Philip Black is an accomplished innovation leader with significant energy experience. He currently works for Wood’s Digital and Technology Group. His responsibility is to identify and develop blockchain solutions for the energy, infrastructure, mining, industrial, and power sectors worldwide. He has extensive experience in systems integration, industrial equipment monitoring, software development and product management for energy companies. In previous roles he designed and implemented real-time monitoring systems for clients in the United States and Middle East. This experience has led to combined technology applications using IoT (Internet of Things), machine learning, and data analytics. He is passionate about sharing the potential of digitization through speaking at conferences in the United States, Europe, Middle East and South Asia. He also publishes articles in traditional as well as social media outlets. Mr. Black holds a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Kansas and is a licensed professional engineer in Texas.