Patrick D.

Patrick D. is a highly experienced Chief Data Strategist at Avista, where responsibilities include overseeing enterprise-wide data and information strategies since November 2005. Notable past roles include Director of Application and System Programming, leading a 70-member development team focused on various utility and data management solutions, and Executive Sponsor for Project Compass, managing project oversight, communications, and resource management. Previous experience includes serving as Director IS/CTO at Avista Energy, where oversight of Energy Trading and Risk Management software development occurred, and as a Senior Technology Consultant at Dever Consulting, advising on technology strategy. Early career highlights include managing large account product directions as a Marketing Product Manager at Physician Computer Network. Patrick D. holds a degree in Electronics Engineering Technology from City University - ITT, earned between 1984 and 1988.