Executive Summary
Independent consultant with 23+ years of specialized experience in power market analysis, transmission planning, and energy trading across ERCOT markets. Holds MS in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems), MBA from UT Austin McCombs, and Professional Engineer license in Texas (Inactive). Proven track record of delivering $19+ million in cumulative P&L results and leading complex market studies for major energy companies including ENGIE, Shell, DTE Energy Trading, and utilities. Deep knowledge of ERCOT market structures and operations. Full spectrum experience from utility operations to commercial trading to consulting.Core Service Offerings
Transmission & Interconnection Advisory
- Generation Interconnection Studies Review
- Profitability evaluation for new/existing plants due to basis exposure
- Interconnection feasibility assessment for new power plants using 3rd party reports
- Review of ERCOT’s interconnection reports
- Grid capacity limitation identification and upgrade recommendations for successful interconnection
- Optimal point of interconnection identification using outputs of production cost modeling data
- Congestion impact assessment for new and existing power plants
Financial Transmission Rights (FTR/CRR) Advisory
- Trading Strategy Development
- Fundamentals-based trading strategies using outputs of production cost models such as UPLAN and Promod
- Risk management framework design and portfolio optimization
- Market timing and execution strategies for monthly and annual auctions
- Virtual trading strategies (INCs/DECs) and spread arbitrage
- Auction Preparation & Analysis
- CRR/FTR bid file development using congestion pattern analysis
- Post-auction performance analysis and strategy refinement
- ERCOT market-specific trading approaches
Green Energy & Renewable Integration
- Renewable Project Development
- Site selection and interconnection analysis
- Grid impact studies for wind, solar and batteries
- Transmission constraint identification and impact analysis
- Cost-benefit analysis for green projects
- Market Integration Strategy
- Renewable energy trading strategies
- Grid stability and reliability analysis
- Energy storage integration planning
- Policy and regulatory navigation
Training & Capacity Building
- Technical Training Programs
- Power market fundamentals and LMP determination
- Advanced software training (UPLAN, PowerWorld, PSS/E, Dayzer)
- Model building, generation stack updates, and scenario development
- Trading strategies, risk management, and market analysis
- Team Development & Knowledge Transfer
- Junior engineer mentoring and technical skill development
- Trading desk establishment and personnel hiring guidance
Unique Value Propositions
- Elite Educational Background: MS Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) + MBA from UT Austin McCombs
- Exceptional Trading Results: $19+ million cumulative P&L generation across multiple firms
- Comprehensive Technical Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in UPLAN, PowerWorld, PSS/E
- Market Expertise: Deep knowledge of ERCOT market structures and operations
- Full Spectrum Experience: From utility operations to commercial trading to consulting