Bio: 

Esther Bowman is a Product Owner and Senior Account Manager with over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, specializing in upstream Data Management and Digital Transformation. With a degree in Management Information Systems, she brings a unique blend of business acumen and technical insight to her work with enterprise clients. Her current focus includes wells data and reference data within The Open Group OSDU® Forum, where she has played a key role in assembling and supporting teams focused on standardizing and integrating complex data environments into scalable, modern platforms. Throughout her career, Esther has helped bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, while building strong, collaborative relationships with clients and internal teams alike.

Membership Details

Country: United States of America

Forum: The Open Group OSDU® Forum

Membership Level: Silver

Q. How long have you been involved with The Open Group? New Member, joined July of 2025

Q. What do you do, and how long have you been doing it? 

Over 30 years of experience key role in assembling and supporting teams focused on standardizing and integrating complex data environments into scalable, modern platforms. I focus on bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, while building strong, collaborative relationships with clients and internal teams alike.

Q. Why did your organization become a Member of The Open Group OSDU Forum and what does/will your involvement look like? 

Our organization recognizes the critical importance of open standards and data interoperability in driving Digital Transformation within the energy sector. By becoming a member of The Open Group OSDU Forum, we are committing to collaborate with industry peers to help shape and adopt a unified data platform that supports scalable, efficient, and innovative upstream operations.

Q. How has/will membership in The Open Group benefit you, your organization, and the industry at large?

Membership in The Open Group Forum provides our organization with invaluable access to industry-leading standards, collaboration, and a community focused on advancing data interoperability in the energy sector. For us as a service provider, this enables deeper alignment with client needs around scalable, standardized data solutions—especially in areas like wells data and reference data management. Being part of the Forum helps us stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and best practices, which translates into delivering more effective, future-proof services for our clients. 

Q. Why is it important for other organizations to join The Open Group?

By participating, organizations gain early insight into emerging technologies and best practices, helping them align their strategies with industry-wide Digital Transformation efforts. This collective approach not only drives efficiency and consistency but also helps the entire industry overcome complex challenges together, paving the way for a more connected, sustainable energy future.

Q. What are your hobbies? 

Traveling, Cooking, Learning Italian, Reading, and Crocheting

Q. What book are you currently reading? 

Primarily Fiction Books, Mystery & Suspense

Q. What social networks do you belong to? LinkedIn and Facebook

Q. Any last thoughts?

Joining The Open Group OSDU Forum represents an important step forward in fostering collaboration, innovation, and standardization within the energy sector. As the industry faces increasing complexity and rapid Digital Transformation, coming together around open standards is essential to unlocking the full value of data and driving operational excellence.

Date Published: July 24, 2025