In Jae Cho

About In Jae Cho

I am a consultant at Baringa\'s North America Energy & Resources Practice. I work closely with energy and financial services companies to help navigate the energy transition and support their decarbonization efforts. I have an BA and MS from Stanford University\'s Energy Resources Engineering department with a focus in Decarbonization strategies in California\'s high temperature process industries such as cement, oil and gas, and refineries. My consulting experience range from asset management, decarbonization strategies, and compliance, to energy market modeling, buy/sell-side due diligence, and more.I am a life-long learner who aims to grow and help those in the energy world.

Experience

1. Senior Consultant

   Baringa

   Jan 2026 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   I’m a consultant focused on energy market analysis and strategic value creation. I lead ERCOT Zonal market report modeling, turning complex market signals into clear insights for commercial and executive decisions. I also design business cases for AI implementations and other strategic initiatives - framing the problem, quantifying value, and de‑risking delivery. Finally, I support M&A transactions end‑to‑end on both buy-side and sell-side. My work blends rigorous modeling with pragmatic storytelling so leaders can move fast with confidence.

Education

• Stanford University

  Bachelor's degree, Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician

  2015 — 2020

• Stanford University

  Master's degree, Energy Resources Engineering

  2020 — 2022