Vida Gholami

Data Management & Analytics Manager – Asset Management SoCalGas

Vida Gholami is a leader in advanced analytics and asset intelligence, driving scalable innovation across the energy and utility sectors. As Data Foundation & Analytics Manager in the Asset Management Program, she designs and implements data products that enable predictive insights and operational efficiency across complex infrastructure systems. With a Ph.D. in Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering and dual MSc degrees in Engineering and Data Science, Vida brings a blend of deep technical expertise and strategic vision. Her work bridges operational systems and enterprise analytics, transforming asset data into actionable intelligence. At the intersection of infrastructure and innovation, she is leading the digital transformation of asset management at SoCalGas through data-driven strategies and governance that deliver measurable impact.

Main Conference Day One | Tuesday, March 24 2026

2:10 PM Case Study: From Insight to Investment: Building Long-Term Asset Strategies in the Utility Sector

In this session, Maya from SoCal Gas will share how her team is evolving asset investment management by integrating long-term asset health insights, risk modeling, and affordability into strategic capital planning. She will explore how data-driven decision-making is enabling utilities to move beyond compliance toward sustainable, cost-effective infrastructure investment. The presentation will highlight lessons learned, cultural hurdles, and the role of AI in shaping 20–30-year asset strategies.

Developing long-term asset strategies by modeling degradation curves and risk profiles over 20–30 years
Using high-quality asset data and governance frameworks to support strategic investment decisions
Applying AI and predictive analytics to forecast infrastructure health and optimize capital planning
Translating asset insights into multi-year investment plans that balance safety, compliance, and affordability
Overcoming cultural and operational barriers to scale pilot projects into enterprise-wide investment programs

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