Short-Term Trader at AES CorporationI help manage AES’s Natural Gas Power Plants in CAISO and oversee the Cash Power Trading Book. Responsibilities include forecasting models for Next-Day, Bal-Week, and Bal-Month markets, developing predictive models to optimize trading algorithms, and assessing market fundamentals for strategic portfolio insights. I analyze gas and power fundamentals, advise on gas nominations, and manage risk exposure. Additionally, I handle daily and monthly PnL tracking, BCR reporting, outage coordination, and accruals for the fleet.Core Competencies: • Cash Power Trading Book: Builds and refines models for bidding and trading, providing continuous insights on term fundamentals and portfolio impact. • Natural Gas and Power Market Analysis: Optimizes purchase/sale strategies, tracks SoCal rates and fees, and compiles regular PnL and performance reports for team and leadership.Background:Graduate of MIAT College of Technology with a Power Engineer 5th Class license, and a B.A. in Music from Alma College, where I excelled in Track & Field and earned multiple athletic awards.Experience:Previously, a Wind Turbine Technician with Duke Energy, specializing in Siemens 2.3 MW turbines and substation maintenance. My certifications include PJM Markets, Generation Dispatcher, Transmission, and CAISO Scheduling Coordinator. Known for being persistent, positive, and driven, I’m committed to continuous learning.