“We continually monitor the energy market for emerging trends where we can invest in practice expansion.  During late 2010, after considerable due diligence, we purposefully set out to build a leading Allegro implementation practice, alongside our considerable existing ETRM implementation capabilities.  Allegro has established itself as a ‘short list’ player for energy companies considering new or replacement ETRM solutions, significantly leveraging its Microsoft .NET technology architecture to provide extensible and scalable solutions that meet the needs of the market,” commented Don Jefferis, partner in Opportune’s Process and Technology practice.

In 2011, Opportune provided Allegro consulting services to eight clients across North America and Europe.  Opportune brings not only the strong technical skills of its Allegro-certified teams, but just as importantly, its broader management and process consulting capabilities, and a deep understanding of the subtleties and nuances of the physical energy markets.

“Allegro is pleased that Opportune has achieved status as a ‘Gold’ System Integrator partner. The investment Opportune is making in Allegro’s partner program will continue to provide our joint customers with the high quality implementation expertise that they need for a rapid and successful deployment of the Allegro platform,” said Michael Hinton, Allegro’s Chief Customer Officer.

Prior to joining Opportune in February 2010 as a Director, Matt led the M&A and Commercial Systems groups for Petroplus Marketing AG, the largest independent refining and marketing company in Europe.  Prior to Petroplus, Matt was in the consulting industry where he managed multiple project teams through large scale business-led IT programs; serving clients in Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America.

“Matt’s commitment to adding value to our clients has been a primary contributor to the success of Opportune,” said Opportune LLP Managing Partner David C. Baggett. “In just two short years, Matt has become one of the leaders of our Firm, and he is a welcomed and valued addition to the partnership.”

Date: December 15, 2011
Source: Mays Business Online  
URL: http://maysbusiness.tamu.edu/index.php/baggett-81-boosts-business-school-with-professional-development-endowment/?utm_source=Mays+Business+Online&utm_campaign=f26c85da4f-MBO_January_2012&utm_medium=email

Date: Janyary 24, 2012
Location: The Westin Houston, Memorial City - Houston, TX
EventURL:http://www.ipaa.org/meetings/pdf/122012pccscheduleofevents.pdf

This year, David Baggett ’81, Cindy Taylor ’84 and Gregg Matte ’92 – all from the Houston area – were given the Mays Outstanding Alumni Award.

Date: October 19, 2011
Source: Mays Business Online  
URL: http://maysbusiness.tamu.edu/index.php/mays-honors-outstanding-alumni/