Dave Williams

Dave Williams – GIS Manager | Consultant | Speaker | Founder of TruInsights

Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica

About

I’m a GIS leader and entrepreneur helping utilities turn geospatial data into smarter decisions. At Jamaica Public Service (JPS), I guide enterprise GIS projects that improve grid reliability, disaster response, and operational efficiency—most recently advancing feeder zones, vegetation risk models, and our transition to the Utility Network. As Founder of TruInsights, I focus on bringing cutting-edge geospatial solutions to the Caribbean, from custom dashboards to SaaS products that unlock real business value. 🚀 Passionate about technology, strategy, and impact—I thrive on building systems that solve today’s challenges while preparing organizations for the future.

Experience

  • Founder at TruInsights
    Sep 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mos

    Data combined together for good.

  • Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (Full-time · 21 yrs 5 mos)
    • GIS Manager
      Mar 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 4 mos

      Leads a team that implements all aspects of JPS’ GIS-related projects and initiatives. This includes integrating smart grid and emerging operational systems. - Evaluating technological advances and promoting the usage of appropriate technology and applications among various end-users. - Developing and implementing policies and procedures to guide operations. - Responsible for all budgetary matters relating to the program

    • Analyst
      Sep 2009 - Mar 2017 · 7 yrs 7 mos

      - Directed GIS and drawing functions of the unit - Developed geodatabases to support electrical modeling of JPS’ distribution network. - Managed integration of Enterprise GIS with critical systems including Customer Information System and Outage Management System

    • Junior Analyst
      Feb 2005 - Aug 2009 · 4 yrs 7 mos

      Performed a myriad of technical projects including the following: - Co-head on major data collection projects including planning, execution, training, and payroll. - Provide analytical and technical expertise for analysis of electrical loss management initiatives - Produces accurate maps and other geospatial representations of data for various mission-critical projects Application design and development leveraging GIS to support various departments

  • Life Time Member at Beta Gamma Sigma
    Aug 2008 - Present · 17 yrs 11 mos

    A lifetime member of Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS). BGS recognizes and honors the top 10% of undergraduate students, top 20% of graduate students and all doctoral candidates from around the world in business schools accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

  • Adjunct Lecturer in Statistics at Jamaica Theological Seminary
    Jan 2017 - May 2020 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    Develop engaging course content including choosing the reading material, creating assignments and arranging a syllabus. Present lectures to undergraduate students that inspire strong discussions and keep students interested.