Technosylva is used today by utility companies to identify areas at risk of wildfires, including detailed analyses of risk for individual equipment and line segments. Additionally, utilities leverage Technosylva to develop and implement wildfire mitigation plans, respond to regulatory requirements, and monitor and react to wildfires, including proactive de-energization. Technosylva also helps leading fire agencies mitigate wildfire risk, improve wildfire operations and response, and predict wildfire incidents and understand wildfire behavior.

The appointments of Norris and Byrd come as Technosylva is experiencing rapid growth in response to the increasing demand for its wildfire risk mitigation solutions. Norris has over 30 years of experience in the enterprise software industry, with a proven track record of success in expanding market presence and driving rapid growth. He has held senior executive roles at leading enterprise software companies, including Alteryx, MapR, and EMC. Norris started his career as a consultant with Accenture and Bain and Company. In his new role as Technosylva CMO, he will be responsible for driving awareness and adoption of the company’s solutions to customers around the world.

Byrd is an experienced Chief People Officer having spearheaded the HR function for a number of technology companies, including Ease (acquired by Employee Navigator), Amify, and Envision (acquired by WorldStride). She has deep experience shaping culture, and scaling high-performing, global teams. In her new role, Samantha will be responsible for developing and executing Technosylva’s human resources strategy.

For more information about Technosylva’s leadership team visit: www.technosylva.com/about-technosylva.