How Technology Helps Save the World's Most Valuable Resource

Mr. Peter Carlson
Chief Technical Officer HydroPoint Data Systems, CA

Cerent Engineering Science Complex, Salazar Hall 2009A
3:00 PM

Abstract – Water is one of the world's most valuable resources, especially as locations like Cape Town, South Africa close in on Day Zero, the day they run out of water. HydroPoint is a smart water management company helping to solve the water scarcity issue by combining Internet of Things devices with Big Data technology. We manage millions of data points every day to create intelligent irrigation schedules, find leaks and breaks, and reduce water waste. We use analytics to convert data into actionable knowledge that provides our customers with interactive dashboards that deliver real-time reports and notifications and mobile apps that help manage their water demand systems. Learn more about how the latest technologies are helping to save the world's most valuable resource.

Mr. Peter Carlson is a co-founder of HydroPoint. He has 15 years of experience using distributed data systems and scalable Softwareas- a-Service solutions to build IT products and services for enterprises ranging from small to Fortune 500. Previously, Peter was VP of engineering at Shaman Corporation, providing industry leading, award-winning IT data services. Prior to Shaman, Peter held environmental management positions at UC Berkeley. Together with Chris Spain, Peter holds a patent on Controlling a Resource Demand System. He is an Assistant Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts, and splits his remaining spare time between snow camping in Yosemite National Park and scuba diving in the Caribbean.