Kenneth Hall Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, Us

Who We Are:nGenue is a best-in-class software solution that supports every aspect of natural gas transportation and distribution. Built by business for business, nGenue originated inside a natural gas company in the 90s and addresses the breadth and depth of wholesale and retail operational requirements from wellhead to pipeline to city gate to meter. Our customers include natural gas Marketers, LDCs and Utilities operating in all stages of regulated and deregulated markets.How We Do It:nGenue is a user-configurable off-the-shelf application that facilitates quick capture and management of natural gas operations data. RESTful APIs enable quick and seamless integration with any enterprise application. Our unique LDC automation eliminates the traditionally manual challenges associated with EDI connectivity, enabling accurate and timely transactions.What We Do:nGenue consolidates trading, scheduling, risk and customer-related operational data strewn across a variety of spreadsheets, multiple homegrown and/or 3rd party applications into a centralized, “single version of the truth” repository of trusted and auditable data. The result is real-time, quality data in the hands of all users. And, valuable business data is institutionalized within a secure system of record that mitigates human error and the impact of employee attrition.What We Deliver:nGenue’s modular solution enables companies the flexibility to fill gaps in their existing operations functionality, paying for only the software modules put to work. Affordably priced, we deliver strong ROI, representing a superior alternative to spreadsheets, single-function applications, ETRMs or costly custom software development. We enable superior data integrity and insights via a single, 360-degree view of all information, shifting staff focus from chasing data and struggling with technology shortcomings towards high-value business activities.

New York, Ny, Us

As Vice President of Global Technical Services for OpenLink Financial Inc. (OLF), Kenneth Hall provided industry vision and organizational strategy for OpenLink's Technical Services division. Originally hired as a Software Developer and Solution Architect with OpenLink in 2001, Ken worked his way up to lead OpenLink’s Global technical services teams, specializing in ETRM and CTRM implementations. Ken’s role covered standardizing and accelerating large-scale implementations and multi-faceted technical integrations across the America's, Europe, and Asia as well as leading the Global Custom Services team with presence across the world. Additionally, as the Global Head of Solutions Advisory and Governance, he was directly responsible for the quality of all technology solutions.Ken’s accomplishments include:• Founding OpenLink’s Custom Services Team as well as the Custom Services model• Founding OpenLink’s Systems Consulting Team which focuses on the cloud and on-prem ecosystem• Founding OpenLink’s Sytems and Solution Advisory Team which guides client and OLF staff on implementation, design, configuration, and automation best practices• Establishing OpenLink's Solution Architecture Methodology• Launching OpenLink's accelerator program and implementation approach• Member of OpenLink's Global Product Advisory Council where he co-chaired the Gateways & Interface Group

New York, Ny, Us

Increased OpenLink's customer value by introducing service agreement contracts with a focus on responsiveness, solution advisory group with a focus on quality and the OpenLink custom accelerator program with a focus on reducing implementation efforts. At the End of 2016, Houston's services team accounted for 63% of OpenLink's global technical services operations with 100+ staff members.

New York, Ny, Us

Defined the vision and operationalized the long-term strategy for the technology division. Identified and drove synergy opportunities between the technology groups. Interacted with Account Management and clients to systematically identify trends within the client base and standardize solutions. Responsible for department revenue, margin, and utilization. Led a team of directors and managers for the four major tracks within the energy technology group:Custom Solutions | Endur Technical Consultants | Right Angle Consultants | Systems Consulting

New York, Ny, Us

Created business lines through the analysis of market gaps in the ETRM software implementation space. Identified and recruited talent for key positions within the organization. Established processes that promoted and policed inter-department communication. Introduced the Solution Architecture role. Introduced the Systems Consultant role(Focused on Client technology operations), sponsored the creation of the team, and formally integrated it into OpenLink implementation methodology.By 2012, Kenneth’s new business models transformed the Houston technology group from a minor division of 7 staff in 2007 that produced less than $1.5M in revenue, to a well-respected and high customer value operation with 50 staff members generating $8.3M in revenue and 44% margins.

New York, Ny, Us

Managed the day-to-day activities of all seven Houston-based technology resources. Sponsored the creation an informal technology talent cultivation center. Principle Solution Architect for Houston-based client engagements. Served as technology project manager, solution architect, software developer, and consultant for client engagements. Engineered a successful college recruitment program. First Houston trainer on JVS and OpenComponents technologies.Provided architecture and lead development efforts for Natural Gas and Power Endur implementations. Architected the following solutions: Oracle GL interface, Price Feed Interface, Fax Interface, Accounting Manager simulation development (Accrual and MTM), WACOG(Inventory Valuation) reporting, Credit reporting, GMI(Fimat) Inbound Transaction interface, ZyTax Determination and Compliance interfaces, Price Exposure (Delta) and MTM RTP (real time position) pages, Confirmations, Invoices and Nat Gas WACOG (NetForward for Power Plants).

New York, Ny, Us

Led teams of 4-5 technical consultants in the completion of front to back Power and Nat Gas Endur implementations. Architected FERC 423, confirmations, invoices, WACOG (Inventory Valuation), Credit, transportation tracking, price exposure , VAR, Revenue Reporting, Wholesale Power Scheduling integration (Connex), Retail Power integration, and SAP integration. 95+% onsite consulting with Austin Energy, Bonneville Power Administration, and Hess (DE).

New York, Ny, Us

Responsible for architecture and software development of Nat Gas real time price exposure, price import interfaces, and SAP integration efforts. 80+% onsite engagement with Bridgeline(Chevron) and PEMEX.

New York, Ny, Us

Responsible for architecture and software development of Power and Nat Gas real time price exposure, MTM, P/L, Credit, and WACOG(Inventory Valuation) solutions. 80+% onsite engagement with Mirant, Duke Bulk Power, DEILA, RWE, CDWR and Shell(STUSCO).