David Pequeno
Data & AI Products, Sponsor for Contact Center AI

Visionary leader driving CenterPoint Energy’s Data & AI product strategy to power grid resilience, customer service excellence, and operational safety as Director (Head) of Data & AI Products—reporting to the Chief Data & AI Officer.​

Championing the full lifecycle of strategic data/AI platforms: from multi-year vision and roadmaps to deployment, MLOps scaling, and user adoption via our internal marketplace and customer AI suite. Key focus areas include data governance integration, product-centric Agile delivery, secure cloud architectures, and measurable business value in a regulated utility environment.​

Proven track record fostering innovation, cross-functional alignment, and high-performing teams—with 10+ years in tech/data product management. Passionate about leveraging data assets for actionable insights and continuous evolution. Let’s connect on AI leadership in energy transformation!​​

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