Zachary Ries

Zachary Ries currently serves as the RBU Data & Insights Program Manager at Chevron, a position held since November 2023. Previously, Zachary held multiple roles at PDC Energy, Inc., including Director of Operations Applications and Senior Manager, where responsibilities included bridging the gap between IT and OT, developing operational procedures, and managing various technology development teams. Prior experience also includes a Senior Manager role at Accenture, focusing on operational technology assessments for clients in the oil and gas sector, and as an Automation Specialist at Cimation, where Zachary delivered automation and SCADA projects. Earlier career experience includes managing gas control operations at MoGas Pipeline LLC. Zachary holds three Bachelor of Science degrees in Financial Accounting, Information Technology, and Finance from the University of Colorado Denver.