Zachary Ries
About Zachary Ries
Zachary Ries is the RBU Data & Insights Program Manager at Chevron in Denver, Colorado, with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry and a strong focus on technology integration.
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Zachary Ries currently holds the position of RBU Data & Insights Program Manager at Chevron. Based in Denver, Colorado, he is responsible for overseeing data and insights programs within the company’s Regional Business Unit.
Professional Background
Zachary Ries has extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, having worked in various roles over the years. Before joining Chevron, he worked at PDC Energy, Inc. as Director Operations Applications. His tenure at PDC Energy also included stints as Senior Manager, Operations Applications, and Manager of Operations Applications. Moreover, he previously held managerial positions at Accenture in their Industry X.0 and Asset and Operations Services divisions. Zachary started his career as an Automation Specialist at Cimation and as Manager of Gas Control at MoGas Pipeline LLC.
Education and Expertise
Zachary Ries completed his education at the University of Colorado Denver, earning Bachelor of Science degrees in Financial Accounting, Information Technology, and Finance. His specialization includes industrial sensors, RTU/PLC systems, HMI systems, and edge gateway devices. He has expertise in SCADA systems and is proficient in programming languages such as PHP, JavaScript, .Net, VBScript, NodeJS, and Python. His skills extend to cloud services like AWS and Azure, where he is experienced with IoT core, SQL, and other related services.
Technological Focus
Known for his prowess in integrating new technologies within the oil and gas industry, Zachary Ries emphasizes stability, reliability, and safety. His technological toolkit includes industrial hardware like SE, ABB, Emerson, AB, and edge gateway devices from Advantech, HPE, and Dell. He also specializes in SCADA systems and is proficient in various programming languages and cloud services from AWS and Azure. Currently, he is working on a pet project involving ESP8266 running Mongoose OS, with automated provisioning on AWS IoT and handling time-series data in DynamoDB.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional endeavors, Zachary Ries is an enthusiast of outdoor activities. He enjoys hiking and biking, and his family shares a passion for riding dirt bikes. He engages in various sporting and extracurricular activities with his family during his free time.