Welcome Your New Expert Interview Series: Esri’s Tom Coolidge, New Expert in the Digital Utility Group - [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Expert Interview]
As the world stands on the cusp of an energy transition, traditional sectors are presented with unique challenges and opportunities. The natural gas industry, often at the intersection of debates surrounding decarbonization and energy security, is increasingly leaning on digital tools to reshape its narrative and meet future demands. Modern technologies, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), are no longer mere support systems but vital catalysts for innovation and transformation.
Continuing our series of interviews with new members of our Network of Experts, with leading industry experts at Energy Central’s Power Perspectives, we are excited to introduce Tom Coolidge, Director of Gas and Pipeline Industry Solutions at Esri. A veteran with over four decades in the natural gas sector, Tom has been instrumental in driving innovations through leading software providers to the industry, both within the U.S. and internationally, and he joins us as the newest member of the Expert Network in the Digital Utility Group.
Read on as Tom dives into the gas industry's future, the ever-evolving nature of enterprise GIS, and the collaborative spirit that is driving real change within the Energy Central Community.
