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Led the new IEEE Blockchain in Power and Energy Standards Working Group, collaborating with global energy corporations, regulatory bodies, and associations to jointly create the IEEE Open Blockchain Energy and Interoperability Framework and Standards. This initiative aimed to elevate the energy industry to a new level of services and applications by establishing a secure, resilient, trusted, transparent, and decentralized Internet-based energy infrastructure.IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. (www.ieee.org)https://sagroups.ieee.org/2418-5/

Led efforts to drive new IEEE Blockchain Standards, focusing on DLT/Blockchain Reference Frameworks, Architecture, Use Cases, and Vertical Applications, while promoting innovative industry standards in the Energy and Healthcare sectors. Additionally, contributed to DLT/Blockchain-GDPR initiatives by developing a 3-Level compliance architecture model and Blockchain ID management solutions, advancing secure and efficient applications across industries.

ISO TC-307 Blockchain Standards

Promoted the adoption and use of blockchain DLT technologies in the power and energy sector as Chair of the IEEE BCTE Architecture Vision Task Force. Led the development of a new architecture for Blockchain DLT in Transactive Energy, driving innovation and advancing its application in the energy industry.

As the founder and leader of the Blockchain Engineering Council (BEC), the organization spearheaded the development of specialized, advanced, interoperable, and open-standard Blockchain technology. Under BEC’s leadership, a team of experts drove Blockchain adoption through collaborative projects, technical reference models, feasibility studies, and strategic partnerships with industry leaders, government bodies, start-ups, and investors. Utilizing a unique systems engineering approach, BEC addressed evolving advances and challenges in the blockchain industry, delivering industry-specific, end-to-end development and tailored solutions. Focused on the intersection of Blockchain and IoT Intelligent Machines, BEC pioneered innovative technologies and approaches. Notable contributions included corporate membership in the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA Corporate), active participation in the ISO TC-307 Blockchain Standards Committee, and shaping global blockchain standards. BEC also provided thought leadership through keynote speeches and insights at events like the IoT Evolution Conference, the Global Blockchain Consortium, the Blockchain in Oil and Gas Conference, and the NARUC Summer Policy Summit. Further, BEC participated in the IEEE IoT Blockchain Standards Workshop, contributing to the “Framework of Blockchain Use in the Internet of Things (IoT)” and leaving a lasting impact on the industry with the creation of the IEEE SA Blockchain in Power and Energy Standards, IEEE P2418.5.

As Chairman of the Committee for the world’s first IEEE Blockchain in Telecom conference and workshop program, I led the organization of the IEEE 2019 Globecom Workshop on Blockchain and DLT in the Telecom Industry. This inaugural IEEE-promoted workshop served as a pivotal platform to explore the transformative potential of blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) in telecommunications, including applications in 5G and other emerging technologies. By convening experts and industry professionals, we facilitated impactful discussions and knowledge sharing to drive innovation and advancement in the telecom sector.https://globecom2019.ieee-globecom.org/workshop/ws-27-ieee-globecom-2019-workshop-blockchain-telecommunications-emerging-technologies-nexthttps://globecom2019.ieee-globecom.org/sites/globecom2019.ieee-globecom.org/files/Blockchain%20in%20Telecom%20Workshop.pdf

Served as an Advisory Board Member for the City of Houston IoT Smart City Initiative, playing a key role in establishing Houston as a leading innovation hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Emerging Technologies in the United States. Collaborated with prominent industry partners, including NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC), Chevron, Microsoft, AT&T, Accenture, and others, contributing strategic insights and expertise as a dedicated committee member. Supported the development and implementation of transformative projects leveraging AI, IoT, and Emerging Technologies to enhance the city’s infrastructure and benefit its residents. Through this role, advanced Houston’s mission to position itself as a dynamic, forward-thinking smart city at the forefront of technological innovation.

Served as an Industry Advisory Board (IAB) member for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Labs, specializing in Blockchain Grid Cyber-Security. Provided expert guidance to project teams, offering insights and feedback on work products, conducting in-depth reviews of DLT/Blockchain-related materials, and contributing to the development and evaluation of briefings and Blockchain presentations. Collaborated with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) under the DOE’s Grid Modernization Initiative, advancing the integration of Blockchain technology to enhance grid cyber-security. Additionally, contributed as a merit reviewer for the DOE/Grid Modernization Blockchain Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, evaluating proposals and aiding in the selection of innovative projects to support the modernization of the energy grid through cutting-edge solutions.

Blockchain AI CTO & Advisor driving innovation at the intersection of Blockchain, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to design distributed and automated trading AI bot platforms.

