Meet Greg Peter: Director of Analytics and Product Development at Aquanomix
Can you tell us about your role at Aquanomix?
At Aquanomix, my work focuses on monitoring and optimizing water systems for clients. I help develop software that collects and analyzes data from water systems to help clients better manage risk while reducing water and energy consumption. I’m proud of helping clients improve sustainability by offering data-driven solutions that make operations more efficient while minimizing environmental impact. I’m also proud of developing new and innovative tools that allow me to deliver structured, customized solutions for a wide range of client needs.
How do you stay updated on the latest trends and innovations in water management and IoT technology?
Staying updated requires constant engagement with industry publications, attending relevant conferences, and following tech trends in both IoT and water management sectors. I regularly read white papers, participate in webinars, and explore innovations through professional networks. Interacting with clients also offers firsthand insight into emerging needs and solutions in the field, which keeps me grounded in the latest practical applications.
If you weren’t working in tech and analytics, what could you see yourself doing?
If I weren’t in tech and analytics, I could see myself in environmental sciences or sustainability consulting. The idea of contributing to global solutions around natural resource management and helping create more sustainable practices for businesses and communities is something I find deeply fulfilling. It would still align with my passion for improving how we interact with and preserve natural resources.
If you could have dinner with any historical figure or tech innovator, who would it be and why?
I’d love to have dinner with Nikola Tesla. His visionary work on electricity and energy transmission laid the foundation for so many modern technologies, and his way of thinking — so ahead of its time — would be fascinating to explore. Discussing how he envisioned the future of power systems and his ideas for free energy would be an incredible conversation, especially considering today’s global energy challenges.
What’s a hobby or passion you pursue outside of work that might surprise people?
One hobby that might surprise people is my interest in creative writing. I enjoy exploring narrative storytelling as a way to unwind and express creativity in a completely different medium from tech. It’s a chance to think about the world in a new way and exercise imagination outside the boundaries of data and systems.
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?
I would travel to Japan. The country offers an intriguing mix of technological innovation and deep-rooted traditions. Visiting its tech hubs in Tokyo, while also exploring nature, art, and culture in Kyoto, would be an incredible experience. Plus, seeing how Japan manages its infrastructure, energy, and water resources would also provide valuable professional insights.
What’s some great advice you've heard, and how has it influenced your career or personal life?
One piece of advice that has stuck with me is, “Embrace curiosity and always be willing to learn.” This has influenced me both in my career and personal life, as it has driven me to constantly seek new knowledge and skills. Whether it’s learning about a new technology, a different industry, or a personal hobby, I’ve found that staying curious leads to growth and opens up new opportunities I wouldn’t have considered otherwise.