San Antonio, TX
February 19th, 2025
Hosted by VIA Metropolitan Transit
Speakers from EAMinded® San Antonio:
Bill Carrick
Bill Carrick is the Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at 21Tech. With over 20 years of experience in IT services, business consulting, software development, and project services related roles, Bill has a wealth of knowledge in leading teams of software implementation consultants and developers, providing best practices in business process consulting, and process improvement. His specialties include IT service delivery, IT project management, maintenance and reliability best practices, and enterprise asset management consulting, with a particular focus on EAM/CMMS implementations. Throughout his career, Bill has held various executive leadership roles, demonstrating his ability to drive innovation and deliver value to clients through his expertise and leadership. As the VP of Strategy and Business Development at 21Tech, Bill brings his vast experience and knowledge to help drive the company's growth and success.
Phillip Bragg
Phill is a Hexagon ALI manager in the EAM Solution Consulting organization and has over 8 years’ experience working with EAM in various roles at Infor/Hexagon. Prior to Infor/Hexagon, Phill served 27 year in the US Marine and had a variety of logistics, maintenance, and maintenance management assignments. Phill resides in Colorado Springs, CO and spends his free time perfecting smoked meats, creating craft cocktails and dominating his fantasy football league.
Anthony Burkett
Anthony Burkett, EAM Administrator for VIA Metropolitan Transit in San Antonio, TX. A local resident with over 11 years of experience in the transit agency environment. With that experience, he has leveraged a passion for developing, implementing, and administrating system policies and infrastructures. He is also involved in building strategies, new practices, and procedures that define business principles. He has an in-depth knowledge of asset management, budgeting, inventory management, maintenance management, and FTA regulations and policies. In his current role, he leads a team of highly skilled staff that manage the EAM system and asset management section of Fleet and Facilities. He is the lead liaison between Fleet and Facilities Maintenance and Innovation and Technology (IT) on the implementation and administration of the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system for the Fleet & Facilities division. This position is responsible for managing a team of individuals who are responsible for the research, gathering of, and analysis of business processes, technology, data integrity, reporting, and user requirements for the EAM system projects. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering from GA State University.
Scott Hill
Mr. Scott Hill is the Houston Airports (HAS), Chief Maintenance Officer. In this role he provides executive leadership for the HAS Maintenance Division and is responsible for the effective delivery of self-performed and contracted maintenance at the three HAS airports, which include George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Hobby International Airport (HOU), and Ellington Airport & Spaceport (EFD). The Maintenance Division that Mr. Hill leads is comprised of the Maintenance, Maintenance Support, Horticulture & Grounds, Quality Assurance, Contract Administration and Fleet Maintenance Services, business units. In a prior role at HAS, Mr. Hill lead the HAS Asset Management business unit, and the implementation and ongoing update of the HAS Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS). He still is responsible for the EAMS Documentation section within the Maintenance Division. Mr. Hill has over 20 years of experience in the aviation industry gained through his roles in United States Air Force and the Houston Airports. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI), Certified Facility Manager (CFM) with the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Certified Member (C.M.) with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). In 2018, Mr. Hill was one of the Airport Business Top 40 under 40.
Marc Laplante
Marc Laplante is an Industry Consultant at Hexagon ALI. He is a seasoned asset management expert with over three decades of experience in international standards development, enterprise advisory, digital solutions, and implementation. With a reputation for bringing clarity and practicality to asset management, Marc is committed to simplifying complex challenges and delivering impactful, results-driven solutions. His career spans diverse industries and geographies, making him a trusted advisor for organizations seeking to elevate their asset management strategies.
Shane Livergood
Senior Manager of Maintenance for Transocean with over 3 decades of experience, 28 years of which have been with Transocean. Mechanical Engineer by trade with a multi-disciplined background in Engineering, Projects, Marketing, Operations, Technical Support, Well Control Equipment, Reliability, and now Maintenance. Currently based out of Houston, TX, and has had the privilege of working overseas for 15 years primarily in Asia (9 countries).
Robert Maulding (Bobby Ray)
Senior Business Analyst with over 20 years of experience, 12 years with Transocean in various roles across Maintenance and IT departments and 8 years as a Machinist Mate in the US Navy. Multi-disciplined background including business process documentation, creating and delivering online and in-person training, assisting with mobile device rollout to Transocean’s Rig fleet. Currently pursuing a degree in Data Analytics.
Topics of Discussion
Bill Carrick will present a compelling journey through the evolving landscape of EAM. This session will explore the integration of cutting-edge technologies like IoT, predictive analytics, and artificial intelligence into asset management strategies. Attendees will gain insights into navigating the path towards advanced EAM practices, understanding how these innovations can transform operations, enhance decision-making, and drive organizational efficiency. Join us to discover how to harness the power of these technologies and pave the way for a more intelligent and proactive approach to asset management.
Phillip Bragg will walk through the latest enhancements in EAM 12.2. This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the new features, focusing on how they can drive efficiency and innovation within your organization. Phillip will highlight key updates, demonstrating practical applications and benefits that align with your business objectives. Whether you’re looking to streamline operations, improve asset management, or enhance decision-making capabilities, this session will equip you with the knowledge to leverage EAM 12.2 effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and maximize the potential of your EAM system.
Join Anthony Burkett as he shares VIA’s transformative journey with HxGN EAM, guided by five fundamental principles: Engaging Key Stakeholders, Agile Project Management, User Stories for Scope Definition, Understanding System Landscape & Constraints, and Comprehensive Training. Learn how these principles have shaped VIA’s Enterprise Asset Management strategy, driving business process improvements, informed decision-making, and alignment with agency goals. Gain valuable insights and lessons learned that can help your organization optimize asset management and achieve long-term success.
Join industry expert Scott Hill for an engaging and insightful session on Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) at Houston Airports. Scott will share how the airport system has evolved its EAM practices over time—highlighting key successes, challenges, and future strategies. This session will provide a comprehensive yet practical overview of EAM, covering its core principles, benefits, and real-world applications. Drawing from his extensive experience, Scott will offer valuable lessons learned, illustrating how effective asset management drives efficiency, reliability, and long-term sustainability for critical infrastructure.
Marc Laplante will address asset performance management (APM) as an answer to the rising demand for better asset performance. The presentation will emphasize key megatrends influencing asset management, such as economic pressures stemming from high downtime costs and limited infrastructure funding, which push organizations to optimize existing assets. Other megatrends that are likely to be addressed are weather and climate, the departure of skilled experts (“the silver tsunami”), technological advancements, and energy transition. Finally, the presentation will emphasize the growing awareness of asset management via market expansion, increased risk awareness, and heightened public awareness.
Shane Livergood and Robert Maulding (Bobby Ray) will share how Transocean is leveraging the condition monitoring functionality within HxGN EAM across three areas each with different levels of automation – vibration analysis, fluid analysis, and alarm management with Smart Equipment Analytics (SEA).
Event Schedule (February 19th, 2025)
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Thank you to VIA Metropolitan Transit for hosting 21Tech's Public Sector EAMinded™ event!
