440-3033
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-28-2023 14:30
From: Kevin Praet
Subject: Wisdom Wednesday – Inspiration to Get You Through the Week

Hello UAI Members,

It’s hump day which means we wanted to start another fun #WisdomWednesday thread! Often times with a long weekend coming up, I find myself getting a little more stressed than usual trying to accomplish and get everything done but have found the following quote useful in keeping me relaxed and grounded. There’s no reason why we can’t be relaxed and still accomplish everything on our lists, in fact staying relaxed will only benefit us in the long-run!

“Let go the idea that gentle, relaxed people can’t be superachievers”

UAI Members – If you have a quote or piece of wisdom you would like to share, let us know in the comments section below!

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

Hello UAI Members,

Happy Friday and I hope all is well! I just wanted to circle back on this questions from last week and see if anyone has experience creating customer engagement scores within their utility and would be willing to connect with a utility team out of Texas to answer a few questions. If you have any insight, please reply to this message below or reach out to me directly at kpraet@utilityanalytics.com. Your help is appreciated as always!

Thanks again!

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Kevin Praet
Membership Coordinator
Utility Analytics Institute (UAI)
Boulder CO
315-440-3033
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-13-2023 13:16
From: Kevin Praet
Subject: Customer Engagement Score – Who Has Experience Developing?

Hello UAI Members,

I’m working with an electric cooperative out of Texas who are in the early stages of creating a customer engagement score. Being in the early stages, they were hoping to connect with other utility teams (preferably other coops) to ask a few questions and get advice on devlopment. Might any members have experience creating customer engagement scores? If so might you be willing to connect directly with our team lead?

Any insight here is appreciated!

Thanks for your help,

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

Hello Customer Analytics Community Members,

Happy Friday and I hope all is well! I just wanted to circle back on this questions from last week and see if anyone has experience creating customer engagement scores within their utility and would be willing to connect with a utility team out of Texas to answer a few questions. If you have any insight, please reply to this message below or reach out to me directly at kpraet@utilityanalytics.com. Your help is appreciated as always!

Thanks again!

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Kevin Praet
Membership Coordinator
Utility Analytics Institute (UAI)
Boulder CO
315-440-3033
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-13-2023 13:18
From: Kevin Praet
Subject: Customer Engagement Score – Who Has Experience Developing?

Hello Customer Analytics Community Members,

I’m working with an electric cooperative out of Texas who are in the early stages of creating a customer engagement score. Being in the early stages, they were hoping to connect with other utility teams (preferably other coops) to ask a few questions and get advice on devlopment. Might any members have experience creating customer engagement scores? If so might you be willing to connect directly with our team lead?

Any insight here is appreciated!

Thanks for your help,

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

Hello UAI Members,

I hope all is well! I want to conclude your Wednesday with a little #wisdom from one of my favorite athletes, Simone Biles! Though this quote is short and simple, I believe it serves as an important reminder that we’re all unique and have more to give.

See below and, as always, if you have a quote you would like to share in our #WisdomWednesday thread I encourage you to reply below.

“I’m not the next Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps… I’m the first Simone Biles.”

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Kevin Praet
Membership Coordinator
Utility Analytics Institute (UAI)
Boulder CO
315-440-3033
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-13-2023 12:01
From: Kevin Praet
Subject: Wisdom Wednesday – Inspiration to Get You Through the Week

Hello UAI Members,

Happy Wednesday and I hope everyone is doing well! Rather than share one quote this week for #WisdomWednesday, I actually wanted to share a short video that contain several great quotes. For those looking for inspiration, I couldn’t recommend their YouTube channel anymore, there’s a lot of great material!

As always if there’s a quote you would like to share, I’d love to hear from you! Please comment in the reply section below.

