Overseeing all modelling and analytics for our 100/100/0 sustainability goal (aka 24/7 carbon free) Supporting Rewnewables Origination team with optimization modelling and project specific impact analysis, e.g. key financial metricsTechnical due diligence of carbon-free energy proposalsProviding power systems subject matter expertise to support unique and complex utility interconnection challenges facing various AI data centers. Renewable and carbon free project valuations Developing dashboards and analytical applications in Python/streamlit

Technical SME in Cloud Operations and Innovation. Data, analytics and techno-economics for 100/100/0 aka 24/7 carbon free energyPM for first deployment of Grid-interactive UPS at a data center. Concept/pilot development of a long duration energy storage (LDES) system for data center resilience. Internal technical advisory to various teams from R&D to power utility account managersEnergy storage proposal commercial and technical due diligence

Evaluating and defining distributed energy and critical power solutions to meet Microsoft's 2030 carbon negative commitment, with a focus on eliminating dependence on diesel fuel for backup power at our data centers globally.Developed technical and business case justification for deploying alternatives to diesel backup generators.Commercial and technical evaluation of opportunities to participate in energy market ancillary services. Led efforts to deploy battery energy storage systems (BESS) for backup power and energy market participation.Provided power systems subject matter expertise for complex situations with power utilities and offsite backup power solutions.

Direct engineering and technical project development support for all wind farm projects, including greenfield and mergers and acquisitions across the US. Provide quantitative analysis on various aspects of wind farm development from cutting-edge prospecting tools through to the LCOE performance of individual wind turbines within a farm.lead high level techno-economic assessments for various forms of pre and post-combustion decarbonization strategieslead technical development and evaluation of BESS projectsdrive the development of tools (python, excel, web apps) and procedures to enable projects to be developed with the lowest LCOE.manage scope and deliverables for external technical/engineering consultants.work with valuation, structuring and transmission business functions with the aim of assessing generation volume and revenue sensitivities and risks.provide subject matter expertise to other project developments such as solar, battery storage and thermal.

Provide technical project development support for all wind farm projects across the US.key member advising senior management on PTC qualification strategy.provide technical due diligence on M&A activity for wind developments.develop engineering quantities and specifications for internal capex estimation. collaborate with other groups to develop highly innovative tools to optimize and improve the efficiency of various tasks, e.g. automated collection system optimizer.wind turbine generator screening and evaluation.

technical specialist (SME) in the areas of power systems analysis, protection, fault and incident investigation.project managed a fleet wide initiative to improve the reliability and protection of our major assets utilizing multiple consultants and electrical contractors to implement the changes.provided technical support for NERC compliance and developed procedures and systems to efficiently manage the assessment of particular functions or settings.support operational power plants, e.g. troubleshooting generator trips and equipment failures. Designed, tested and implemented solutions to address issues.internal consultant to various business functions: construction, development, origination, commercial, trading, and turbine maintenance.develop sophisticated tools to improve the efficiency and quality assurance of procedures. review of documentation associated with electrical system for new plants in development and constructiontroubleshooting assistance during commissioning and startup of new generators

managed the power systems analysis section in the US.directed US resources and coordinated with other international offices to ensure global projects were delivered effectively.developed the analysis business in the US - business development, technical and commercial proposal preparation and recruiting.ensured that company procedures for quality assurance and health and safety are maintained. (Instrumental in attaining ISO 9001 certification for the Houston, TX office)oversaw the implementation of project plans, budgets and deliverables to ensure the company’s key performance indicators were achieved.developed/mentored new employees and less experienced engineers.

Responsible for performing power system studies on various onshore and offshore electrical installations, in particular LNG facilities. Produced technical reports and presenting the findings of the analysis to contractors and end-owners. Latterly acted as a project manager and lead engineer for power system analysis projects.