Kaleb Thompson

About Kaleb Thompson

As a data and AI transformation leader, I have over a decade of experience building and scaling data platforms that drive tangible business value in highly regulated industries. I thrive on translating complex enterprise challenges into clear, executable AI strategies that enhance safety, efficiency, and financial performance.At ONE Gas, I have spearheaded the company\'s data and AI transformation. My leadership was instrumental in modernizing the analytics stack in the cloud (Azure, Snowflake), pioneering the use of Generative AI for corporate functions, and establishing robust data governance and a Power BI Center of Excellence. These foundational initiatives enabled the deployment of a portfolio of high-impact data and AI solutions, delivering substantial improvements in areas spanning from operational risk and asset protection to proactive customer financial support.I operate best where complexity needs clarity. Whether it’s architecting data products, driving user adoption, or navigating the intersection of business, tech, and analytics, I bring a balance of vision and execution that helps multi-disciplinary teams scale what works.Ultimately, I believe an organization\'s greatest asset is its people. My passion is to build and mentor other leaders, align talent with strengths, and create an environment where data professionals can do their most impactful work.Specialties:• AI & Data Strategy• Predictive & Generative AI• Team Leadership & Development• MLOps & AI Operationalization• Cloud Data Platforms (Azure, Snowflake)• Data Governance & Literacy• Stakeholder Management• Regulated Utility Operations

Experience

1. Principal Data & Ai Architect

   ONE Gas

   Sep 2025 — Present · Tulsa, OK, US

   Drive the architecture and engineering of foundational AI capabilities across the enterprise. Focus on scalable patterns, responsible incorporation of advanced technologies, and enabling the technical direction of the company’s AI strategy.

Education

• Oklahoma State University

  Master of Science (M.Sc.), Business Analytics and Data Mining

  2015 — 2017

• Oklahoma State University

  Graduate Certificate, Business Data Mining

  2015 — 2016

• Oklahoma State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Data Warehousing
• Business Requirements
• Energy
• Star Schema
• Hadoop
• T-Sql Stored Procedures
• Oracle E-Business Suite
• Ensemble Modeling
• Apache Spark
• Business Intelligence
• Linear Regression
• Sas Programming
• Transact-Sql (T-Sql)
• Sql
• R
• Oracle Discoverer
• Sql Server Integration Services (Ssis)
• Extract, Transform, Load (Etl)
• Artificial Neural Networks
• Forecasting
• Data Analysis
• Sql Server Management Studio
• Operations Research
• Kimball Methodology
• Business Analysis
• Python
• Financial Analysis
• Clustering
• Business Analytics
• Microsoft Excel
• Oracle Erp
• Data Mining
• Time Series
• Predictive Analytics
• Machine Learning
• Data Science
• Energy Markets
• Sas E-Miner
• Anova
• Tabular