Ryan Riales, P.E.
About Ryan Riales, P.E.
Ryan Riales, P.E. is an engineer specializing in protection and controls engineering at American Electric Power. He has over 15 years of experience in the energy services sector and holds multiple degrees, including a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from The University of Memphis.
Work at American Electric Power
Ryan Riales has been employed at American Electric Power since 2019, where he serves as an Engineer in Roanoke, Virginia. His role focuses on protection and controls engineering within the transmission department. Riales has contributed to significant energy efficiency initiatives, including reductions of over 5 Gigawatts of demand and over 30 GWh of energy savings.
Previous Experience at Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.
Before joining American Electric Power, Ryan Riales worked at Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. from 2016 to 2019 as an Electrical Design Engineer 1 in Memphis, Tennessee. He also completed a two-year internship as a Test Engineer in the Power Transformer Division from 2014 to 2016, where he gained valuable experience in the testing department.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Riales holds two Bachelor of Science degrees. He studied Computer Engineering and graduated from The University of Memphis in 2016. He also earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from the same institution, completing his studies in 2016. Additionally, he is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM®), reflecting his expertise in energy management.
Background and Origin
Ryan Riales is originally from Lafayette, Louisiana. He has over 15 years of experience in the energy services and energy efficiency sectors. He currently resides in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he enjoys sharing Louisiana's unique culture and food.
Academic Achievements
Ryan Riales graduated summa cum laude from Louisiana Tech University with a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. His academic achievements reflect a strong commitment to his education and professional development.