Locus Technologies founder and CEO Neno Duplan provides a wealth of experience on water quality in the cloud. Neno began cloud-based data work before any of us knew what the cloud even was. He does a great job explaining the steps needed to undertake and the significant benefits of a cloud-based digital transformation, and much more!

In this session, you’ll learn about: 

• Neno’s background and start in the nuclear sector consulting on cooling water
• Neno’s perspective on water quality data and the cloud
• The digital transformation from spreadsheets to local data bases to the cloud
• The one advantage that utilities still keeping data on spreadsheets have
• Neno’s advice on getting started with data collection and validation
• The cross-functional benefits of using cloud-based data
• The benefits of cloud-based data in regulatory reporting and strategic decision making
• What utilities can be doing now from a data collection standpoint to prepare for future regulation
• Why cloud-based and validated data aids utilities in regulatory reporting
• Where Neno thinks the future of water lies
• How blockchain fits into the water quality regulation

Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: 

• Neno’s LinkedIn Page
• Locus Technologies’ website
• News Release: US EPA Establishes New Council on PFAS
• TWV #170: Digitally Enabled Utility Resilience with Xylem’s Albert Cho
• TWV #50: Advancements in Water Testing with OndaVia CEO Mark Peterman

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