Bruce Otte, CIO of JERA Americas, brings decades of expertise from his 18-year tenure at IBM to his current role in the energy sector. With a rich background in IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, and enterprise resource planning, Bruce has played a pivotal role in shaping JERA's operations. JERA, a $60 billion energy company born out of a post-Fukushima initiative, operates on a global scale, blending power generation, natural gas, and energy trading. Bruce’s leadership has been instrumental in navigating the complexities of this dynamic industry, ensuring that JERA remains at the forefront of energy innovation and cybersecurity.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
- The origins and unique structure of JERA as a global energy leader
- Challenges of merging legacy systems with modern IT infrastructure
- How JERA navigates the intersection of power generation and natural gas
- Insights into energy trading and its role in the modern energy market
- The critical importance of cybersecurity in the energy sector
- Bruce’s perspective on nuclear energy and its regulatory hurdles
- Lessons learned from real-world business continuity events
In this episode…
Bruce Otte dives deep into the intricate workings of JERA, a leading energy company that blends power generation with global energy trading. He unpacks the fascinating history of JERA, which emerged as a collaborative response to Japan's energy crisis post-Fukushima, highlighting its transition into a powerhouse managing $60 billion in assets.
Bruce provides a behind-the-scenes look at the complexities of scaling IT infrastructure to meet the demands of a multinational corporation operating across diverse sectors, from thermal energy to renewables. He shares the challenges of managing cybersecurity in the energy sector, emphasizing the critical importance of safeguarding critical infrastructure from evolving threats.
Listeners will gain unique insights into the evolving energy market, including the potential of small-scale nuclear power and the regulatory challenges hindering its adoption. Bruce also reflects on lessons learned from real-life crises, such as Hurricane Burrell, and the steps JERA has taken to enhance business continuity and resilience.
This conversation is a treasure trove of knowledge for anyone interested in the future of energy, the intersection of IT and operations, and the growing role of cybersecurity in critical industries.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Matthew Connor on LinkedInCyberLynx
Bruce Otte on LinkedIn
Jera Americas Website
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