Rick has over 30 years of experience with the intersection of business and technology in the energy industry. He is a recognized and highly respected expert in the alignment of business and technology strategies and the successful deployment of technology to enable business process improvement. He has worked with clients in North America, Europe and Asia. His career has included positions with market research, consulting and technology firms where he was responsible for business development, marketing, strategy, competitive analysis and project delivery activities across various market segments including utilities, communications, public sector and oil & gas. Rick is a contributing writer and blogger for a variety of energy industry publications, is a regular speaker at industry conferences, has been quoted in mainstream business publications and has been interviewed on national television news programs.