Solution Overview
Utilicast guides our clients through the selection process for ETRM software, cost/benefit analysis, and implementation of selected software.
Utilicast assists clients through complex trade modeling, business process improvements in energy trading, deal modeling, risk control, scheduling, credit and risk limit management, FAS 133, SOX, and Dodd-Frank process management.
Utilicast provides expertise in Front, Mid, and Back Office areas on the Business and IT areas for ETRM systems.
Core Services
- Strategy & Concepts
- Assessments
- Requirements
- Procurement
- Design & Architecture
- Project Management
- Integration & Testing
- Change Management
- Training
- Facilities & Infrastructure
- Analytics & Optimization
- Compliance & Review
Solution Expert
Brad Herron
Consultant
Mr. Herron has over 20 years of experience leading large technology projects within the Energy Industry. He has a history of repeated success guiding sizable, cross-functional teams in designing, re-designing, and launching leading-edge technology platforms.
He is an experienced subject matter expert across all North American (US, Canada, Mexico) power and natural gas markets, asset optimization, generation and load modeling, energy trading, and risk management in front, middle, and back offices. Mr. Herron has managed teams through project rescue, re-planning, mitigation strategy development, and remediation activities for troubled in-flight projects.
Brad is passionate about developing high-functioning teams, fostering collaboration, and personnel development within organizations.
Solution Expert
Allan Hopkins
Consultant
Mr. Hopkins is a Senior Project Manager with over 30 years of experience in the utility industry. His responsibilities have included the management and delivery of many different projects for a variety of clients. He has managed teams on multiyear programs to help clients implement software systems (Cloud-based & local installs) such as CIS/CCB, ETRM, OMS, Asset Optimization, EMS/GMS/SCADA, ISO Trading/Scheduling/Settlements, and Oracle RAC databases. His experience also includes managing Clients joining Power markets which included starting a Trading & Mid Office group, Front to Back Bus process, IT support team setup and processes, and developing IT roadmaps/strategies. He is a tenured project manager responsible for the planning, design, testing, and implementation of IT systems for Energy companies using both waterfall and Agile methods both domestic and international, with PMP, CSM, and ITIL v3 certifications.