Riyasat Azim

About Riyasat Azim

Power and energy industry professional experienced in leading and managing transmission and interconnection strategy for largescale renewable and energy storage projects across North American ISO/RTO markets. Detail-oriented and strong background in generation and load interconnection, transmission planning and expansion, and technical compliance evaluations. Demonstrated ability to translate and communicate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language for diverse, non-technical audiences. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Customer-focused with excellent track record in developing and delivering technical /strategical solutions for various customers and stakeholders.Core Competencies- Generation interconnection and transmission planning/expansion processes and studies- NERC and Regional technical and regulatory compliance assessments- Steady state and dynamic modeling of electrical power transmission and distribution networks- Renewable generation modeling, grid-interconnection, and impact analysis studies- System planning and impact analysis including power flow and stability assessment studies- Project management, RFPs/RFQs preparation, and participation in ISO/RTO stakeholder groups- Proficient in power system analysis tools including PSS/E, TARA, PowerWorld, PSLF, and Python(PSS®E psspy, TARA pyPowerGEM)- Experienced in ERCOT/PJM/MISO/NYISO/SPP/WECC/AESO tariff and generation interconnection/transmission planning practices/procedures.

Experience

1. Director, Transmission & Interconnection

   Aypa Power

   Jun 2024 — Present

   Manage the interconnection process for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects from early-stage development to the interconnection agreement execution and pre-construction stage- Serve as interface with electric utilities, ISOs/RTOs, regulatory agencies, and energy technology OEMs for interconnection pathways, tariff interpretation, interconnection studies, and technical compliance requirements- Evaluate interconnection cost exposure, transmission constraints, queue positioning, and schedule risk to support portfolio development strategy and capital allocation decisions- Monitor and analyze evolving interconnection policies, queue reform initiatives, and regional transmission planning developments to proactively position project pipeline strategy and identify emerging market opportunities- Coordinate generation interconnection agreement (GIA) reviews and negotiations within internal teams andwith ISOs/Transmission Owners (TOs)- Interconnection Request package preparation in coordination with internal and external teams- Advanced proficiency in power system analysis using PSSE, PSLF, TARA, and Python-based automation(psspy, pyPowerGEM); led development of internal automation tools to streamline model development andinterconnection queue mapping workflows.

Education

• Jhenaidah Cadet College

  Higher Secondary Certificate and Secondary School Certificate, Science

• Islamic University of Technology

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronic Engineering

• University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Electrical Engineering

• Islamic University of Technology

  Master of Science (MS), Electrical Engineering

Skills

• C++
• Algorithms
• Power Electronics
• Signal Processing
• Simulink
• Power Systems
• C
• Programming
• Matlab
• Microsoft Office
• Electrical Engineering
• Latex
• Research
• Labview
• Simulations