Upendra Pandey

Senior Director, Data & AI Delek US

Upendra Pandey is Senior Director of Data & AI at Delek US Holdings, where he leads the company's enterprise data, analytics, and artificial intelligence strategy. He is responsible for advancing Delek's data platform, governance, business intelligence, and AI capabilities to enable faster decision-making and operational excellence across refining, logistics, commercial, and corporate functions. Under his leadership, Delek has expanded its Enterprise Data Hub, delivered business-focused data products, and accelerated the adoption of AI-powered solutions that drive measurable business value. Upendra is passionate about transforming data into strategic assets and helping organizations build trusted foundations for scalable AI innovation.

AI in Energy Week Day One - March 2, 2027

10:40 AM Panel Discussion: Predictive by Design: Improving Reliability Through AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance

As AI capabilities mature, asset-intensive industries are beginning to explore how intelligent systems can move beyond predicting failures to actively guiding and executing maintenance decisions.

This panel will examine the progress toward autonomous maintenance, including AI-enabled inspection, maintenance planning, and decision support. Join industry leaders as they discuss how to build trust in AI recommendations, overcome operational barriers to adoption, and define what the maintenance organization of the future could look like.

AI in Energy Week Day Two - March 3, 2027

11:30 AM Case Study: Advancing Reliability at Delek US through Data, Governance, and AI

Turning predictive maintenance from concept to reality starts with a strong data foundation. This session explores how Delek US is strengthening its data and governance foundations to support AI-driven reliability and identify equipment issues before they impact operations.

How building a trusted data foundation is enabling more effective predictive maintenance and reliability initiatives
The objectives behind Delek's predictive maintenance pilot and how the team is using operational data to identify potential failures
Connecting OT and enterprise data to create greater visibility into asset performance and operational risk
Aligning AI, analytics, and business priorities to accelerate adoption and deliver measurable operational value

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