In this forward-looking thought leadership session, Shirley Ike, Global Director of Data Management at Wood, presented a compelling case for a data-centric, full asset lifecycle approach to project delivery. Challenging traditional handover practices, Ike advocated for treating digital assets with the same level of rigour and assurance as physical ones—positioning the digital twin as a proactive enabler of early operational success.
The session addressed a common industry barrier: data handover inconsistencies that delay start-up and increase risk. Wood’s solution? Develop the “pre-operations twin” alongside the physical asset to ensure seamless integration, verifiable data, and system readiness before the first day of operations.
Attendees learned how this strategy enables faster, better-informed decisions, predictive maintenance through AI, improved data quality, and reduced late-stage rework. By aligning to standards such as ISO 15926 and ISO 27001, and automating assurance and governance processes, Wood demonstrated how to close the CapEx-to-OpEx gap and elevate digital maturity across the asset lifecycle.
Ultimately, the presentation underscored that operational excellence begins long before start-up—by building trust into the data foundation from day one.
Speakers
- Shirley Ike, Global Director of Data Management at Wood
