Sumesh Arora

Sumesh Arora

Workforce Strategies Program Manager Entergy

Dr. Sumesh Arora is a Workforce Strategies program manager with extensive experience in cleantech innovation, energy workforce development, and entrepreneurial support across public and private sectors. A former director of Mississippi's state energy office, Dr. Arora has advised researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors on advancing clean energy technologies. He has testified before the U.S. Senate and served on the U.S. Department of Energy's State Energy Advisory Board. An adjunct professor and research faculty member, he has presented internationally, contributed to published works on energy security, energy supply chains, and co-invented a patented biogas system. He holds a PhD in International Development and bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering.


Conference Day 2 - Thursday September 24

12:30 PM Panel Discussion: Reimagining the Frontline Role in the Age of Intelligent Asset Management

  • How AI, data, and connected systems are transforming asset-intensive operations—shifting frontline workers from reactive maintenance to proactive, insight-driven decision-making
  • Reducing site variability and embedding digital tools into daily routines to ensure consistent execution across a changing and high‑turnover workforce
  • Upskilling frontline teams through targeted craft training, digital‑literacy development, stronger contractor leadership and dedicated change‑management
  • Building trust in ai, predictive insights and digital workflows through cross functional communication and support
  • Upskilling teams to interpret analytics, anticipate failures, and collaborate with digital systems, enabling predictive maintenance over reactive fixes 

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

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