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Area Vice President, Field CTO
World Wide Technology
Simi Valley, California, United States
Rich Kropfl, Area Vice President of Strategic Advisory and Field CTO at World Wide Technology (WWT), is a seasoned technology leader with over 30 years of experience shaping enterprise strategy and driving digital transformation across diverse industries, with a strong focus on the utilities sector. In his role at WWT, Richard serves as a trusted advisor to some of the nation’s leading utility providers, helping them advance their journey toward greater digital maturity, operational agility, and long-term resiliency.
Over the course of his career, Richard has focused on transforming operations through the strategic integration of emerging technologies. At WWT, he has led high-performing, cross-functional teams in delivering impactful digital initiatives, with particular emphasis on AI, cloud, edge computing, and data platforms. These solutions have empowered clients to strengthen resiliency, enhance operational efficiency, and become more data-driven enterprises. Rich’s work goes beyond infrastructure modernization—he helps clients unlock new sources of value through intelligent automation, data orchestration, and predictive insights that shape more agile and responsive operations.
Rich has also led some of WWT’s most strategic and complex AI-driven initiatives, including the deployment of a generative AI solution for a major power utility—designed to improve operational efficiency, decision-making, and grid reliability at scale. These efforts reflect his deep understanding of both the technology landscape and the evolving business imperatives of the utilities industry.
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Building the Intelligent Grid: Scaling AI for Utility Transformation
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM PT