Welcome Ben Dwinal of UDC, New Expert in the Digital Utility Group- [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Expert Interview]
The utility industry was built on the collection and distribution of energy—whether through electrons or physical fuel sources. The modern utility, though, has been digging into an auxiliary resource that’s proven just as valuable: data.
The collection of data—data on customer power use, on grid assets, on weather patterns, on financial markets, and so much more—has transformed the utility into a truly digital enterprise. As the grid continues to shift in that way towards the power sector of the future, we’re going to continue to rely upon the subject matter experts who are creating these changes. At Energy Central, we look to assemble these thought leaders in our official Network of Experts: seasoned utility veterans who aren’t just reporting on the changes, but ones who are driving the evolution through their daily work.
Today I’m happy to present the latest member of this network of experts, specific to the Digital Utility Group: Ben Dwinal, Solution Architect at UDC. Bringing with him over 24 years of experience in topics ranging from geospatial intelligence to application development and more, Ben promises to be an invaluable voice for fellow members of the Digital Utility Group.
To give an introduction to him and his experience that he’ll bring in that role, he agreed to do as a part of the Energy Central Power Perspectives ‘Welcome New Expert Interview Series’