When advising C-suite executives, clarity and confidence are non-negotiable. For Daniel Hayes, a senior technology consultant working with NorthGrid Energy, the challenge wasn’t a lack of information—it was the overwhelming flood of it.
NorthGrid, one of the largest utility providers in the region, was in the middle of evaluating AI-driven systems for asset management, customer service, and predictive maintenance. Every department was producing reports, interview notes, and performance summaries. The problem? The information was siloed, unstructured, and often contradictory. This made it difficult for Daniel to present a concise, credible recommendation to the executive team without weeks of manual data wrangling.
“When you’re in the boardroom, you can’t waste time digging through scattered spreadsheets and reports,” Daniel explains. “You need a single, coherent picture—and you need it fast.”
The Challenge: Data in Pieces, Not in Perspective
In the utility sector, decisions often involve massive budgets, long implementation timelines, and regulatory implications. Daniel knew that if the executives weren’t confident in the recommendation, they wouldn’t commit. But without a way to consolidate and interpret the vast amount of qualitative and quantitative data, the process was dragging on and momentum was slipping away.
The RecoPath Solution
With RecoPath, Daniel was able to:
Centralize all relevant inputs — from interview transcripts and operational metrics to financial forecasts
Use AI-assisted reasoning to surface patterns, risks, and opportunities
Summarize findings in clear, plain-language diagnostics
Map recommendations against budget constraints and projected ROI
Generate a step-by-step change management plan that executives could approve on the spot
Instead of spending weeks cross-referencing documents, Daniel had a strategic, visually clear briefing ready in days.
From Analysis to Approval
RecoPath’s output didn’t just make the case—it made the path forward obvious. The AI-supported diagnostics allowed Daniel to highlight where operational improvements could be made without overextending budgets, and where new AI tools could seamlessly integrate with NorthGrid’s existing systems.
The result? Immediate executive buy-in. The board approved the proposal in the first presentation, and implementation began the following quarter.
The Result: Speed Meets Strategy
By cutting through the noise and presenting a unified, evidence-backed recommendation, Daniel positioned himself as not just a consultant, but a trusted strategic partner. The technology rollout happened smoothly, on budget, and with full leadership support.
“RecoPath gave me the kind of clarity executives expect,” Daniel says. “It turned a sea of data into a narrative that made sense—and that’s what got the green light.”