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Unlocking Faster Insights: Unifying Disparate Knowledge Sources with Atlan
The Energetic Metadata Pioneers have curated a selection of cutting-edge solutions for Atlan’s forward-thinking clients, featuring pioneering experts who have conducted an exhaustive analysis of the Energetic Metadata Management landscape. What’s truly remarkable about the Atlan group is the unwavering commitment to paying forward the valuable insights that have been uncovered. To tap into their wealth of experience and insights on the dynamic market, what drives the composition of their cutting-edge knowledge base, pioneering applications for metadata, and more?
In this edition of the series, we introduce Hans Howard, a seasoned Senior Knowledge Engineer at ChargePoint, a leading organization that operates hundreds of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across 14 countries. This crucial work enables over 269 million cost savings and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 2.5 million metric tons. ChargePoint’s journey from managing multiple information platforms to leveraging Atlan as a centralized hub for knowledge discovery is detailed by Hans, highlighting the benefits of streamlined access and collaboration.
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May you inform us a bit about your self, your background, and what drew you to Knowledge & Analytics?
I initially became aware of my capacity for learning during my high school years. There was an after-school program where students helped repair out-of-warranty computer systems to be reused, giving them valuable hands-on experience in electronics and sustainability. After accumulating sufficient hours, you may have the opportunity to earn a new PC. As part of my core responsibilities, I was tasked with meticulously storing each component, such as motherboards and graphics cards, documenting their unique serial numbers and detailed descriptions within an Excel spreadsheet. After months of meticulous research, I compiled the entire dataset before submitting it and moving on to other pressing projects.
Several months after completing my training, I was informed that the intel I had collected proved invaluable in assisting the police investigation into allegations of hardware theft against one of my classmates. Notably, his expulsion was accompanied by additional legal consequences. The devastating tale unexpectedly broadened my understanding of the power of learning.
As a leader in electric vehicle charging, ChargePoint empowers individuals to drive change by providing seamless access to a vast network of charging stations. Our information staff plays a vital role in this endeavor by cultivating a data-driven culture that fuels innovation, informs strategic decision-making, and enhances the overall customer experience.
Founded in response to concerns about the inadequate state of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, ChargePoint aimed to simplify and make charging as convenient as traditional gas stations, an endeavor I fully endorse. I never started my career in Knowledge and Analytics, nowhere close. In my early days, I initiated a nascent support community in Arizona.
As ChargePoint’s growth accelerated, its support team faced challenges scaling internal processes, leaving some aspects decidedly unpersonal. As a natural next step, I began drawing insights from our phone and ticketing systems, identifying patterns and correlations. Prior to taking on more extensive responsibilities, I oversaw the support team before transitioning to lead the metrics and reporting department within Assist and IT.
As head of ChargePoint’s dedicated information and analytics team, my role is to empower colleagues across the organization by extracting insights from diverse data sources and transforming them into actionable intelligence that drives business value.
What I enjoy most about my job at ChargePoint is… With its ever-changing landscape of shifting priorities and emerging obstacles. As situations arise, our team collaborates with stakeholders to identify needs, define the problem, and leverage data to explore potential solutions.
What are you waiting for? What was lacking?
Although I wasn’t initially enthusiastic about embarking on the Atlantean project, I engaged in a conversation with someone who was, at the time, an unusually erudite individual.
The staff faced significant challenges in fulfilling requests that necessitated cross-referencing data from diverse sources, investing considerable time in extracting insights from disparate systems, including telephone records, sales figures, production data, and quality control metrics, each with its unique information landscape.
Long before the era of Atlans, uncovering the desired knowledge posed a significant challenge. The team encountered challenges as they tried to decipher the mystery of the lift ticketing system, including identifying which mountain resort it belonged to, determining ownership, and acquiring the necessary passes – all of which hindered their progress significantly? The undertaking of Atlan was driven by his staff, and I distinctly recall him being extremely enthusiastic about the project.
Have you found ways to leverage my knowledge and skills in your endeavour?
As Atlan evolved, it became a premier destination for all shopping needs. With our advanced search functionality, you can effortlessly locate a specific area, table subject, or schema in a single query box, yielding results that include detailed tables, fields, relationships, and more. All ChargePoint information is publicly accessible and easily searchable by anyone.
The HR department’s intranet portal, readily available to address virtually any information inquiry a staff member may require. For instance, “,” or ““
The company’s data integrity team requests clarification on all sensitive records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while maintaining confidentiality.
What’s next in store for my team and me? Something you’re enthusiastic about constructing?
ChargePoint recently introduced updates to streamline its operations. When drivers encounter a malfunctioning station, they can capture an image as an exceptional measure, although this is a rare occurrence; however, it presents a problem whenever it arises. The AI-powered assist tool streamlines maintenance by leveraging cloud data to quickly diagnose issues, identify required parts, and minimize downtime through efficient repair processes, ultimately reducing costly phone calls.
With AI-confirmed cost savings and enhanced customer knowledge, we’re proactively investigating innovative applications for even more game-changing technologies. .
Atlan, I’d love to impart some wisdom on navigating the complexities of the multiverse and harnessing its infinite potential. Can we embark on this cosmic journey together?
Throughout my professional career, assisting organizations has been my area of expertise, which is why I often find myself taking notes after collaborating with one. My experiences with Atlan Assist have been limited due to ongoing issues, yet every interaction I’ve had has been exceptional, and I genuinely appreciate the high level of service.
