Overview

February 18

Facing a mandate to slash their IT expenses in half, Louisville Water Company made a strategic decision: migrating all their mission-critical applications to the cloud.

The result? They're on track to save $7 million over the next five years. But here's the kicker – they discovered that the cloud offers far more than just cost savings. Now, they're exploring the power of AI and analytics to optimize their operations in ways they never thought possible.

Join leadership from the Louisville Water Company to hear about their cloud journey during this on-demand webinar hosted by Government Technology and Oracle.

You’ll learn how your agency can:

Slash IT costs while exceeding performance expectations. Discover how cloud migration can free up resources and boost your bottom line.
Unlock the potential of AI and analytics. Learn how AI and analytics are driving future innovation in utilities, with a focus on improving efficiency and cost management.
Modernize your IT infrastructure without an army of consultants. Hear how Louisville Water accomplished its migration with minimal outside help.

Speakers

Obe Everett

Program Manager - Customer Information Systems, Louisville Water Company

Obe Everett, a seasoned technology leader with over 25 years of experience, has been at the forefront of Louisville Water Company's (LWC) project portfolio, driving the successful migration of its IT enterprise assets to the cloud. His expertise spans various sectors, including credit/banking software development, wholesale product distribution, hospitality, healthcare, and utility projects, making him a versatile and dependable figure in the industry.

Mike Hussey

Industry Executive Director, Oracle

Michael Hussey joined Oracle as industry executive director for state and local strategy in November 2021, after serving 25 years in Utah state government roles. He began his career with the University of Utah, first on the help desk and then as network manager. Following this, he held a series of IT management and executive roles in the governor’s office. Prior to moving to Oracle, Hussey served over 5 years as Utah’s state CIO and executive director of the Department of Technology Services. He holds a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University, and has also studied at the University of Utah.

Sean McSpaden — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Sean McSpaden is an executive level information technology professional with over 30 years of experience in the private, non-profit, and public sectors. His background includes the start-up and management of several small businesses and he has served on the Board of Directors or in Executive Director positions for several 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Sean’s public service experience includes progressively responsible positions as an IT analyst, and in statewide coordination, management and leadership positions within the Executive and Legislative branches of Oregon state government.

Webinar

How the Louisville Water Company Taps into the Power of the Cloud