Cedar Rapids, Iowa – BladeEdge, a leading provider of big data solutions for the wind industry, is pleased to announce a new Vice President of Global Business Development. Rigo Murillo brings decades of experience and a deep understanding of the wind industry to the BladeEdge team.
“Rigo has a long history in the wind industry, and we are excited to tap into his expertise,” said Chris Shroyer, BladeEdge President. “His drive, extensive industry knowledge and connections are exactly what we need to take BladeEdge to the next level.”
Murillo comes to BladeEdge with a wealth of wind industry experience. Prior to starting his own wind industry consulting business, Change Agents Consulting Company, Rigo was the Global Business Development Manager for Wind & Industrial Business at AMSOIL, Inc.
As Vice President of Global Business Development, Murillo rounds out the marketing and sales teams at BladeEdge. He will focus on growing the BladeEdge customer base and driving change and innovation in the wind industry. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the wind industry, and data from blade inspections provides a deeper understanding of how blades wear while enabling proactive maintenance and repair strategies.
“BladeEdge has a truly superior analytics platform, and I’m looking forward to getting it into the hands of more owners, operators and technicians in the field,” said Murillo. “What’s more, BladeEdge offers the whole package – from inspection to reporting – which is incredibly valuable.”
BladeEdge takes a proactive approach to blade lifecycle management with streamlined data capture and inspection methodologies. The industry-leading BladeEdge Analytics℠ platform uses AI to assess inspection data and pinpoint blade damage and wear. Lastly, comprehensive and easy-to-consume reports enable owners and operators to manage infrastructure efficiently.