Andres Eduardo Peluso Galarraga Email & Phone Number

Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Start-up developing energy modeling tools to help stakeholders plan for the energy transition.I combine both my technical knowledge, communication skills, and creative problem-solving to deliver the best solutions for our customers. I engage and collaborate with customers to understand their unique position in the industry, current challenges, and biggest actionable pain points. I provide customer feedback to the product and technology team to see how we can enhance SAInt's user experience and capabilities. I design and create unique use cases to demonstrate the capabilities of SAInt. I also present the potential of SAInt to customers via demos and webinars. I craft proposals for different project tenders, business ventures, and technical bids for potential customers and partnerships. I support the development of sales collateral to assist our marketing team and increase our market share.

Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

I was involved in various tasks related to the SAInt software, a tool for planning and optimizing energy networks. I developed documentation and training material to assist with the onboarding process of new customers and conducted training sessions for them. I also performed extensive test cases to ensure the technical rigor of the software and its compatibility with different scenarios and platforms. In addition, I worked with customers on a wide range of consulting projects, where I evaluated the economic feasibility of sustainable microgrids, the potential impact of new legislation and policies on energy markets, and the market studies of different asset mixes (renewables, renewable plus storage, etc.). To facilitate my workflow, I developed advanced Excel and Python tools that helped me with calculating LCOE, managing data, automating simulation processes, analyzing model outputs, and visualizing results. Furthermore, I researched, collected, and cleaned energy market data to develop in-house datasets for both internal and commercial use. These comprehensive datasets included network topology, transmission capacity limits, demand and operational reserves requirements, generation fleet and storage units’ technical constraints, assets forced and planned outages, operational cost, and additional market constraints.

Essen Area, Germany

My master’s thesis at encoord investigated what are the benefits and drawbacks of the added complexities in co-simulations of multi-energy networks compared to silo sequential simulations. During my research, I developed a Python-based controller to run sequential and coupled simulations of an integrated energy system simulating both an electricity distribution grid and a district heat network in a residential area of Stockholm. The controller simulated both the heating and electric network using SAInt physical simulation modules to consider both networks’ losses and technical limitations while ensuring minimal primary energy demand. Decreasing the primary energy demand used to supply both networks will decrease the system’s overall operational cost and emission. The controller optimized the dispatch of a central thermal storage tank, flexible heating demand, heat pump, external electrical grid injection, and CHP unit to minimize the primary energy demand. The silo sequential and co-simulation approaches were compared to the overall energy demand and emissions of the integrated system.

Lisbon Area, Portugal

Start-up developing next generation of supercapacitorsI was responsible for rapid prototyping new manufacturing tools required for the production of the supercapacitor cells by using CAD models, in-house 3D-printer, and other machined components. One of the prototypes I developed was a new welding system, which increased the welding capacity by 8 times the original capacity. I generated CAD models and photorealistic renderings of the available product line. Additionally, I designed and constructed prototypes of small scale supercapacitors.

Calgary, Canada Area

Local Venezuelan bakery and restaurant service providerI was responsible for the production and operations of a local family-owned bakery. Where I manage a yearly output of over 36 thousand food products, leading a multicultural team of up to 4 employees and creating new business opportunities by developing and strengthening client relationships. Additionally, by optimizing the production line, I was able to reduce labor expenses and the production time of core items by 25% and 33%, respectively.

Calgary, Canada Area

Mid-Size EPCM firm in the upstream oil and gas sectorI worked in the upstream project management department, which allowed me to collaborate in the design, engineering, procurement, and planning of different upstream projects in the oil and gas sector. As a project engineer, I was required to be the key contact between the internal and external parties. Each project had its schedule and challenges, creating a fast-paced environment where I had to work on various projects simultaneously. We worked in multidisciplinary teams to handle these challenges and complete our project deliverables.

Calgary, Canada Area

Calgary, Canada Area

Bitumen upgrading research group at the University of CalgaryI assisted in the analysis of asphaltenes absorption in kaolin using the UV technique and categorized hydrocarbon samples in technical datasheets using experimental analysis methods. Additionally, I collaborated in the assembly of the instrumentation and piping system of a high throughput experimentation unit with three simultaneous reactors, used for testing bitumen upgrading.

Master'S Degree, Energy Innovation

KIC InnoEnergy Renewable Energy (RENE) Joint Master's Programme

Business Management And Entrepreneurship

KIC InnoEnergy Renewable Energy (RENE) Joint Master's Programme

Master'S Degree, Energy Engineering And Management

KIC InnoEnergy Renewable Energy (RENE) Joint Master's Programme

Project Management Fundamentals Certificate, Project Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering