He is a distinguished electrical engineer and researcher holding a Ph.D. and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Boasting over 17 years of comprehensive experience, their expertise is deeply rooted in power systems, microgrid design, resilience, and power electronics. They have a proven track record of leading complex projects from R&D to commissioning in both industrial and academic settings, including roles as Director of Engineering and Senior Staff Engineer focusing on projects ranging from data centers to electric aircraft propulsion. Academically, they have served as a professor and principal investigator, founding a microgrid research center and securing external funding. Their significant scholarly contributions include 7 US patents and over 80 highly-cited publications. Their technical proficiency spans advanced modeling software (ETAP, PSCAD, ANSYS) and programming languages (C++, Python, MATLAB), making them a standout expert in the field of modern power and energy systems.