Damien Tampé is Energy One’s Global CTO and someone I had not met until last week. Keen to learn where Energy One was going with technology, I had a call with Paris-based Damien to discuss his role and tech at the vendor. His role means that different country heads of technology all report into him, and he also manages global corporate IT functions, development operations and support operations. Basically, he makes sure the team works together across cultural and national boundaries. “For me, things like simplifying, standards, good practice and having an agile mindset are key to our success,” he told me. We discussed several areas where he is involved including data where he said that his role is to “ensure it uses the best tools and attracts and develops skills around them and areas like AI and machine learning.” Ensuring that the right skills are utilized globally is also key. Essentially, Energy One has many solutions that are targeted at local markets. In fact, as Damien explained, it will always be that way as it wants to serve its customers and be close to them in the different locations that it operates in, and they have different needs. However,… continue reading