As the Director of Ethereum Enterprise Alliance Blockchain Global Standards, I had the privilege of leading the establishment of the Ethereum Enterprise Alliance (EEA) with a focus on developing global blockchain standards, working with Fortune 500 companies. As the official representative of the EEA under the ANSI ISO TC-307 Blockchain Standards, I played a pivotal role in promoting EEA Blockchain Technical Specifications and Architecture. Completed the Certified Ethereum Blockchain Development Program in 2018, further solidifying my expertise and commitment to advancing Ethereum and blockchain technology.

As the driving force behind the first IEEE 2018 Blockchain Global Conference, in collaboration with US NIST, I played a pivotal role in promoting and organizing the event. This conference brought together industry-leading speakers and a comprehensive program to explore the current state and future trajectory of blockchain technology. Recognizing the transformative potential of blockchain beyond financial technology, the conference aimed to address the challenges and opportunities in various verticals. Thought leaders, decision makers, and technologists from academia, government, and industry convened to discuss topics such as the technology landscape, applications, use cases, policy, and regulation. The conference was the first in the US government to highlighted the decentralized, secure, and resilient nature of blockchain, positioning it as a platform to instill providence tracking functionality into critical internet applications that rely on trusted immutable data. With its unique capabilities, blockchain is poised to revolutionize the way we approach data integrity and transparency in the digital era.

As a key contributor within the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC), the world's leading organization driving the transformation of business and society through the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), I played a crucial role in advancing the digital oilfield transformation. By harnessing the power of IIoT, machine learning, AI, and enterprise blockchain, I spearheaded initiatives to revolutionize the energy, utilities, and oil & gas industries. My efforts focused on promoting innovation and collaboration in the Industrial IoT sector, particularly in energy utilities and oil & gas. I actively developed IIoT reference architectures and cybersecurity frameworks, fostering industry collaboration for the deployment of disruptive utility-microgrid and digital oilfield solutions. Additionally, I established liaisons and partnerships with influential organizations like IEEE, SPE, OMC to drive standards and industry best practices. As an IIoT thought leader, I delivered keynote speeches at prominent conferences such as Oil & Gas Technology Gamechangers in Midland, IoT Evolution Conference in Las Vegas, IoT in Oil & Gas Conference in Houston, and OMG Standards at Work in the IIoT Oil & Gas in St. Louis. These engagements provided a platform to share insights on the transformative power of IIoT, blockchain, and machine learning in the energy and oil & gas sectors, contributing as a keynote speaker and panelist at the IoT/Blockchain/Machine Learning Expo in San Jose, California, discussing the industrial internet of things in the energy sector and exploring the intersection of IoT, blockchain, and machine learning. Through my leadership and collaboration efforts, I facilitated the go-to-market strategies and industry collaboration for the IIC in the IIoT energy and oil & gas domains, while fostering global ecosystem partnerships in the IoT space. Together, we paved the way for groundbreaking advancements in industrial-grade IoT, AI, and enterprise blockchain technologies.

As the Co-Chair of Utility Energy Storage System (ESS) Procurement Working Group at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), I co-led the development of engineering frameworks for utility-scale energy storage projects. Working closely with electric utilities to address innovative solutions and streamlined procurement processes to drive the adoption of energy storage technologies in the utility landscape.

Currently invited to speak at International Smart Grid, Smart Metering, Renewable Energy, Smart Electricity Conferences, Workshops and Events:San Jose, California:1) Invited Speaker: "The ICT Role in Smart Grid", Frost & Sullivan Smart Grid Workshop, September 12th 2011;Mumbai, India:2) Invited Speaker on behalf of the IEEE at World Smart Grid Conference (September 12-16 2011):http://www.szwgroup.com/2011/sgindia/newshow17.asphttp://www.szwgroup.com/2011/sgindia/newshow14.aspBrazil, Brasília-DF:3) Invited Speaker: APTEL 2011 - October 5th 2011Smart Grid/AMI Trends and Vision, Project IEEE 2030.Hawaii-U.S.4) Invited Speaker: Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO): "Envisioning Hawaii's Smart Grid Future" workshop andstrategic planning, October 18-19th 2011;São Paulo-Brazil5) Invited Speaker: Metering/Smart Grid Latin America, "Smart Grids IEEE 2030 Standards" - official launch of IEEE 2030 Smart Grid Standards in Latin America, sponsored by IEEE 2030 and IEEE-SA-Standards Association, São Paulo-BrazilOctober 25-27th 2011:http://www.meteringlatinamerica.com/http://www.smartgridbulletin.com/ieee-2030-protocol-launching-metering-latin-america-sao-paulo-brazilSão Paulo-Brazil6) Invited Speaker: Smart Grid Forum 2011, São PauloNovember 29th-Dec 1st 2011.

New smart grid markets development, new ecosystem and industry partnership development (IBM, ABB, Siemens, etc), key notes in smart grid international conferences.

