Darren Yates

Darren Yates has extensive experience in operations and corporate applications within the utility sector, currently serving as a Consultant for Operations Applications at ONE Gas since February 2014, where responsibilities include the design and implementation of the LocusView Mobile pipeline construction management solution. Previously, Darren held the position of Manager - Corporate Applications at both ONE Gas and ONEOK, overseeing the CGI PragmaCAD Mobile Workforce Management system and engaging in all phases of implementation and support. In addition to technical roles, Darren has contributed to the CS Week Conference planning committee and chaired the Field Services Synergy Group since 2015. Early career experience includes roles in sales and marketing at MessageXpress, partnership at F5 Solutions, IT consultancy at MTM Corporation, and information analysis at CITGO Petroleum. Darren holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Aviation Science from Oklahoma State University.