2026 - AVEVA World - Milan - Energy (Oil, Gas & New Energies)
Unlocking Business Value: How Kobai Connects AVEVA and Databricks Through a Semantic Layer
Industrial companies have more data than ever but often struggle to turn it into action. This session shows how Kobai connects AVEVA’s operational data with the power of Databricks through a semantic layer that delivers real business value. By linking engineering, operations, and sustainability data in context, Kobai helps teams move beyond dashboards to faster insights and measurable outcomes—improving uptime, reducing waste, and accelerating sustainability goals. Learn how this unified approach turns disconnected data into smarter decisions across the enterprise.
Industry
Life Sciences, Oil Gas and Energy, Power and Utilities
Company
Kobai Inc.
Speaker
Ryan Oattes
Ryan Oattes is the CTO and Founder of Kobai, where he leads the development of next-generation semantic and AI technologies that connect industrial data with real business outcomes. A former senior engineering leader at GE Digital, Ryan has over 20 years of experience turning complex industrial data into actionable intelligence across sectors like power, aviation, and manufacturing. His passion lies in bridging business and technology—helping organizations using AVEVA and Databricks move beyond dashboards to truly data-driven decisions.