Helped promote Smart Grid Innovation with Private Equity, VCs, start-ups, entrepreneurs, Fortune 500 and Energy/Smart Grid regulators.www.smartgridcouncil.com

Worked on a EU Smart Grid/Energy Mandate M490 Implementation issued by the European Commission Directorate-General for Energy.

Contributor Member of the European Commission Digital Agenda Project: Smart Grid/Smart Cities, Energy and Digital Europe.The Digital Agenda is Europe's strategy for a flourishing digital economy by 2020. It outlines policies and actions to maximise the benefit of the Digital Revolution for all.http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/digital-agenda/index_en.htmMet Commissioner Oettinger, Header of the EU Energy Commission, at EU Directorate General for Energy on important Smart Grid/Energy topics in Europe.

Member elected of the US NIST SGIP SGAC Smart Grid Architecture Council for a two years mandate. Active member of the NIST Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP). Active participant and voting member of the SGIP PAP Priority Action Plans activities. Active Member of PAP 01 Internet/IP over Smart Grid.Member of the NIST Cybersecurity (CSCTG) Architecture WG. Member of NERC Cybersecurity Task Force.Driving the industry development activities on the "Role of IP in Smart Grid/AMI" under the NIST Priority Action Plans (PAPs).

Promoting and developing the "End-to-End Smart Grid Communications Architecture Framework" to create an overarching, scalable, secure, modular, open and manageable Smart Grid Reference Architecture to drive standards and emerging Smart Grid applications.Member of the IEEE P2030 Smart Grid Standards Writing Committee (currently writing the IEEE P2030 standards).Responsible for advanced Smart Grid technology, competitive analysis, technology assessment, partnering, strategic planning, and Smart Grid architecture standards.Speaker on behalf of the IEEE at the European ETSI Standards: An Architecture for the Smart Grid (ETSI Europe Workshop, France April 5-6 2011)"General work on Smart Grids at IEEE"http://www.etsi.org/WebSite/NewsandEvents/SMART/2011_SMARTGRID_AGENDA.aspxSmart Power Grid Technology Conference Committee Advisorhttp://www.SPGTC.org/http://www.spgtc.org/English/Conference/Organizing_Committee.htmlInvited Speaker on behalf of the IEEE at World Smart Grid Conference in India (September 12-16 2011):http://www.szwgroup.com/2011/sgindia/newshow17.asphttp://www.szwgroup.com/2011/sgindia/newshow14.aspInvited Speaker on behalf of IEEE at the Metering/Smart Grid Latin America, "Smart Grids IEEE 2030 Standards" to officially launch the IEEE 2030 Smart Grid Standards in Latin America, sponsored by IEEE 2030 and IEEE-SA-Standards Association, São Paulo-Brazil, October 25-27th 2011:http://www.meteringlatinamerica.com/http://www.smartgridbulletin.com/ieee-2030-protocol-launching-metering-latin-america-sao-paulo-brazil

Working on worldwide IEEE Smart Grid initatives.http://smartgrid.ieee.org/Publication/paper:IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europehttp://www.ieee-isgt-2010.eu/program/technical-program/paper-sessions/"An Introduction and User's Guide to the IEEE Smart Grid Web Portal"

Smart Grid University Lecturer: Delivered the lectures as the instructor for the inaugural Smart Grid Course at UC California in the Bay Area/Silicon Valley. Developed a comprehensive curriculum encompassing key concepts, technologies, and industry trends in the field of Smart Grid. Engaged students in interactive discussions, hands-on exercises, and real-world case studies to enhance their understanding and application of Smart Grid principles. Provided guidance and mentorship to students, fostering their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the context of Smart Grid implementation.Contributed to the academic landscape by pioneering the introduction of Smart Grid education at UC California, preparing students for the future of energy management and sustainability.

Led the development of Advanced Microgrid Systems, End-to-End Smart Grid Communications, and Smart Grid Networking Architecture Standards. Specialized in Advanced Wireless Technology (NAN/AMI, HAN) for Smart Grid. Drove Smart Grid Corporate Strategy and successfully developed new Smart Grid business opportunities through strategic alliances. Played a key role in driving Smart Grid IP initiatives and conducted thorough scouting, recommendation, and evaluation of Smart Grid investment opportunities, resulting in significant growth and success for the organization.

Served as an Advisor to the U.S. Department of Commerce, NTIA/BTOP, providing valuable guidance and expertise throughout multiple phases of their Broadband Telecom Stimulus grant proposals. Collaborated closely with the department to ensure the development of comprehensive and impactful proposals that aimed to expand broadband access and stimulate telecom infrastructure across the nation.

