Enterprise Architecture Meets OT: Architecting the Future of Utility 

Tuesday, September 16, at 11:00 AM ET | 8:00 AM PT

Roundtable Summary

The convergence of IT and operational technology (OT) is no longer optional, but most utility organizations lack a unified architectural approach to manage this complexity. Without extending enterprise architecture (EA) to the OT domain, utilities risk innovating and developing OT solutions independent of the broader organization’s architectural strategy, leading to fragmented systems, redundant investments, and gaps in governance and resilience.  

As utilities embrace digital transformation through initiatives like advanced metering infrastructure, distributed energy resources integration, and grid modernization, the traditional boundaries between IT and OT are rapidly dissolving.  

Join this insightful roundtable as we discuss:  

  • ​How EA can evolve to support this convergence of IT and OT.
  • ​Bridging planning gaps, improving interoperability, and strengthening governance across hybrid environments.
  • ​Strategies, frameworks, and lessons learned in adapting EA practices to better serve OT domains and build a resilient digital-physical utility.

Roundtable Speakers

 

 

Bevin Chau

Research Director

  • Bevin Chau is a member of the Industry practice at Info-Tech Research Group, specializing in the Utilities industry. With 10+ years of industry and consulting experience, Bevin enables clients to unlock greater value from technology, bridge IT and OT, improve operational efficiency, and align operations with enterprise strategy.

  • Prior to joining Info-Tech Research Group, Bevin was at Deloitte under the Energy, Resources, and Industrial/Smart Operations practice, where he helped organizations unlock the value of OT through digital transformation and data-driven strategy, converge IT and OT, and implement asset management initiatives.

  • Bevin is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), holding a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo. He brings a pragmatic and collaborative approach to complex challenges, fostering cross-functional alignment and translating technical insight into meaningful business outcomes.

Jing Wu

Executive Counselor 

  • Jing Wu is an Executive Counselor at Info-Tech Research Group with over 17 years of experience as a strategic and outcome-driven technology leader. Jing brings extensive practitioner experience with a proven track record in strategy development, planning, architecture, and implementation. Combining her deep understanding of sector trends and a passion for technology, Jing collaborates with our Utility and other industry members to drive impactful outcomes by solving complex challenges.

  • Jing holds a Master's Degree in Computing Science from the University of Alberta specializing in Artificial Intelligence — Heuristic Search and Probabilistic Robotics.

 

Chris Key

Research Director

  • Christopher Key is an Executive Counselor in the IT research and consulting business with 20+ years of experience within both the technology industry and consulting. During his career, Chris has led a global technology research and advisory practice where he was a trusted advisor to numerous well-respected global companies. He has also been responsible for the co-development, leadership, and orchestration of Information Technology Benchmarking and has been an integral resource in many IT Transformation Consulting Engagements.

  • Chris is well versed on the impacts IT can have on the business and corporate functions, and how IT can be an enabler for helping to advance the business and driving value. Some of Chris’ successes have been focused on advising companies on their digital transformational journey, business process improvement, IT strategy & business transformation, benchmarking, and quantitative analysis.

  • During his career, Chris has been credited with publishing over fifty research papers, has led dozens of webcasts and workshops, and is a familiar voice on podcasts. Chris holds a Bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University. He currently lives outside of Austin, Texas, in the beautiful Texas Hill Country where he spends time with his wife and son. Outside of work, Chris is passionate about automobiles, music, art & design.

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