What Coy Speaks About
Topics draw directly from operational experience — not theory. Each reflects decisions made in the field across some of the most complex technology environments in the energy sector.
CIO Leadership in the Energy Sector
What separates CIOs who create lasting enterprise value from those who manage infrastructure. How energy companies should think about IT leadership, governance, and the business-technology relationship in an era of operational complexity.
IT/OT Cybersecurity for Industrial Environments
The convergence of operational technology and corporate IT is one of the most underaddressed risk areas in energy. Practical frameworks for securing SCADA, ICS, plant communications, and enterprise systems under unified governance — including Board-level reporting.
Technology Diligence in M&A Transactions
Why technology due diligence is still the most underpriced risk in deal execution — and what PE firms and acquirers consistently miss. Based on 20+ integrations across oil & gas, renewables, LNG, and industrials.
Digital Transformation That Actually Works
Most transformation initiatives fail not because of technology, but because of governance, change management, and misaligned incentives. What a realistic, operationally grounded transformation looks like in an energy company — and what it doesn't.
PE-Backed IT: From Diligence to Value Creation
The specific IT challenges of PE-backed companies — compressed timelines, integration complexity, reporting requirements, and the difference between cost-center IT and value-creation IT. What operating partners and portfolio CIOs need to know.
AI and Emerging Technology in Energy Operations
Where AI, predictive analytics, and smart energy systems create real operational advantage — and where they don't. Grounded in direct experience co-managing a $12.8M DOE Connected Communities AI grant with Ohio State and NREL.
How to Work Together
- Conference Keynotes & Panels — Industry conferences, CIO forums, energy sector events, and technology leadership summits.
- Podcast & Media Appearances — Long-form conversations on technology leadership, energy sector transformation, and the CIO role.
- Executive Roundtables — Peer-level discussions with CIOs, operating partners, and senior technology leaders.
- Corporate Workshops — Half-day or full-day sessions for leadership teams on technology strategy, diligence, or cybersecurity governance.
- University & Industry Education — Guest lectures and program contributions for MBA, engineering, and executive education programs.
Lumerai Advisors
For organizations that need more than a speaker — Coy provides hands-on advisory through Lumerai Advisors, working directly with CIOs, boards, and PE operating partners.
- Technology Due DiligencePre-transaction IT assessment and risk scoring for M&A and PE deals.
- Interim & Fractional CIOEmbedded executive leadership during transitions, vacancies, or high-growth periods.
- M&A IT IntegrationPost-close integration planning and execution using a proven playbook methodology.
- IT Strategy & RoadmapMulti-year technology strategy aligned to business objectives and capital structure.
- Cybersecurity GovernanceProgram design and Board-level reporting for IT/OT environments.
- CIO Advisory RetainerOngoing strategic counsel for CIOs navigating transformation or growth.
Industry Writing & Research
Coy publishes practitioner-level analysis on enterprise technology leadership, energy sector strategy, and M&A IT diligence.
POWER Magazine — "Navigating Rising Power Demand and Avoiding Vendor Limitations" (November 2024). How utility companies can address rising electricity demand and sustainability mandates through smarter technology strategy.
Recent articles on energy technology strategy, PE diligence, cybersecurity, and CIO leadership are available at wrightcio.com/insights.