Matchya Raju A.

About Matchya Raju A.

I am a results-oriented Power System Engineer with over 13 years of experience spanning power system design, advanced studies, protection engineering, testing, commissioning, and large-scale infrastructure development.My work bridges R&D innovation, field engineering, and grid integration for mission-critical infrastructure, including hyperscale data centers, microgrids, BESS, fuel cells, and thermal generation assets.I began my career with Vedanta Resources PLC, where I led generator protection and control activities and supported testing and commissioning of three 660-MW coal-fired generating units, a 400-kV switchyard, large power transformers, and critical motor systems. That early experience built a strong foundation in real-world system behavior, protection performance, and operational reliability.Since 2016, I have worked in advanced power system engineering and R&D at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), where I contributed to the development of next-generation protection solutions. My inventions are implemented in products such as the SEL-400G, SEL-487E, and SEL-787 relays. My technical focus areas include generator, transformer, line, and inverter-based resource (IBR) protection.Today, my work focuses on:• Development and integration of BESS, fuel cells, and gas-turbine generation solutions• HV/MV substation protection standards and design for large load infrastructure• Transient stability, PSCAD/EMTP, FRT/LVRT, flicker, and grid interconnection studies• Microgrid architecture and large load (AI/ML) behavior modeling• Protection coordination and resiliency improvements for data centers• RTDS testing and validation• Technical due diligence of BTM and FTM generation assetsI am an active member and a voting member of several Power System Relaying and Control (PSRC) working groups, contributing to standards, guides, and technical reports. I hold 8 patents and have authored/co-authored 9 technical papers focused on advancements in power system protection. I have also delivered guest lectures in advanced protection engineering at the University of Idaho.Education:• M.Eng, Electrical Engineering – University of Idaho (USA), 2017• P.G. Diploma, Thermal Power Plant Engineering – National Power Training Institute (India), 2012• B.E, Electrical & Electronics Engineering – GITAM University (India), 2010I am a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Washington State.

Experience

1. Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

   Amazon Web Services (AWS)

   Jul 2024 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Leading development of **BESS solutions** for peak shaving, demand response, and ancillary services markets• Developing **fuel cell solutions** for on-grid and off-grid behind-the-meter (BTM) applications• Advancing **natural gas turbine–based generation solutions** for large-scale data center infrastructure• Establishing **HV/MV substation protection standards** across multiple bus configurations* Developing Micgrogrid solutions with BESS, PV, and turbine solutions • Performing advanced power system studies, including:– Transient stability studies– Medium/long-term load studies– Grid interconnection studies– FACTS qualification (STATCOMs, energy storage–based STATCOMs) and integration– Microgrid architecture and controls– Fuel cell and BESS system integration– HV substation protection & control design– SCADA system design– RTDS testing and validation• Researching and developing next-generation energy technologies to support hyperscale AI data centers• Active participation in **ERCOT and NERC Large Load Working Groups**• Leading technical due diligence for BTM and FTM generation assets (nuclear, coal, and gas power plants)• Addressing complex grid challenges including fault ride through (FRT/LVRT) compliance and machine learning load swings

Education

• National Power Training Institute, Neyveli

  Post graduate diploma degree, Thermal Power Plant Engineering

  2011 — 2012

• Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management (GITAM) University, Visakhapatnam

  Bachelor's Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2006 — 2010

• University of Idaho

  Master’s Degree, Electrical Engineering

  2015 — 2017