Case Studies
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Distribution Automation Strategy & Alignment
Western Power
Context
The organisation needed to implement distribution automation but faced complex internal alignment challenges across engineering, operations, and investment planning.
Action
Embedded within the organisation to facilitate senior stakeholder interviews, bridge communication gaps between technical and commercial teams, and align competing priorities.
Outcome
Established clear, agreed-upon pathways for implementation that were grounded in operational reality rather than theoretical models.
SCADA Master Station Strategy
Major Utility
Context
A robust SCADA master station strategy was required, but the utility struggled to align its complex internal operational needs with the generic advice provided by external consulting firms.
Action
Acted as the critical bridge between the utility's operational realities and the external consultants. Translated technical constraints into strategic requirements and ensured the proposed architecture was viable.
Outcome
Delivered a strategy that was both technically sound and practically implementable, avoiding the common pitfall of 'shelfware' strategy.
Investment Governance & Business Cases
Infrastructure Asset Owner
Context
Significant infrastructure investments required funding approval under intense regulatory scrutiny. Previous business cases had failed to stand up to review.
Action
Built comprehensive business cases under strict investment review conditions. Ensured absolute alignment between technical needs, financial realities, and the overarching strategic narrative.
Outcome
Successfully defended investment cases, securing necessary funding for critical works and establishing a new standard for internal business case development.
Complex Bid Coordination
PNG Power
Context
Required coordination of a highly complex bid in a challenging international environment with multiple stakeholders and technical constraints.
Action
Managed the end-to-end bid process, aligning technical solutions with commercial requirements and navigating complex stakeholder dynamics.
Outcome
Delivered a cohesive, competitive bid that addressed all technical and commercial requirements.
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