Shane O'brien
About Shane O'brien
Shane O'Brien serves as the Senior Director of Transmission and IT at Aypa Power in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a position he has held since 2022. With a background in electrical and computer engineering, he has extensive experience in generation interconnection and compliance within the energy sector.
Work at Aypa Power
Shane O'Brien currently serves as the Senior Director of Transmission & IT at Aypa Power, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he is responsible for overseeing transmission operations and information technology initiatives within the organization. Prior to this role, he worked as the Director of Transmission & Commercial Analytics at Aypa Power from 2020 to 2022, where he contributed to the development of transmission strategies and analytics.
Education and Expertise
Shane O'Brien earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth, completing his studies from 2005 to 2010. He also attended Anoka-Ramsey Community College from 2004 to 2005. His expertise includes generation interconnection procedures and generation retirements, as well as a strong understanding of ISO/RTO tariff procedures. He possesses the ability to communicate technical information effectively to diverse audiences.
Background
Shane O'Brien has a diverse professional background in the energy sector. He began his career with internships at Midwest ISO, where he gained experience in operations procedures, compliance, and real-time operations. He later held various engineering positions at Midcontinent Independent System Operator, including roles as Senior Engineer and Principal Engineer in transmission planning and generator interconnection planning.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Shane O'Brien has been recognized for his contributions to employee development and his ability to deliver on complex projects. His work in production cost modeling and software development has further enhanced his capabilities in the energy sector. His tenure at Aypa Power and Midcontinent Independent System Operator reflects his commitment to advancing transmission and generation interconnection processes.