Powerverse
Douglas Ashton is a seasoned data science professional with extensive experience in various roles and organizations. Currently serving as a Senior Data Scientist at Powerverse since April 2022, Douglas contributes to AI initiatives focused on home energy management systems. Prior to this, Douglas was the Chief Data Scientist at Pure Planet, overseeing the entire data function and leading a team of data scientists, engineers, and analysts. At Mango Solutions, Douglas held multiple roles, including Principal Data Scientist and Senior Data Scientist, where a strong emphasis was placed on machine learning projects in retail and finance. The early career includes postdoctoral positions at the University of Bath and Universiteit Utrecht, focusing on material design and interbank lending networks. Douglas holds a Master's degree in Physics from the University of Oxford and a PhD in Physics from the University of Nottingham.
Powerverse
Powerverse is a smart energy management company brought to you by global solar leader, Lightsource bp. Through its work with utilities, businesses, local communities and governments, Lightsource bp (a 50:50 JV partner with bp) is helping meet the rising demand for affordable, reliable and sustainable energy. For over a decade, the organisation has been building and growing meaningful partnerships across the energy transition as a developer, financier and operator of utility-scale solar. This approach to solar offers many benefits to partners such as Powerverse, by leveraging economies of scale, ethical and sustainable procurement, and continuous improvement on quality and efficiency.