Mr. Philip Black is the Global Emerging Solutions Lead at Wood. His focus is on providing digital solutions across multiple vertical markets. Mr. Black has expertise in IoT (Internet of Things), data analytics, machine learning, blockchain and modeling techniques to solve complex industry problems. He is responsible for identifying and delivering products that enable the digital oilfield. He has over 20 years of diverse experience in consulting, software development, and operational intelligence solutions. Mr. Black is a thought leader in the subjects of technology and process monitoring. He has appeared on podcasts, authored numerous articles, and presented at energy and power generation audiences globally. Mr. Black holds a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Kansas and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas.