Sai Gautham N.

About Sai Gautham N.

I am a Senior Power Systems Engineer at Qualus, and I focus on developing and implementing automation platforms and software for use by energy utility companies to improve the reliability and efficiency of Electric Grid operations.For the past 10 years in the Electrical Engineering field, my education and work have revolved around:• Power Transmission and Distribution System Modeling• Power System Steady-State and Dynamic Studies• Power System Operation and Control• Power Quality and Harmonics• Power System Optimization• Data Analytics in Power Systems (Neural Networks, Machine Learning and Deep Learning)• Modeling and analysis of Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) Devices• Analyzing the impact of Distributed Energy Resource (DER) integration into the Electric Grid• High Voltage and Low Voltage equipment testing• Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA)- software development, testing, deployment and technical support• Geographic Information System (GIS) data analysis and modeling• Database and Server Management for Electric UtilitiesMy strengths include paying attention to detail, working under immense pressure, analytical and critical problem solving, leadership, volunteering, and solid communication skills to name a few. I\'m a detail-oriented person and I like to keep my duties and tasks organized to maintain productivity.Outside of work, I enjoy video gaming, playing the piano, studying music theory, astrophysics, and astrophotography. I’m passionate about travel, exploring nature and cities, gym workouts, outdoor sports, and spiritual practices. These interests keep me curious, active, and balanced in both my personal and professional life.My core mission is to create a positive impact towards ensuring a secure and a sustainable future by enabling a smarter, stable and a cleaner Electric Grid. I am always open to networking and expanding my knowledge in the Electrical Engineering domain. If you find my work to be interesting, feel free to connect with me! I would love to get in touch!Programming skills: Python, MATLAB, SQL, R, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, JCL, COBOLSoftware and Database skills: AspenTech/OSI Monarch and Spectra applications, Oracle NMS, OpenDSS, ETAP, EMTP, PSCAD, PSS/E, NREL SAM, ESRI, ESRI Utility Network, ArcGIS, Milsoft, Oracle GIS, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Office

Experience

1. Senior Power Systems Engineer

   Qualus

   Jun 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Working under the Digital Solutions division with focus on ADMS, EMS, SCADA, GMS, and Grid Emergency Management Systems.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Master of Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 3.67/4

  2019 — 2021

• D.A.V. Group of Schools, Chennai

  High School, 96.08%

  2012 — 2014

• Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School

  Elementary and Middle School, 9.6/10

  2000 — 2012

• SSN College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 8.24/10

  2014 — 2018