Data Storyteller and Investment Writer, Founder of Eeagli (LinkedIn Top Voices 2022 - Finance)

I make data dance because when numbers come alive you can see the world for what it is.

I’m James Eagle, a data visualisation specialist, keynote speaker, and seasoned investment writer with two decades of experience in asset management and banking industries. I’ve developed unique techniques that transforming complex topics into clear, compelling stories.

What I Do:

→ Data Visualisation: I bring stories to life through visuals that cut through the noise, revealing truths you might miss that help you start conversations that matter.

→ Thought Leadership: My upcoming book, From Chaos to Clarity (launching July 10), explores how data visualisation could help save humanity from a world drowning in data.

→ Keynote Speaking: When step on stage I ignite the room, bringing data to life through my powerful animated visualisations.

→ AI Innovation: I'm building an AI language model that lets you upload and explore massive datasets, uncover the hidden stories beneath the numbers, and transform these discoveries into powerful visual narratives.

→ Social Media & Communication: I consult with companies of all sizes to help them tell better stories online, bridging the gap between complexity and clarity.

Why It Matters: Because data, when brought to life, has the power to shift perspectives, shape strategies, and ignite new ideas.

James Eagle

Northpower

Project Manager - Transmission

Auckland Construction and Electrical Solutions Ltd

Engineering Consultant

Roman Construction

Technical Director

Connetics

Lead and manage design projects in accordance with project specification, budget, timing and quality standards in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements
Consultation with customers, local authorities, utility providers and other third parties in a consultancy capacity to enhance existing practices and procedures and/or provide alternative solutions
Planning, coordinating projects in terms of timing, staging, budget requirements and future development
Preparation of contractual documentation
Keeping abreast of relevant technical development
Establish and maintain positive relations with external parties and fellow staff in order to meet agreed targets

HV Design Engineer

Electra

Lead and manage strategy development of network plan to support the executive team at Electra Group
Lead  Electra’s strategic plans from a network perspective
Develop planning team to help foster a positive environment, individual development and the achievement of agreed network reliability targets
Business partner with Group General Manager – Commercial in preparation of the Annual Business Plan
Manage Zone Substation and sub transmission capital and maintenance programmes
Devise appropriate processes and standards to ensure agreed targets are achieved
Lead analysis and planning to make recommendations on expenditure on the network so that it performs to world class standards
Business partner with Network Operations Manager to maximise efficiency of resources and manage to timeframes
Prepare the Annual Asset Management plan in conjunction with the Network Team and the Group General Manager – Commercial 
Proactively manage and provide feedback on the network, including capital programmes to the Group General Manager – Commercial
Assist Group General Manager – Commercial to ensure that the network has appropriate risk and asset management strategies in place
Establish and maintain positive relations with external parties and fellow staff in order to meet agreed targets

Network Planning and Development Manager

AECOM

Project Manager responsible for design, documentation and contract administration on projects, working as part of the project team
Team leader for power system analysis team responsible for all power system analysis work including the following power system packages PSS®SINCAL, PSS®E, PSS®ADEPT’ PSCAD, DigSilent and CDEGS
Project Management for detail design of Mount Maunganui 110/33 kV transformer upgrade for Transpower – which was a multi discipline project involving Primary Systems, Secondary Systems, SCADA & RTU, Metering, Earthing System, HV Cable System, Oil Interceptor System, Civil & Structural and Geotechnical Services
Project manager for detail design of standard 110kV 50MVAr capacitor bank for Transpower which was to be adapted throughout New Zealand Transpower 110kV 50MVAr capacitor bank installation
Design of the new 11kV reticulation for the Waikato District Health Board
PSSE Studies for 115kV supply of North and Central Laos from Thailand
Project Manager for the power system studies for the supply of power to the Argyle Diamond Mines in Australia
Analysis using PSS/ADEPT of the Kajaki – Kandhahar 200km, 110kV transmission line in Afghanistan to determine capability of the transmission line and provided solutions to the capacity issues by the use of optimum placement of capacitor banks along the network.
Project manager for design of replacement of two 33/11kV distribution transformers for Vector - The main distribution company for Auckland.
Project manager for a technical feasibility study of physically embedding a 129MVA generator on a thermo-mechanical pulping bus at Norske Skog Tasman plant.
Peer reviewed motor starting analysis of the North Otago Irrigation Scheme carried out by BECA Infrastructure Ltd.
Carried out motor starting analysis and fault studies for the Norske Skog Tasman Limited.
Acted as an independent expert on an overhead to underground project costs for Transit NZ who develop, manage and maintains the country’s state highways.

