Orion NZ Ltd
Peter Jaksons has a diverse work experience in the field of data science and statistics. Peter currently holds the position of Head of Data Intelligence at Orion NZ Ltd since October 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Lead Data Scientist at AcumenBI from March 2021 to October 2022. From 2014 to 2021, Peter was involved in various roles at The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Ltd, including Team leader Data Science Applications, Data Scientist, and Project Leader. Peter also worked as a Guest Lecturer in Applied Statistics at the University of Canterbury from April 2018 to 2020. Before that, Peter had a freelance data science consulting business from 2011 to 2015. Peter'searly career included positions as a Statistical Consultant and Research statistician at KU Leuven from 2009 to 2011.
Peter Jacksons has a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Statistics from the University of Canterbury. Peter also holds a Master's degree in Statistics from KU Leuven. Prior to that, they obtained a Master's degree in Biology from the University of Antwerp, and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from UHasselt. In addition, Peter has obtained certifications in DataRobot for Data Scientists, MLOps I, and MLOps Starter from DataRobot, Inc.
Orion NZ Ltd
From the Rakaia to the Waimakariri, Arthurs Pass to Banks Peninsula, we own and operate the electricity distribution network in central Canterbury. Our network extends over 8,000 square kilometres and we deliver electricity to more than 211,600 homes and businesses. We are focussed on how our network can be re-configured and engineered into one that provides the services our customers need in a changing energy landscape. We aim to be a forerunner in our field, providing strategic infrastructure leadership that contributes to the development of our industry, in an evolving energy future. Underpinning all we do, it is critical we continue to perform our core network role exceptionally. Aspiring to be New Zealand’s most advanced electricity network reflects our focus on continuous improvement to ensure we are future fit. We are focussed on ensuring we engage with our customers in our decision making, and actively seek out new systems and services to provide an exceptional customer experience. We are investing in human capability to ensure our Group and our sector can respond to the challenges ahead. We are a passionate advocate for clean energy, and a proactive enabler of those seeking help to reduce their carbon footprint through more efficient use of low carbon energy sources. We have an inclusive organisational culture and we use our Work Principles as guiding principles to help design Orion for the future: • People can be curious, explore new possibilities and learn in pursuit of our vision • People feel safe to be themselves • People can take ownership, exercise good judgement and act • People deliver what's required to a high standard • People support each other and work together as a team Our Purpose is to Power a cleaner and brighter future for our communities.