The Role
Lead AI transformation in power generation, transmission, and distribution, deploying AI/ML solutions for grid optimization, predictive maintenance, energy trading, and demand forecasting. Leverage strong industry connections to drive AI adoption, enterprise strategy, and revenue growth across utilities, energy providers, and regulatory bodies.
Ideal Profile
- AI Leadership & Business Impact:
- 10+ years as Director/VP of Data Science in Utilities, Energy, or Smart Grid Technologies, leading AI-driven innovations in power infrastructure and operations.
- Proven track record in AI commercialization, consulting, and executive engagement (ideally with F1000 / Large Enterprise)
- AI/ML Expertise:
- Deep Learning (CNNs, Transformers, Graph Neural Networks) for grid anomaly detection, power load balancing, and renewable energy integration.
- Reinforcement Learning (Multi-Agent RL, Deep Q-Learning) for real-time energy dispatch, demand-side management, and dynamic pricing.
- Generative AI & Bayesian Modeling for synthetic grid simulations, energy market forecasting, and outage prediction.
- Computer Vision & IoT (LiDAR, Satellite Imaging) for grid asset inspection, wildfire prevention, and infrastructure monitoring.
- Data & Infrastructure:
- Big Data (Spark, Delta Lake, Ray), IoT & Edge AI for real-time smart grid analytics, sensor fusion, and predictive maintenance.
- Federated Learning & Blockchain for secure energy trading, decentralized grid management, and demand response automation.
- Explainable AI (XAI) & Regulatory Compliance (FERC, NERC, GDPR, ESG).
- Industry Influence & Sales:
- Strong relationships with utilities, grid operators, energy providers, and regulatory agencies.
- Experience in AI solution sales, strategic partnerships, and enterprise AI adoption.
- Ability to navigate complex sales cycles and drive AI-led business growth.
- AI Strategy & Change Management:
- Past experience in consulting firms or leading AI transformation in large utility enterprises.
- Expertise in AI governance, stakeholder alignment, and change management in regulated energy markets.
Willingness to travel for strategic engagements, presentations and client visits.