Responsible for spearheading the first Sprint-Nextel New Digital Media Ventures and identifying emerging business opportunities in the domains of Broadband Mobile-Fixed and Telecom-Mobile Convergence, encompassing architecture, network technology, products, and application services. Led efforts in Broadband Mobile Internet, driving new business development initiatives and establishing strategic partnerships to foster growth and innovation. Played a key role in identifying trends, assessing market potential, and leveraging Sprint's position as a transformation catalyst and agent of change. Successfully translated these insights into actionable strategies, fostering innovation and driving Sprint's position as a leading player in the industry. Worked as a member of the Sprint Venture Corporation, actively involved in identifying, assessing, and validating key start-ups in Silicon Valley for potential inclusion in Sprint's product portfolio. Collaborated closely with entrepreneurial teams, conducting thorough evaluations to determine strategic fit, market viability, and growth potential. Played a crucial role in shaping Sprint's innovation pipeline by identifying disruptive technologies and innovative solutions that aligned with the company's strategic objectives. Contributed to the overall success of Sprint by fostering partnerships with promising start-ups and facilitating the integration of their products and services into Sprint's offerings.

Led the Sprint Advanced Mobile Broadband Innovation, overseeing teams and initiatives in 3G, 4G-Wimax, Backhaul, Systems, and Services at Silicon Valley. Recognized for outstanding contributions to engineering excellence, received the Award of Excellence in Engineering and multiple awards by Sprint Headquarters. Achieved recognition as the joint USC/Sprint Nextel team won the IIH-MSP 2006 Best Paper Award, showcasing groundbreaking research and advancements. Demonstrated expertise and innovation with the issuance of thirteen patents issued by the US Patent Office (USPTO), further contributing to the field of mobile broadband technology. For more details on the award-winning paper.

Led teams and spearheaded projects at Sprint Advanced Technology Labs (ATL), focusing on NextGen Optical Long-Distance Networks, Metro-Ethernet Networks, Last Mile Broadband Network Access, Packet-Based Multi-Tier IP Backhaul Strategy, High Definition Video over IP Networks (HDoIP), Mobile Streaming Media, Video, 4G WiMax, and 3G Networks & Services. Developed joint R&D initiatives with Lucent/Bell Labs in Ultra High-Capacity, Ultra Long Reach Next Generation Networks. Successfully managed a collaborative research and development partnership (grant) with the Post-Graduation Electrical Engineering Department of three prestigious U.S. universities, specifically in Advanced Mobile Broadband Networks and Video Communications.

Spearheaded Valiant Network High-Tech Broadband Telecom Consulting & Carrier's Professional Services BU in Silicon Valley, driving innovation and setting industry telecom standards. Pioneered the full design of the US Pacific Gas and Electricity (PG&E) Telecom networks and led carrier's carrier telecom design engineering projects, applying cutting-edge solutions and forward-looking technologies. Proactively conducted and led lab assessment testing to ensure seamless operation and optimized performance of emerging telecom local, metro, and long-haul fiber SONET-DWDM networks. Demonstrated visionary thinking in network architecture and engineering, leveraging advanced SONET and DWDM technologies to propel the industry forward. Championed collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver highly customized solutions to telecom customers. Nurtured strategic relationships with clients and industry partners, fostering a culture of innovation. Pioneered the implementation of strategic initiatives that fostered innovation, excellence, and accelerated business growth in a rapidly evolving telecom landscape in the early stages of Silicon Valley start-ups innovation the early 2000's.Lecturer at San Jose State University Post-Grad EE Department ("Broadband Next Generation Networks" course) - as a Lecturer at San Jose State University in the Post-Graduate Electrical Engineering Department, I delivered engaging lectures on "Broadband Next Generation Networks," placing a strong emphasis on emerging technologies and industry trends. I guided and mentored Electrical Engineer grad students, supporting their academic and professional growth, and contributing to the department's reputation for delivering high-quality education in the field of electrical engineering.

CTBC Telecom/Engeredes, Image Telecom - Algar Group (International Joint-Venture Creation, Investor's Relationship Development with Williams Communications). Led the successful establishment of international joint-venture partnerships with CTBC Telecom/Engeredes and Image Telecom as part of the Algar Group. Developed and nurtured investor relationships, particularly in collaboration with Williams Communications in Tulsa, Oklahoma, US. Played a key role in identifying and capitalizing on new technology and business opportunities within the telecommunications sector. Spearheaded the implementation of innovative marketing strategies to drive growth and expand market reach. Applied expertise in long-distance. last mile cable network, high speed broadband cable Internet technology to design robust service architectures. Contributed to long-term corporate strategy planning, focusing on areas such as long-distance and metro networks, IP networks and services, multimedia and video content distribution, broadband telemedicine, and Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) broadband internet access. Played an instrumental role in the development and implementation of cable telephony networks and services.