ITRON : On A Mission To Create A More Resourceful World Through Talent and Technology
Over the years , demands for water and energy have been increasing due to flourishing communities and technological advancement . To keep up with this fastpaced , ever-changing lifestyle , Itron wants to help several communities make their world more resourceful . By taking advantage of what each community has , the company manages to lay a foundation where communities can be provided with a safe and reliable source of water , gas and electricity .
Focusing on the availability of water resources , Itron has come up with solutions that allow several communities control , preserve and share among different people . In this exclusive interview with Itron , Imad Dahleh , the company ’ s regional manager for its Water & Thermal Energy division in Dubai , discusses how they manage the resources needed to improve a community ’ s way of life while conserving them and minimize their impact on the environment .
Take a closer look at what really goes on in Itron and how they are making the world more resourceful using their own talent and technology .
THE PERSON Introduce yourself . My name is Imad Dahleh and I work as a regional manager in Itron ’ s Water & Thermal Energy division based in Dubai . I ’ ve pretty much lived my entire life in Kuwait , Jordan , the US and the UAE . My hobbies are running , weight training , cross training , swimming and playing the drums . I performed with very big bands in the region such as Black Sabbath , Avenged Sevenfold , Epica and Nightwish .
How many years have you been working in your industry ? 11 years .
THE COMPANY Describe your company . Itron is a technology company that focuses on solutions that help utilities measure , manage and analyze energy and water , headquartered in Liberty Lake , Washington State , USA and listed on the public stock exchange .
How big is your company ? Itron is a global company with more than 8,000 employees . We have offices and manufacturing facilities all over the world with more than 75 key locations in 35 countries present in 8,000 + utilities in over 130 countries .
Describe your mission , vision and values . Our mission , vision and values are around creating a more resourceful world . Itron empowers utilities to responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources .
In today ’ s resource-hungry world — where infrastructure modernization , new CO2- neutral energy generation and clean water for everyone are essential — resource management is more critical than ever before .
We all need to be more mindful of resource utilization and conservation . Itron is dedicated to developing solutions that address these challenges through more efficient measurement , management and analysis of energy and water resources .
The values we bring are : - Manage and conserve resources - Balance supply and demand - Lower costs - Address energy-water nexus - Deliver grid awareness and connectivity - Integrate renewable energy sources - Enable energy efficiency - Provide foundation for smart cities - Increase reliability of service delivery - Enhance customer service - Connect smart grid applications - Engage consumers
Where is this company headed ? To help build a sustainable future with the latest innovations , a commitment to quality and a shared passion for responsible resource management .
THE ORGANIZATION How many engineers do you have in your company ? I don ’ t have the answer to this question , but we are an engineering company in principle .
How do you motivate your employees ? Recognition of their dedication and hard work .
THE PRODUCTS What are the most successful products that you have launched and why were they a success ? We provide accurate and reliable state-ofthe-art electricity , water , thermal energy and gas meters , communication modules , meter data collection & management systems and data analytics software globally .
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