With over 30 years of experience in industrial software, Jim Chappell is currently global vice president and head of AI across AVEVA’s businesses and products.  Prior to this, he led the Asset Performance Management (APM) products and related engineering/analytics services for Schneider Electric.   He was also a founding partner and managing officer of InStep Software, a global leader in AI-driven Predictive Analytics, which was acquired by Schneider Electric in 2014.

Jim holds a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering from RPI, a Masters in Nuclear Engineering from the Naval Nuclear Power School, and a M.B.A. from Chaminade University.  Additionally, he graduated from the Civil Engineer Corps Officer's School.  He also held a top-secret clearance while an officer in the U.S. Nuclear Navy.