Consultant - Power Systems

WEL Networks Ltd

Undertake rigorous analysis to optimise equipment and circuit performance with a view to maximise the financial and operational objectives combined with detail assessment of risk
Produce Network Development plans that meet defined performance and financial objectives.
Undertake rigorous analysis of innovative project solutions and ensure accurate evaluation of proposed alternatives and assessment of risk.
Assist in the development of the OPEX/CAPEX Service Quality trade off based on inputs from the rest of the Strategic Asset Management team.
Recommends network investment options together with financial and risk analysis.
Responsible for the development and updating the long term load forecasting models
Develop and maintain network analysis models to enable power flow and loss optimisation scenarios to be evaluated.
Assists with technical issues relating to the Transpower interface.
Assist in the development and application of protection philosophies and settings
Develop scope and budgets for major projects.
Assist the Asset Performance Manager in developing annual security forecasts.
Maximise utilisation of the asset towards world class standards.
Development of contingency plans in association with the Control Centre to mitigate risk in major projects.
Develop and maintain equipment rating models to enable steady state and emergency ratings to be defined that allow for the prevailing environmental conditions.
Assists in the development of asset life plans that is consistent with the Asset Mission for each class of asset.
Specialist engineering projects as required
Represent WEL Networks Limited as required at relevant external forums, present a professional and positive image of the company

System Architect

WEL Networks

Develop and implement Asset Management strategies to deliver maximum performance at best cost.
Short and long term planning for the network system, with long-term investment requirements, reviewing OPEX & CAPEX.
Review network standards and policies in line with company practice, benchmarking data, and make recommendations for improvements.
Develop practical and economic business case solutions to network problems.
Long term load forecasting with a strategic view to expand globally.
Preparation of asset valuations, to provide expert advice on minimising technical business risk.
Manage specialised engineering design work & make strategic recommendations.
Assist Project Managers with assessments of contractor designs.
Contribute to the development of WEL networks intellectual property.

Planning Engineer

Eastland Network

Manage and coordinate the design and execution of projects.
Identify then analyse medium and long-range maintenance and capital projects required to maintain the network asset.
Assess development and expansion needs to ensure provision is made in the Asset Management Plan
Provide technical support to the company operations section.
Keep up to date with the latest technological developments in network asset management and operation.
Further the development of asset management plans to ensure or enhance;
Network performance and reliability
Statuary compliance
Technological advancement

Design Engineer

Best and Crompton Engineering

Contractual negotiations on behalf of Best & Crompton Engineering (Nigeria) Ltd.
Execution and monitoring of contracts of National Electric Power Authority carried out by our company.
Design, construction and maintenance of transmission lines, distribution networks and substations

Site Engineer

Key Sectors: 

Electricity, Energy, Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Industrial, Power Systems, Regulation, Economics, Optimisation

Experience: 

Management, Asset Management, Project Leadership (Management), Development, Consenting, Procurement, Design, Construction, Contracts (EPC, EP-CM, Design Build), Quality Assurance, Risk Management & Compliance, Access, Procurement

Career Highlights:

My area of expertise is asset management and project management specialising in network planning and power system analysis. I have significant experience in the power industry throughout New Zealand and overseas. As project manager I have gained significant experience in the last 6 years in leading, directing and guiding my team to deliver the best recommendations to suit our clients.  I have been heavily involved in technical and commercial evaluations of strategic asset management plans, with a view to maximise financial and operations objectives.  My key achievements have been leading successful projects in asset management strategy from developing the plan from a conceptual and design stage to delivering OPEX & CAPEX targets.  I have vast knowledge of the Generation, Transmission and Distribution networks with complimentary skills in design and planning. I have succeeded in making strategic recommendations to the executive team to ensure world class standards are achieved. I am looking to further develop my career into a management role

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