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

Hello Asset Health Analytics Community Members,

I hope all is well! We are one week away from our September (2023) Asset Health Analytics Community Conversation and want to get you excited about the session taking place. On Wednesday, September 27 at 2:00 PM CT, we’ll be joined by Matan Gandelman, Product Owner, Image Analytics Capability at SDG&E who will be leading a discussion around, “SDG&E’s AI-Powered Asset Management & Inspections Reducing Wildfire Risk.” As this discussion will be interactive, we encourage you to come prepared with questions and your insight.

Learn more about this session and our speaker below!

Session Description:

The Digital Innovation team scaled the Intelligent Image Processing (IIP) initiative, designed to help address one of the region’s greatest challenges: the evolving and expanding threat of devastating wildfires.

Intelligent Image Processing is an innovative human + machine partnership and IT solution that leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to rapidly detect assets and damages in millions of images captured via drones and mobile devices in the field. Over 3.4+ million images of equipment in high-risk fire areas have been ingested and analyzed by in-house-built ML models. Once images are uploaded to a central cloud repository, the visualization platform supports the review process for a qualified electrical worker. They validate the algorithm by annotating the images detecting SDG&E assets and visible damages, which further trains the model. Previously, the start-to-end process was manual and time-consuming; on average taking a team of 10 a day to get through 2,000 images. Today, 27,000 images are examined in the same amount of time. This capability shows the true value of a human + machine relationship and how the future of work can be more efficient and effective in the long term, moving with speed and agility.

This program is a “first-of-its-kind” cloud-based solution for the San Diego-based utility and demonstrates how the cloud can fuel innovation. SDG&E received the 2021 CIO 100 award for its use of innovative technology to deliver greater business value and enhanced customer experience. Since our initial proof of concept, we have deployed 94+ asset, damage, and third-party attachment detection capabilities that can identify fire risks in images in CPUC-defined high-fire threat areas. As new imagery is captured across the service territory, IIP will continuously flag damaged assets for human validation. The program has expanded to leverage LiDAR for vegetation encroachment identification, passive and active mobile phone image capture for asset and damage detection, and future-state integration of satellite imagery to provide context for the entire service territory.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn how SDG&E’s innovation framework enables the organization to rapidly test and scale programs that drive informed technology investments and add value to the business

• Gain an understanding of how SDG&E is using cloud technology and AI to predict asset and damage predictions in areas across their High Fire Threat Districts

• Experience firsthand the capabilities of SDG&E’s Intelligent Image Processing through a live demonstration

• Recognize the capacity to scale Intelligent Image Processing and learn about SDG&E’s plans for future asset management and inspection initiatives

Speaker: Matan Gandelman, Product Owner, Image Analytics Capability (SDG&E)

Matan Gandelman, Product Owner of SDG&E’s Intelligent Image Processing (IIP) platform, an image analytics tool. IIP is a human + machine partnership leveraging imagery and artificial intelligence in the cloud to drive value across the entire organization and customer base to lower risks, improve compliance programs, and operate assets more safely and reliably. With over 7 years of experience in the Sempra family of companies, Matan has held various IT roles before taking on his current position.

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A calendar placeholder for this community conversation was sent out via my alternate email address (kpraet@sg.utilityanalytics.com). I’ve noticed these invites can sometimes be flagged as spam, so please check your junk folders if you’re not seeing right away. For your convenience I have also attached the placeholder to this message as an easy download. If you are not seeing a placeholder on your calendar for Wednesday, September 27 at 2:00 PM CT, or are having trouble downloading the placeholder from this message, please reach back out to me so I can be sure you are forwarded the invite an alternate way.

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 11:01
From: Kevin Praet
Subject: Upcoming September (2023) Community Conversation

Hello Asset Health 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) Asset Health Analytics Community Conversation. On Wednesday, September 27 at 2:00 PM CT we’ll be joined by Matan Gandelman, Product Owner, Image Analytics Capability at SDG&E who will be leading a discussion around, “SDG&E’s AI-Powered Asset Management & Inspections Reducing Wildfire Risk.”

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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