Instructor

Michele Samuels, M.Eng., MBA, P.Eng. Global Practice Manager – Asset Performance, Xylem

Throughout her career, Michele has held various roles within the water industry ranging from Utility Management at the Regional Municipality of York, through Consulting at various organizations including CH2M Hill, Stantec, EMA, and AECOM. Her expertise includes process design and optimization, strategic planning and capital delivery, regulatory compliance and environmental management systems, and policy development. Michele is a certified Asset Management Professional (IAM), a Professional Engineer (PEO), and holds master’s degrees in both Engineering and Business from the University of Toronto and Warwick Business School, respectively.

Session Outline

Overview of Asset Management and the growing needs Utilities face in gaining insights from operating data and developing processes for data-based decision making; emerging trends in Utility Asset Management digital tools and technologies.