Shiva Narayana

Shiva Narayana

Lead Solutions Architect , Consultant BP

Main Conference Day Two | Wednesday, March 25 2026

11:50 AM Panel Discussion: Trust Your Data: Why Governance Is the Backbone of Digital Transformation

As energy organizations accelerate digital transformation, the ability to manage, protect, and leverage data effectively has become mission critical. Yet many still struggle with fragmented legacy systems, inconsistent data standards, and unclear ownership. This panel explores how robust data governance frameworks can unlock the full potential of connected worker technologies, reduce operational risk, and drive smarter decision-making. Experts will share strategies for overcoming common pitfalls and building scalable, resilient data ecosystems that support enterprise-wide innovation. 
Identify and address the root causes of poor data quality, including siloed systems, manual processes, and lack of standardized governance protocols. 
  • Explore strategies for validating and contextualizing operational data to ensure accuracy in decision-making across field and plant environments
  • Understand the role of data ownership, stewardship, and accountability in building trust and transparency across departments and teams
  • Learn how to align data governance with cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, including NERC CIP, ISO 27001, and evolving regulatory mandates
  • Discover how to scale governance practices across legacy and modern platforms, enabling seamless integration of IoT, AI, and analytics tools

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Shiva.

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