Using technology to solve complex challenges.
Navneet believes in EBMUD's mission.
Navneet believes in EBMUD's mission.
Ask how many cast iron pipes are in Oakland, and EBMUD can extract this data quickly thanks to a geographic platform created by Navneet. There’s about 556 miles (in case you’re wondering.)
“I love the nexus connection between technology and solving civil engineering problems,” says Navneet. “I often ask myself, ‘How can I apply technology to make decision making around public infrastructure more effective?’”
Navneet is answering these questions using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to solve complex utility challenges. As part of a major project, she transferred computer aided designs, data and infrastructure drawings into an advanced GIS system. The end result: engineers and maintenance staff can improve planning, construction and operations with data insights and visualization.
“Information is limited when you can't analyze and draw conclusions from data, so we changed that,” she says.
As an added bonus, GIS improves customer service. Maps that detail the locations ranging from construction projects, payment centers, to sustainable gardens in your area are enhancements to ebmud.com, courtesy of Navneet’s efforts.
“I believe in the mission of service to our customers and ratepayers, especially when that service is so important to the lives of everyone."