Hector Artze is Director with the Energy practice, with a professional career that spans more than 22 years in the electric utility field. Mr. Artze assists clients craft their Smart Grid strategy and leverage the integration of new and existing technologies to transform the business and organization. Mr. Artze's expertise includes contract negotiations, process improvement, asset management, distribution operations, emergency restoration processes, evaluation and implementation of information technologies for electric utilities, major accounts management, government contracting, energy conservation, quality improvement, as well as construction services.