Sam Yenamandra

Sam Yenamandra is the Manager of Innovations and Strategic Partnerships at Murrumbidgee Irrigation, where he has played a pivotal role in helping transform the company into an industry leader in irrigation services. Under his leadership, the team at Murrumbidgee Irrigation pioneered the development of an advanced digital twin to optimise asset performance on a system scale by leveraging their vast network of automated assets, spanning across 360,000 hectares.

Sam has also spearheaded the integration of Data Science, AI and machine learning into risk management strategies, enabling proactive solutions that enhance customer service. These innovative approaches and relentless focus on customer value has earned Murrumbidgee Irrigation recognition as one of the top 10 most innovative utility companies in the country.

Involved in:

• Continuous innovation: the future of water delivery data science (September 2024)