Eric Helin

About Eric Helin

Nuclear engineer turned business strategist. 15+ years driving digital transformation and innovation in the power generation and utilities sector — from Exelon’s nuclear and distribution fleet to Constellation’s energy portfolio to utility consulting at E Source.I’ve led enterprise-scale innovation programs that delivered >$30M in value, built IoT and AI strategies for large regulated utilities, and navigated the complex intersection of OT/IT in power environments. I bring a rare combination of deep technical fluency (Nuclear Engineering, RPI) and executive business leadership (MBA) — which means I can operate credibly in the boardroom and the control room.

Experience

1. Director

   E Source

   Oct 2024 — Present · US

   Lead strategic consulting engagements for Utilities clients. Develop maturity models, strategic plans to address gaps in maturity, and digital strategy to enable transformation. Architect robust cross-functional processes that foster collaboration.Deliver client value through utilities maturity model – Create strategic plans for utilities clients based on analysis of the utility against a vetted utilities maturity model. Identify gaps and remediations for clients to realize their vision of the future and mature technology and operations to improve KPIs and minimize costs.Established an enterprise architecture program – Streamlined the application portfolio by eliminating software with overlapping functionality, resulting in reduced licensing and support costs and driving economies of scale across business units.Created processes that enforced standard architectures reducing cost on new projects, enabling innovation and optimizing support models.Develop enterprise data and analytics strategies and capabilities – Drive process change to foster collaboration, remove data silos and target investment that drives value. Leverage OEM investment in AI/ML to optimize value and focus internal investment on models that are unique to the utility, create a competitive advantage or directly benefit the customer. Advanced Analytics for Operational Intelligence — Design data and analytics strategies that enable real-time operational KPI monitoring, early-warning signal detection, and AI-driven decision support — building the analytical infrastructure that transforms enterprise data into competitive advantage. Enterprise Technology Governance — Establish enterprise architecture and technology governance programs that standardize platforms, enforce data standards, and create the foundation for scalable AI deployment — the governance and standardization discipline required to align AI initiatives.

Education

• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

  B.S; Dual, Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics

  2004 — 2006

• University of North Carolina Wilmington

  MBA, Business Administration

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Project Management
• Navy
• Lean Manufacturing
• Nuclear
• Manufacturing
• Electricians
• Contract Negotiation
• Information Technology
• Project Engineering
• System Configuration
• Customer Service
• Energy
• Testing
• Nuclear Energy
• Electrical
• Analysis
• Power Plants
• Six Sigma
• Information Technology Strategy
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement
• Power Generation
• Leadership
• Engineering