Powerco
Sophie Burgess is a Technology & Innovation Adoption Advisor specializing in Future Networks Engineering at Powerco, where responsibilities include data storytelling, visualization, modeling, mentoring, and project execution using Agile/Scrum methodologies. With experience as a Data Scientist in the Energy Futures Team, Sophie has a strong background in applied research and cross-business collaboration. Additional roles include podcast host for Hancock's Blog, Recycling Auditor at EnviroWaste, and Data Analyst at Taranaki Regional Council, where skills in data analysis and environmental services were developed. Sophie holds a Master of Science degree from The University of Auckland, alongside various qualifications in management and innovation.
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Powerco
Our business is in lines and pipes, the vital infrastructure that connects homes and businesses with the electricity and gas they need. Powerco is New Zealand’s largest electricity distributor in terms of network length (27,900km) and has the second largest number of electricity connections (336,000). The company also has the second largest gas distribution network (5815km) and the largest number of gas connections (106,000). It is one of only two dual-energy distributors in the country. We have around 430 (full-time equivalent) employees across branches in New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wellington and Tauranga.